The MDA established a Local Advisory Team (LAT), consisting of local farmers, agronomists and local government staff. Below is a list of milestones that were met during this process:
- The LAT has formed and is actively meeting
- Interviewed local ag retailers and farmers to gather information on the current nitrogen fertilizer management practices within the DWSMA
- Completed computer modeling of nitrate loss below the crop rooting zone within this DWSMA
- In consultation with the LAT, a list of BMPs and AMTs that are practicable and appropriate for protecting groundwater within this DSWMA has been developed and approved.
The LAT will continue to meet to review new public well nitrate data and discuss ongoing implementation of BMPs and AMTs within the DWSMA. The team will also discuss opportunities for technical and financial assistance that can help support implementation of practices.
The MDA established a Local Advisory Team (LAT), consisting of local farmers, agronomists and local government staff. Below is a list of milestones that were met during this process:
- The LAT has formed and is actively meeting
- Interviewed local ag retailers and farmers to gather information on the current nitrogen fertilizer management practices within the DWSMA
- Completed computer modeling of nitrate loss below the crop rooting zone within this DWSMA
- In consultation with the LAT, a list of BMPs and AMTs that are practicable and appropriate for protecting groundwater within this DSWMA has been developed and approved.
The LAT will continue to meet to review new public well nitrate data and discuss ongoing implementation of BMPs and AMTs within the DWSMA. The team will also discuss opportunities for technical and financial assistance that can help support implementation of practices.
Overview of the Nitrate Reduction Strategy in the Hastings DWSMA (YouTube)
This video summarizes four basic options for farmers to be compliant with Part 2 of the Groundwater Protection Rule within the Hastings Drinking Water Supply Management Area.
Overview of the Nitrate Reduction Strategy in the Hastings DWSMA (YouTube)
This video summarizes four basic options for farmers to be compliant with Part 2 of the Groundwater Protection Rule within the Hastings Drinking Water Supply Management Area.
Due to elevated levels of nitrate-nitrogen, the Hastings DWSMA was listed at a Mitigation Level 2 under the Groundwater Protection Rule. To learn more about the determination process visit Mitigation Level Determination.
- Designated a mitigation level 2 on January 15, 2020 using the following criteria:
- One or more public wells have exceeded 8 mg/L nitrate within the past 10 years
- No point source of nitrate found to be the cause of the elevated nitrate level
(i.e., ag chemical incidents, animal feedlots, improperly sealed wells, etc.)
- The DWSMA is approximately 61,791 acres and is a high vulnerability area
- There are approximately 300 - 400 cropland owners and 100-150 operators within the DWSMA
- Located in Dakota County
- The MDA is currently developing a groundwater monitoring network within this DWSMA
- Of the 6 primary public wells, 1 has tested above 8 mg/L and 3 have tested above 10 mg/L within the past 10 years
The MDA established a Local Advisory Team (LAT), consisting of local farmers, agronomists and local government staff. Below is a list of milestones that were met during this process:
- The LAT has formed and is actively meeting
- Interviewed local ag retailers and farmers to gather information on the current nitrogen fertilizer management practices within the DWSMA
- Completed computer modeling of nitrate loss below the crop rooting zone within this DWSMA
- In consultation with the LAT, a list of BMPs and AMTs that are practicable and appropriate for protecting groundwater within this DSWMA has been developed and approved.
The LAT will continue to meet to review new public well nitrate data and discuss ongoing implementation of BMPs and AMTs within the DWSMA. The team will also discuss opportunities for technical and financial assistance that can help support implementation of practices.
Overview of the Nitrate Reduction Strategy in the Hastings DWSMA (YouTube)
This video summarizes four basic options for farmers to be compliant with Part 2 of the Groundwater Protection Rule within the Hastings Drinking Water Supply Management Area.
