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Non-Storm Water Discharges Non-storm water discharges include discharges from septic systems, sanitary sewers, and others, such as industrial NPDES discharges and manure runoff to name a few. This tool is used to evaluate the need for septic system inspections, failing septic system repairs, ordinance changes, spill prevention, and identifying and removing illicit connections. Watershed management planning being conducted through the Michigan watershed permit program are already developing and implementing an illicit discharge elimination plan, or IDEP, which is examining the storm sewer systems and other waterways for illicit discharges and connections. This watershed management plan is also examining current septic system issues and will make recommendations for future improvement in local planning, installation and maintenance operations. This is discussed earlier in Section 3. Watershed Stewardship Programs Watershed stewardship is the community investment of time and resources to promote public understanding and awareness of watershed issues. A number of programs are available to consider when selecting a method to promote watershed stewardship including: • Watershed Advocacy • Watershed Education • Pollution Prevention • Watershed Maintenance • Indicator Monitoring • Restoration These programs provide different ways to promote watershed stewardship, depending on the number, education level, and watershed education level of the community members. One or more of these programs may be used as tools in implementing a watershed management plan. There are many programs that promote watershed, including the following. The Michigan Department of Agriculture Information on the following programs can be obtained through the MDA’s website at http://www.michigan.gov/mda/. The Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program The goal of the Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program (MGSP) is to provide information and assessment tools for pesticide and nitrogen fertilizer users which help them identify risks to groundwater associated with their pesticide and nitrogen fertilizer use practices and to coordinate local, state, and federal resources to help individuals reduce those risks. The MGSP is designed to be voluntary, to be locally driven, to address the concerns of individuals, and to maintain a focus on the financial and technical constraints which drive real-world decisions. 7-6 Looking Glass River Watershed April 2007
Silviculture is the science, art and practice of caring for forests with respect to human objectives. Farm*A*Syst Farm*A*Syst identifies potential risks posed by farmstead operations. Technical assistance with completing Farm*A*Syst evaluations is available free of charge from the Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program. Home*A*Syst Home*A*Syst is a household assessment tool that can be used to help identify risks and provide information on how to lower your risks to groundwater contamination around the home. Home*A*Syst helps protect your drinking water, the environment, your health, and the health of your family. Field*A*Syst Field*A*Syst is a series of worksheets and fact sheets that help identify and offer ways to reduce the risk of groundwater contamination associated with pesticide and nitrogen fertilizer use. Just like Farm*A*Syst, the Field*A*Syst program is voluntary and confidential. Abandoned Well Closures The objective of abandoned well closure is to reduce the risk of contaminants moving down an abandoned well and contaminating groundwater supplies. Farmers may qualify for technical assistance and cost-share through the Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program. Stewardship Teams determine local cost-shares, which are often as high as 75 to 90 percent of the total cost. Groundwater Stewardship Practices There are many practices that can be implemented on the farm that can reduce the risk of groundwater contamination. Types of practices that may be available include: abandoned well closures, nitrate testing, sprayer tips, rotational grazing, backflow devices, manure testing, and spill kits. Right to Farm Act The Michigan Right to Farm Act, P.A. 93, was enacted in 1981 to provide farmers with protection from nuisance lawsuits. This state statute authorizes the Michigan Commission of Agriculture to develop and adopt Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices for farms and farm operations in Michigan. These voluntary practices are based on available technology and scientific research to promote sound environmental stewardship and help maintain a farmer’s right to farm. The Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program The Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program consists of methods for preserving farmland and open space. Michigan’s Biosolids Program When treated and processed, sewage sludge becomes biosolids which can be safely recycled and applied as fertilizer to sustain, improve, and maintain productive soils and stimulate plant growth. Michigan’s Biosolids Program encourages the use of Biosolids to enhance agricultural and silvicultural production in Michigan. Biosolids are also used to provide nutrients and soil conditioning in mine reclamation projects, tree farms, and forest lands. Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program Michigan’s Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program teaches effective land stewardship practices that comply with state and federal regulations and shows producers how to find and prevent agricultural pollution risks on their farms. The program is designed as a multi-year program allowing Section 7: Watershed Protection Tools 7-7
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Non-Storm Water Discharges<br />
Non-storm water discharges include discharges from septic systems, sanitary<br />
sewers, and others, such as industrial NPDES discharges and manure runoff<br />
to name a few. This tool is used to evaluate the need for septic system<br />
inspections, failing septic system repairs, ordinance changes, spill<br />
prevention, and identifying and removing illicit connections.<br />
<strong>Watershed</strong> management planning being conducted through the Michigan<br />
watershed permit program are already developing and implementing an<br />
illicit discharge elimination plan, or IDEP, which is examining the storm<br />
sewer systems and other waterways for illicit discharges and connections.<br />
This watershed management plan is also examining current septic system<br />
issues and will make recommendations for future improvement in local<br />
planning, installation and maintenance operations. This is discussed earlier<br />
in Section 3.<br />
<strong>Watershed</strong> Stewardship Programs<br />
<strong>Watershed</strong> stewardship is the community investment of time and resources<br />
to promote public understanding and awareness of watershed issues. A<br />
number of programs are available to consider when selecting a method to<br />
promote watershed stewardship including:<br />
• <strong>Watershed</strong> Advocacy<br />
• <strong>Watershed</strong> Education<br />
• Pollution Prevention<br />
• <strong>Watershed</strong> Maintenance<br />
• Indicator Monitoring<br />
• Restoration<br />
These programs provide different ways to promote watershed stewardship,<br />
depending on the number, education level, and watershed education level of<br />
the community members. One or more of these programs may be used as<br />
tools in implementing a watershed management plan.<br />
There are many programs that promote watershed, including the following.<br />
The Michigan Department of Agriculture<br />
Information on the following programs can be obtained through the MDA’s<br />
website at http://www.michigan.gov/mda/.<br />
The Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program<br />
The goal of the Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program (MGSP) is to<br />
provide information and assessment tools for pesticide and nitrogen<br />
fertilizer users which help them identify risks to groundwater associated<br />
with their pesticide and nitrogen fertilizer use practices and to coordinate<br />
local, state, and federal resources to help individuals reduce those risks. The<br />
MGSP is designed to be voluntary, to be locally driven, to address the<br />
concerns of individuals, and to maintain a focus on the financial and<br />
technical constraints which drive real-world decisions.<br />
7-6 <strong>Looking</strong> <strong>Glass</strong> <strong>River</strong> <strong>Watershed</strong> April 2007
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