Middle St. Johns - Florida Department of Environmental Protection

64 Water Quality Assessment Report: Middle St. Johns
• Guide for Producing Container Grown Plants: This manual,
published in 1995 by the Southern Nurserymen’s Association,
includes irrigation and fertilization BMPs for the container cultivation
of nursery plants. It was produced through a cooperative
effort between the University of Florida, Auburn University, Tennessee
Tech University, and Virginia Tech. Since the manual is not
Florida-specific, an effort is currently under way to use the document
in developing a Florida-specific manual.
• Irrigation and Nutrient BMPs for Commercial Leatherleaf
Fern Production in Florida: Published in 1995 by the University
of Florida/IFAS Extension, this manual offers advice on improved
irrigation and nutrient management practices for use during the
commercial production of leatherleaf fern used by the floral industry.
The presented management practices are designed to reduce production
costs and improve crop quality while protecting ground water
quality. DACS in 1996 adopted these BMPs by rule for leatherleaf
fern production areas in and around Volusia County.
• BMPs for Agrichemical Handling and Farm Equipment Maintenance:
Recently revised and reprinted, this manual gives producers
guidance on hazardous materials, proper pesticide handling, and the
proper disposal of waste products. It was cooperatively produced in
1998 by DACS, the Department, and several industry associations.
• Water Quality BMPs for Cow/Calf Operations: Many cattle
operators statewide have been trained in using this manual and
applying BMPs. The Florida Cattlemen’s Association and several
state, federal, and local agencies developed the manual, which was
published in 1999. Copies were printed and distributed in 2000
using EPA Section 319 grant funds.
• Water Quality/Quantity BMPs for Indian River Area Citrus
Groves: The regional BMPs in this manual apply to all or parts of
7 east coast (Volusia to Martin) counties. The Indian River Citrus
League led a cooperative effort involving 15 agencies and industry
associations in developing these BMPs. Beginning in 2000, the
BMP manual and guidance booklets were published using EPA
Section 319 and industry funds.
• Florida Green Industries BMPs for Protection of Water
Resources in Florida: This manual provides BMPs for professional
turfgrass and landscape managers. Published in 2002, it was developed
through a cooperative effort by Florida Green Industries (an
industry association); the Department; DACS; the Florida Department
of Community Affairs; and the St. Johns, South Florida, and
Southwest Florida water management districts.