The Agricultural Chemicals and Groundwater Protection Act took effect on July 1, 1990, and established the Groundwater Protection Program. Its purpose is to reduce agricultural chemicals' negative impacts on groundwater and the environment. Agricultural chemicals covered under this legislation include commercial fertilizers and all pesticides. The goal is to prevent groundwater contamination before it occurs by improving agricultural chemical management. This report summarizes the first 15 years of the Agricultural Chemicals and Groundwater Protection Act and provides an overview of activities and monitoring data.
