Promote educational pollution prevention programs to all producers in Michigan. Target limited resources, which may include cost share and technical assistance on those areas that will yield the greatest environmental benefit. In addition to statewide priority areas and concerns, local conservation/stewardship teams will be utilized to target and prioritize resource allocation locally.

Action Items:

1. Target voluntary pollution prevention resources at priority concerns, areas, and farms:

   Expand the current, federal, state and local, voluntary technical assistance, education assistance, and cost share programs available to Michigan producers. Lead: MDA/MDEQ. Focus these assistance programs to support the locally led conservation process which identifies and prioritizes local concerns. Lead: MDA/MDEQ. Evaluate program outcomes to determine future priorities. Lead: MDA/MDEQ. Work with MSU-E and NRCS to tailor education and technical assistance to meet farm-specific situations. Lead: MDA/MDEQ.

2. Improve the tracking and monitoring of nonpoint source pollution, to help identify the most impaired, threatened watersheds or significant sources and establish baseline conditions. Lead: MDEQ/MDA.
3. Analyze SARA Title III data to identify progress and prioritize agricultural pollution prevention opportunities. Lead: MDEQ/MDA.