No unlimited accesses by livestock to waters of the state in a location where high animal concentrations prevent adequate sod cover. I n this proposed rule, DNR establishes best management practices and technical standards for both agricultural and nonagricultural sources. If significant wildlife habitat is lost because of the implementation of a BMP, this habitat shall be replaced. The DNR wants to require the incorporation of manure, yet this may not be possible if producer is also required to go to no-till. The DNR would require that manure stored in a manure storage facility be incorporated within three days.
Unconfined manure piles in water quality management areas.
Unrestricted livestock access to waters of the state that prevents the maintenance of sod cover adjacent to those waters. Direct runoff from animal feeding operations, or from stored manure, to waters of the state. The manure storage facility must comply with the NRCS 313 standard. A farmer applying manure or commercial fertilizer must have an annual nutrient management plan, and must follow that plan. A qualified nutrient management planner must prepare each plan required under this rule.