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Inclusion of agencies state wide, including the Land-Grant Universities, could greatly 

 improve the success of the 319 program. 



State NPS coordinating committees could be developed, to be chaired by the lead state 

 management agency representative; with appropriate representation of all local, state 

 and federal agencies and organizations involved in NPS control. The coordinating 

 committee could be charged to make recommendations or decisions about Sec. 319 

 projects. For example, the committees could make recommendations regarding the 

 prioritization of state project listing to be sent to EPA; this would greatly enhance the 

 credibility of the priorities within the state agencies. 



Su ggested Roles for Extension and Research 



• In general. State Cooperative Extension Services and Experiment Stations do not 

 become directly involved in conducting regulatory programs. Voluntary programs 

 form the basis for effective interactions between Land-Grant Universities and 

 producers. However, State Extension Services routinely work with producers to 

 provide information and guidance to assist them in complying with regulations. 

 Personnel with Land-Grant Universities also routinely serve in technical advisory 

 capacities and as resource contacts for agencies with enforcement responsibilities. 



• Extension needs to work with rural and urban communities to address nonpoint source 

 pollution problems, not just the agricultural community alone. 



• State Experiment Stations and the Agriculture Research Service, in collaboration with 

 Cooperative Extension, conduct basic and applied research to evaluate effectiveness of 

 BMPs, sustainability of agricultural systems, and relationships of agricultural practices 

 and water quality. These agencies should continue to have leadership for these 

 programs. 



• The Extension Service should play a lead role in the development of quality education 

 and training programs, working in collaboration with federal and state agencies and 

 groups. The Extension system has critical delivery networks, education and training 

 programs, and expertise that should be integrated into Clean Water Act program 

 efforts. 



• The Extension Service in each state should be responsible for assisting with the 

 development of training programs leading to certification of individuals regarding 

 nutrient and pesticide management planning and applications. These certification 

 efforts are already underway nationally and in most states. This program should 

 include in-depth training about the use of manufactured fertilizers and organic 

 fertilizers such as manures and various biosolids as well as all types of pesticides and 

 other chemicals used in agriculture. 



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Extension Service personnel deliver primary technical assistance as well as education to 

 producers and industry personnel regarding nutrient and pesticide management. State 



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