In October 2002, new administrative rules for the prevention and management of polluted runoff in Wisconsin went into effect. Nearly all communities, county governments and farmers are affected by the new rules in one way or another.

This web site provides information and resources to help local governments and farmers effectively manage polluted runoff from agricultural practices, storm water drainage and nonpoint sources (pollution not identified as caused by a specific source) in Wisconsin.


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Educational Publications
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Agricultural Runoff

Educational Publications
Standards & Technical Assistance
Financial Assistance
Laws & Regulations

This multi-agency group provides statewide educational assistance on the NR151 agricultural performance standards and prohibitions. The committee has representatives from DNR, DATCP, UW-Extension, NRCS, WALCE and WLWCA. The I&E Committee’s overall goal is to inform and support county Land Conservation Departments who must implement the performance standards and manure prohibitions, and the producers who are working to meet the standards and prohibitions. For more information about the agricultural I&E Committee, its members, plan of work and educational materials please see: 

  • Ag I&E Committee: Members, educational needs assessment, plan of work 
  • What Farmers Need to Know: A PowerPoint presentation 
  • Farm Compliance checklists: Samples from several counties
  • Working with Landowners: Compliance letter templates (268 Kb Word doc)
  • NR 151 Implementation Strategy: 10 key components (116 Kb pdf)
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