Livestock and agricultural regulations and techniques
Program or Topic Area Leader
Bruce Washburn
Goals
- To protect Michigan's surface and ground waters from activities commonly associated with agriculture, focusing on animal agriculture.
- To assist farmers and agricultural leaders in understanding the importance of properly managing material that could deteriorate Michigan's water resources.
- To promote practices and compliance with permits to ensure farms are taking an active role in protecting Michigan's water resources.
Program Expertise
- Physical — Water Quality
Primary Stakeholder Audience
- Agriculture practitioners
Program Focus
Provide permit compliance for permitted animal agriculture farms and investigate potential water quality concerns as it relates to agriculture.