You can contact your local office of the Rutgers Cooperative Extension or Soil Conservation District for additional technical information and for assistance in formulating a Farm Conservation Plan. Don't let your animals walk in the stream as this will contribute to nutrient pollution and streambank erosion. Horses and other farm animals should, ideally, be fenced at least 50 feet away from the stream. Bridlepath crossings should be restricted from encroaching on the stream corridors. Manure, just as any fertilizer, should not be spread on fields or gardens during wet seasons when the soil is saturated.
Special care is required if the area drains into a stream or wetland.
Avoid walking your pet near ponds, lakes, and streams. Restrict the range of your pet, don't let the streambank become the normal territory of your animal. Do not feed wild ducks and other waterfowl. This can result in overpopulation and subsequently excessive nutrients in the waterways.