What are the AgWQM area plans and the AgWQM area rules?
The AgWQM area plan, created by each planning area’s LAC and the ODA Water Quality Specialist for that planning area, is a guide for landowners and operators to help them identify water quality issues in their watershed. The AgWQM area rules are developed along with, and are a companion to, each individual AgWQM area plan. Each plan contains recommendations and suggestions to improve water quality, and are not enforceable. Landowners and operators must comply with the AgWQM area rules. A good rule of thumb to remember is “the rules are enforceable, the plan is not.” Each local plan and the accompanying rules are different and apply only to the area for which they were developed. Find your local plan and rules to see how the AgWQMP works in your area.
