Peace River BMP Development History
Apr 03
Peace River Citrus Growers Association Board of Directors vote to pursue development of BMPs for the Peace River and Manasota Basins
May - Jun 03
Steering Committee develops strategies for BMP development
Jul 03 - Jun 04
Subcommittees formed to develop/refine BMPs for four areas of concern: Water Resources, Erosion Control and Sediment Management, Pest Management, and Nutrient Management
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●Each subcommittee had a grower-chair several members representing various interested agencies and groups
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●Committees met monthly to review pertinent information and revise BMP language
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●Draft BMP manual completed in June 2004
Jun 04: Rule development meetings
2004: Implementation and Education activities begin
