Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Natural Resources
NR 100-199 - Environmental Protection General
Chapter NR 151 - Runoff Management
Subchapter III - Non-Agricultural Performance Standards
Section NR 151.14 - Turf and garden nutrient management performance standard

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง NR 151.14

Current through August 26, 2024

(1) APPLICABILITY. This section applies when all of the following conditions are met:

(a) The property is not subject to s. NR 151.13(1) (b) 3.

(b) Nutrients are applied to over 5 acres of turf or garden.

(c) The property discharges runoff to waters of the state.

(d) The property is not an agricultural facility or practice.

(e) The property does not conduct silviculture activity.

(2) RESPONSIBLE PARTY. The landowner is the responsible party and shall comply with this section.

(3) REQUIREMENTS. The application of turf and garden fertilizers on these properties shall be done in accordance with site-specific nutrient application schedules based on appropriate soil tests. The nutrient application schedule shall be designed to maintain the optimal health of the turf or garden vegetation.

In accordance with subch. V, the department has developed a technical standard to help meet the nutrient management performance standard. The technical standard is available from the department at dnr.wi.gov.

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