Office of Agricultural Water Policy
The Office of Agricultural Water Policy (OAWP) was established in 1995 by the Florida Legislature to facilitate communications among federal, state, local agencies, and the agricultural industry on water quantity and water quality issues involving agriculture. In this effort, the OAWP is actively involved in the development of Best Management Practices (BMPs), addressing both water quality and water conservation on a site specific, regional, and watershed basis. As a significant part of this effort, the office is directly involved with statewide programs to implement the Federal Clean Water Act's Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements for agriculture. The OAWP works cooperatively with agricultural producers and industry groups, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), the university system, the Water Management Districts, and other interested parties to develop and implement BMP Programs that are economically and technically feasible.
- Agricultural BMPs "At a Glance"
The "Who, What, Why, Where, and How" of Agricultural BMPs.
Learn more... - BMP Progress Updates
Current information on BMP Enrollment and Implementation
Learn more... - Success Stories
Examples of Agricultural Producers implementing Best Management Proactices
Learn more... - Agricultural Water Policy Advisory Council Meeting
Friday, December 7, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon
Straughn IFAS Extension Professional Development Center
2142 Shealy Drive
Gainesville, Fl 32611
Water Policy Advisory Council December 7, 2012 Meeting Agenda (21 KB PDF)