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Nonpoint Source Pollution

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COVID-19 & Dairy Farms: 

Due to COVID-19, the DNR and DATCP developed the following fact sheet with input from the state’s dairy industry. The intent is to help dairy producers navigate the last-resort option of emergency milk disposal, should they find themselves in that position.

» Emergency Disposal of Milk for Dairy Farms During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

Farmers (non-CAFOs) should contact a Nonpoint Source Coordinator in their region with questions.

Nonpoint source (NPS) pollution, also known as polluted runoff, is a leading cause of water quality problems in Wisconsin. Polluted runoff is caused by rainfall or snowmelt moving over and through the ground picking up natural and human–made pollutants, depositing them into rivers, lakes, wetlands and groundwater. Pollutants include fertilizers, nutrients, oil, grease, sediment and bacteria from agricultural, urban and residential areas.

Urban Nonpoint Source Pollution

Agricultural Nonpoint Source Pollution

NR 151 Rule Changes for Nitrate

The rule revisions will define sensitive areas in the state and the performance standards needed to protect groundwater

Nine Key Element Plans

Watershed plans provide a framework for improving water quality within a geographic watershed

What You Can dO

The best way for you to become a solution to NPS pollution is to make your home a pollution-free zone

Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations

Wisconsin’s agriculture businesses contribute more than $88.3 billion to our economy