Agriculture is a major industry in Louisiana and will continue to be important to the state’s economy. The agricultural activity in the state includes both crop and animal production. These agricultural activities can result in the discharge of pollutants into receiving water bodies. Conventional crop production involves the removal of protective ground cover and the use of nutrients and pesticides to maintain high production levels. The resulting nonpoint source pollutants, which may end up in receiving water bodies include: sediment, pesticides, nutrients, and oxygen demanding organic matter. Animal production, particularly feedlots, results in the generation of large quantities of organic material and nutrients, both of which are potentially nonpoint source pollutants.