Updated: December 19, 2008

Livestock Nutrient Management Program

For more information,

e-mail or call (360) 902-1982.

Mission Statement

The WSDA Livestock Nutrient Management Program protects water quality from livestock nutrient discharges through

• clear guidance, education, technical assistance,

• equitable enforcement of state and federal water quality laws and

• through coordination with related agencies, industry and other stakeholders.

The Livestock Nutrient Management Program goal is

• to ensure the appropriate management of dairies and other livestock facilities in order to protect the quality of state waters and

• strategically regulate and educate the dairy, livestock and poultry industries regarding water quality protection within Washington State and

• facilitate delivery of technical assistance to the industry.

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