Vermont H0146 transfers authority over agricultural water quality from the Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets to the Secretary of Natural.

Vermont H0146 proposes to transfer all authority to administer and enforce water quality requirements on farms from the Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets to the Secretary of Natural Resources. This includes managing best management practices, required agricultural practices, and nutrient management plans to prevent agricultural pollutants from entering groundwater and state waters. The bill also establishes an Agricultural Water Quality Special Fund to support these efforts and mandates inspections and certifications for farms.

Vermont H0146 transfers authority over agricultural water quality from the Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets to the Secretary of Natural.

Vermont H0146 proposes to transfer all authority to administer and enforce water quality requirements on farms from the Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets to the Secretary of Natural Resources. This includes managing best management practices, required agricultural practices, and nutrient management plans to prevent agricultural pollutants from entering groundwater and state waters. The bill also establishes an Agricultural Water Quality Special Fund to support these efforts and mandates inspections and certifications for farms.