Why is agriculture being singled out and required to implement water quality plans?
SB1010 was developed by the legislature to provide a means to show that the agriculture industry is able to address several Federal and state mandates that relate to water quality. These mandates include the Federal Clean Water act, the Coastal Nonpoint Source Control Program, and the Drinking Water Protection Act. Agriculture (through SB 1010 plan), Forestry (through the Forest Practices Act), and cities (through storm water management plans) are all required to improve and protect water quality.
