MAWQCP Advisory Committee

The Commissioner of Agriculture oversees the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) in consultation with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and the Board of Water and Soil Resources. State statute specifies that the commissioner also consult with the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program Advisory Committee in carrying out this responsibility.

Committee members are asked to advise the commissioner on the advancement of the MAWQCP, the achievement of its goals, and the betterment of Minnesota's water quality and agricultural industry.

Charge to the Advisory Committee

The charge for the 2024-2026 MAWQCP Advisory Committee is to provide Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen and MAWQCP program staff with strategic advice and recommendations for growing the MAWQCP. Committee members, as sought and selected to serve on the 2024-2026 MAWQCP Advisory Committee, shall apply their experience and expertise to identify:

• Means to integrate and align the MAWQCP in support and advancement of private- and public-sector sustainability goals and initiatives.
• Means to further develop the value proposition and increase the return on investment for certified producers.
• Means to promote participation among communities and growers not engaged through current program delivery operations.

Minutes of MAWQCP Advisory Committee meetings are public information. To request copies of minutes or to obtain information about the next scheduled meeting, contact Megan Moland at megan.moland@state.mn.us.

Next Meeting of the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) Advisory Committee:

The next meeting is anticipated to occur in February or March 2026. 

Advisory Committee Members

Members of the 2024-2026 MAWQCP Advisory Committee are: