Agricultural Water Quality Management Area Plan & Rules
The Oregon Legislature passed the Agricultural Water Quality Management Act in 1993. It requires the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) to prevent and control water pollution from agricultural activities.
As a result, ODA worked with local advisory committees to develop Water Quality Management Area Plans and Rules throughout the state. Area Plans are reviewed and updated by ODA and the local advisory committee every 2 years.
The original Mid Coast Area Plan and Rules were approved by ODA in 2002.