Farm
and small animal operations have been identified as a source of nitrogen and
phosphorus in Rainbow Creek's TMDL.
By properly disposing of farm animal and pet waste, the impact of nitrogen
and
phosphorus on Rainbow Creek will be reduced. Other Best Management
Practices (BMPs) include directing stormwater runoff around corrals and pens (to
reduce the possibility of manure washing away with the stormwater) and properly
storing manure and other waste. The "Equestrian-Related
Water Quality Best Management Practices" offers advice on how to properly
care for the area within and surrounding the horse's corral and pasture (please
click HERE to
download).
Farm
and small animal operations have been identified as a source of nitrogen and
phosphorus in Rainbow Creek's 
and
phosphorus on Rainbow Creek will be reduced. Other Best Management
Practices (BMPs) include directing stormwater runoff around corrals and pens (to
reduce the possibility of manure washing away with the stormwater) and properly
storing manure and other waste. The "
More
Best Management Practices can be found in the 