Governor's Management Scorecard
Environmental and Historic Stewardship Criteria
Environmental compliance - Nutrient management
DCR's Nutrient Management Program works with landowners and managers to address nutrients found in fertilizers, manure, municipal sewage sludge and other sources so that they are used in a manner that does not impair the quality of Virginia's ground and surface waters. State law requires that state agencies that apply nutrients to land do so in conformance with a nutrient management plan approved by DCR.
Description of Measure: Preparation and maintenance of an approved Nutrient Management Plan and compliance with the plan.
| Fully meets | Partially meets | Failed to meet |
|---|---|---|
| Maintains and updates nutrient management plan as needed but at least every 3 years based on soil tests | Maintains nutrient management plan but fails to update as needed or within 3 year life of plan, based on soils test | Does not maintain current nutrient management plan. Does not acquire soils tests. |
| Properly implements nutrient management plan and maintains records that demonstrate plan is followed | Does not follow plan properly and/or does not maintain records sufficient to demonstrate that plan was followed | Does not apply nutrients according to the plan and does not maintain records of nutrient application |
Scorecard Data Sources
- DCR records of agency nutrient management plans and plan updates
- Inspection of nutrient application records against plan requirements
- Any corrective actions required from DCR
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