NR 120.05(2)(2) Prepare and maintain adequate fiscal management and technical assistance files as described in ss. NR 120.25 and 120.26.

NR 120.05(3)(3) Obtain prior written approval from the department for use of nonpoint source grant funds for best management practices installed on land owned or operated by the grantee.

NR 120.06(1)(1) The department shall assist DATCP in developing the following elements of priority watershed plans as described in s. 281.65 (5), Stats.:

NR 120.06(1)(a)(a) Proposed farm-specific implementation schedules for providing technical assistance, contacting landowners, inspection and disbursement of grants on those farms that are identified in the approved priority watershed plan.

NR 120.06(1)(b)(b) Proposed agriculturally related best management practices to achieve the water quality objectives of the plan.

NR 120.06(1)(c)(c) Identification of those farms which are subject to subch. V of ch. 91, Stats.

NR 120.06 NoteNote: All landowners claiming farmland preservation tax credits are required to meet land and water conservation standards specified in s. ATCP 50.16. A copy of ch. ATCP 50 may be obtained, at no charge, from the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s website at: http://datcp.wi.gov/ATCP50.

NR 120.06(2)(2) The department shall assist DATCP and the county involved in a watershed project in developing a proposed project management schedule for the installation of agriculturally related best management practices.

NR 120.06(3)(3) The department shall approve and incorporate the elements described in subs. (1) and (2) into the priority watershed plan.

NR 120.06 HistoryHistory: CR 00-028: cr. Register September 2002 No. 561, eff. 10-1-02; correction in (1) (c) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register March 2011 No. 663..

NR 120.08(1)(a)(a) Watershed plan. In cooperation with DATCP and the appropriate governmental unit, the department shall prepare watershed plans for all priority watersheds. A participating governmental unit located within the priority watershed shall identify, in writing, a person to represent the unit of government during watershed plan preparation. The watershed plan shall consist of a watershed assessment, a detailed program for implementation, and a project evaluation strategy. Priority watersheds and priority lakes selected after August 12, 1993, shall have critical sites designated in the plan.

NR 120.08(1)(b)(b) Watershed assessment. The department, in cooperation with the appropriate governmental units, shall prepare a watershed assessment analyzing the water quality problems or threats to the water quality in the watershed’s lakes, streams, wetlands and groundwater and which determines the nonpoint sources causing the problem or threat. The watershed assessment shall contain:

NR 120.08(1)(b)1.1. An identification of the water quality problems or threats to water quality including degradation of fish habitat and wetlands caused by nonpoint sources of pollution in the watershed.

NR 120.08(1)(b)2.2. An identification of water quality objectives to maintain and improve the quality of lakes, streams, wetlands and groundwater of the watershed.

NR 120.08(1)(b)3.3. An identification of target levels of pollutant control and resource protection necessary to meet the water quality objectives.

NR 120.08(1)(b)5.5. A designation of critical sites listing their respective water quality problems or threats to water quality.

NR 120.08(1)(b)6.6. A listing of and an analysis of need for best management practices which will significantly aid in the achievement of the target level of pollution abatement.

NR 120.08(1)(b)7.7. An assessment of the need for the protection and enhancement of fish and wildlife habitat, endangered resources, aesthetics or other natural resources.

NR 120.08(1)(b)8.8. An analysis of the need for adoption of local ordinances for manure storage, construction site erosion control and storm water management.

NR 120.08(1)(c)(c) Detailed program for implementation.

NR 120.08(1)(c)1.1. As required under s. 281.65 (6) (a), Stats., governmental units except those waived under s. NR 120.03 shall prepare the following portion of the detailed program for implementation including: