2007 ANNUAL REPORT

The annual report fulfills the reporting requirements to the Governor and the General Assembly.  Additional information is included that represents measurable results and accountability for nutrient handlers.  They include updates about topics such as research and demonstration, permits for certain farms, poultry company agreement, phosphorus management, program budget, internal audits, and environmental stewardship and complaint resolutions.
The annual report includes information about the Delaware Nutrient Management Commission’s activities and reviews ongoing efforts to improve water quality.  The 1999 Nutrient Management Law (3 Del. C. §2200 et al.) requires the Commission to annually report on nutrient management training activities, best management practices implemented, the number of acres under nutrient management plans and critical areas that will be targeted for actions.

• 2007 Annual Report (1.97MB)
  

BROCHURES

The following brochures identify rules and regulations of the Nutrient Management Program.  If you have any questions in reference to the content of the brochures or about the program please contact the Environmental Coordinator at (302) 698-4557 or the Agricultural Specialist at (302) 698-4556.

• Nutrient Management Relocation Brochure
• Urban Nutrient Management Brochure
• What is a Nutrient Management Plan?
• How I'm Impacted and When?
• Who Can Develop My Nutrient Management Plan?
• At What Level Must I Be Certified?
  

BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMP's) BOOKLET

The Delaware Nutrient Management Commission is charged to establish and encourage implementation of Best Management Practices (BMP) booklets in generation, handling or land application of nutrients to protect water quality while maintaining agricultural profitability.

• Nutrient Best Management Practices
• Water Quality Best Management Practices
  • Container Grown Plants
  • Nutrients and Pesticides for Golf Courses, Athletic Turf, Lawn Care and Landscape Industries

CONCENTRATED ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS (CAFO's)/NPDES PERMITTING

The following documents outlines the State’s resources as it relates to CAFO's and provides a broad description about how nutrients are governed by multiple laws, regulations, agreements and incentive programs.  These governing tools work in concert to reduce the nitrogen, phosphorus and other runoff sources that affect water quality.  The CAFO regulations must function in conjunction with these existing resources.

• CAFO Presentations
• DRAFT Regulations
• Delaware CAFO's
• CAFO Newsletter

CERTIFICATION AND EDUCATION FORMS

The following forms are unique to the Nutrient Management Certification Program.  If you have any questions about the form, the Nutrient Management Certification Program or continuing education please contact the University of Delaware's Research and Education Center at (302) 856-2585 extension 383 or the Nutrient Management Program at (302) 698-4558.

• Certification Application/Request for Credit Card Payment
• Continuing Education Unit Application

NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANNING

The following forms pertain to the Nutrient Management Planning Program.  If you have any questions pertaining to the forms or the program, contact the Agricultural Specialist at (302) 698-4556.

• Claim Calculator Assistance Application
• Cost Assistance Application
• Claim for Payment - Planning
• Nutrient Management Plan Policy Checklist
• Nutrient Management Law: 3 Del. C.22, § 2220

RELOCATION PROGRAM

The following forms pertain to the Nutrient Management Relocations Program.  If you have any questions pertaining to the forms or the Relocation Program, contact the Environmental Coordinator at (302) 698-4557.

• Relocation Application
• Claim for Payment - Farm Transportation
• Relocation Application Supplemental

NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT NOTES NEWSLETTERS

Newsletter Title	Newsletter Citation
Certification	December 2007, Vol VIII, No. 4
Planning for 2008	November 2007, Vol. VIII, No. 3
Managing Manure in Environmentally Sensitive Areas	July 2007, Vol. VIII, No. 2
CAPO's/AFO's	April 2007, Vol. VIII, No. 1
Nutrient Management Certification	December 2006, Vol. VII, No. 2
Delaware Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation	November 2006, Vol. VII, No. 1
Delaware Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation	October 2005, Vol VI, No. 2
Nutrient Management Certification	January 2005, Vol. VI, No. 1
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations	Fall 2004, Vol. V, No. 1
Nutrient Management Certification Deadline Fast Approaching	Fall 2003, Vol. IV, No. 1
Defining “High” P Soil in Delaware	Summer 2002, Vol. III, No. 1
Poultry Litter:  Resource or Waste?	Fall 2001, Vol. II, No. 3
Demonstration Projects During the 2000 Growing Season	Summer 2001, Vol. II, No. 2
Equipment for Effective Poultry Litter Application	Spring 2001, Vol. II, No. 1
Year End Review	December 2000, Vol. I, No. 12
Cost Share Funds Available	November 2000, Vol. 1, No. 11
Stockpiling Poultry Litter	October 2000, Vol. 1, No.10
Soil and Litter Sampling for Nutrient Analysis	September 2000, Vol. 1, No. 9
Cover Crops	August 2000, Vol. 1, No. 8
Animal Waste Management Plans	July 2000, Vol. 1, No. 7
TMDLs	June 2000, Vol. 1, No. 6
Lawn Care	May 2000, Vol. 1, No. 5
Nitrogen Management	May 2000, Vol. 1, No. 4
Nutrient Management Plans	March 2000, Vol 1, No. 3
Animal Units	February 2000, Vol. 1, No. 2
1999 Delaware Nutrient Management Act	January 2000, Vol. 1, No. 1