Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture Water Policy: The North American Experience
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1 Tri-National Initiative On Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture and Water Quality Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture Water Policy: The North American Experience Richard Swenson United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service
2 Country Frameworks for Environmental Policies Individual policy instruments are applied in the context of an overall framework of conservation and environmental policies. The nature of this framework, and the degree to which it allows coordination between individual policies/programs and between different layers of government (Federal/state/local), can have an impact on the effectiveness of different policy instruments.
3 México National Plan of Development Mexico s Vision in 2025 Recognizes the value of water as a strategic element for basic needs, economic development, and environmental preservation National Association of Water Users, A.C. represents 546,549 users
4 Canada Collaboration between federal (national), provincial and territorial (sub-national) Federal Government Agricultural Policy Framework (APF) environment element Provincial Governments Agreements to implement APF Biodiversity Action Plans Province-specific water policies Non-governmental Organizations Third party agreements to deliver environmental programs or activities Additional environmental goals or policy statements
5 United States United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) implements a broad range of conservation programs, many originate through Farm Bills Voluntary programs offering technical and financial assistance Federally funded, locally implemented Supported by research and education Environmental Protection Agency promulgates and enforces federal regulations
6 Policy Instruments Focus: Policy instruments that promote environmental sustainability relative to agriculture and water quality Education & Decision Support Technical Assistance Financial Assistance Cost-share and incentive payments Land retirement contracts Market-based incentives Taxes and user fees Compliance mechanisms Regulatory requirements
7 Education & Decision Support Instruments aimed at improving conservation practice implementation by raising the awareness of farmers Assumes: Not fully aware of the operational impact on water resources Not fully aware of alternatives Adoption likely upon having complete information Methods Demonstration projects Newsletters Seminars Field days Internet
8 Education & Decision Support Mexico - focus is on reducing water losses during distribution and application, and solving drainage and soil salinity problems Forming alliances with institutions near water resources Focus on critical areas with scarce resources Canada - utilizes various forms of education and decision support tools to encourage farmers to adopt beneficial farming practices including: APF programming EFPs, NLWIS, NAHARP Specialized newsletter, brochures, reports, internet material, field demonstrations, and peer advisory programs United States - extensive education outreach efforts through: Cooperative Extension Service system, Natural Resources Conservation Service field offices, Soil & Water Conservation Districts, and Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs)
9 Technical Assistance Hands-on, direct assistance to land owners and farmers/ranchers who are ready, willing, and able to implement new conservation practices and technologies One-on-one personal interaction Greater resource needs from conservation agencies Management skill level of the farmer/rancher is important to success
10 Technical Assistance Mexico - successful technical assistance is based on: Profitable, environmental friendly technologies Training for producers Agro industry support Marketing and information Canada - There are numerous initiatives in place at the federal and provincial/territorial levels in Canada that contribute to the development and delivery of technical assistance to address water constraints in agricultural areas including: National Farm Stewardship Program Work of the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration Alberta Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture Program United States - Partnerships between the Federal government, conservation districts, States, and local entities drive the application of technical assistance for locally-led solutions
11 Financial Incentive-Based Policies Providing a positive/negative monetary incentive/ disincentive to encourage/discourage environmentally beneficial activities Cost-share percentage of the cost of a practice Incentive Payments payment to encourage management practices, not always based on cost Land retirement contracts retiring environmentally sensitive land from crop production Market-based industry demand, ag supplied Taxes and user fees per unit charge for contribution to environmental degradation
12 Financial Incentives Mexico Program of Adaptation of Rights to Water Use Compensation for renounced water rights Program of Payment for Hydrological Environmental Services Forest owners are compensated for conservation of vegetation with filtration effects Canada Federal and provincial governments share program costs as a result of shared jurisdiction EFPs can lead to technical and financial assistance eligibility through the National Farm Stewardship Program and Greencover Canada Program. United States - Financial incentives have increased substantially and utilize a suite of voluntary conservation programs: Cost-share payments, incentive payments, stewardship payments, working lands easements, land retirement contracts, and grants
13 Compliance Mechanisms Requires a basic level of environmental performance as a condition of eligibility for participation in other agricultural programs Payments for protection Increases technical assistance needs Removes inconsistencies between income support programs and conservation programs
14 Canada - Compliance EFPs are required for financial incentives Québec s Finaciére agricole on-farm agricultural phosphorous reports are a required condition for funding eligibility
15 United States - Compliance Food Security Act of 1985 Conservation Compliance (reducing soil erosion) Swampbuster (discourage draining wetlands) Sodbuster (discourage conversion of grasslands) 91 million acres are subject to conservation compliance
16 Regulatory Requirements Required improved environmental performance Not voluntary Significant threat to public safety or environment (DDT) Required beneficial practice (nutrient management plan for CAFO) Strong enforcement needed
17 Mexico Regulation Law of Sustainable Rural Development (SAGARPA) Guidelines regarding needs Law of National Waters (CONAGUA-IMTA) Control over water use General Law of Ecological Balance and the Protection of the Atmosphere (SEMARNAT) Uses sanctions to repair any environmental damages
18 Canada - Regulation Water responsibilities in Canada are shared and complex Key Federal acts in Canada include: Canada Water Act Canadian Environment Protection Act Fisheries Act Provinces have traditionally taken the lead for the management of groundwater and surface water resources.
19 United States - Regulation Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administers regulation Clean Water Act (1972) Nonpoint Source Program Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Section 404 protects wetlands Coastal Zone Management Act (1990) Endangered Species Act (1973) State regulations
20 Recommendations: Role of Research Program success can be tied to a strong research program that is geographically diverse and closely tied with the program agencies Local research labs, centers, and Universities provide support for practices and implementation efforts The development of complementary technologies allow for both achievements in water quality and higher net returns
21 Recommendations: Coordination of Instruments Success is enhanced when education, technical, and financial assistance are offered in a coordinated fashion A portfolio approach enhances flexibility Be wary of linking technical assistance (voluntary tools) too closely with regulation
22 Recommendations: Coordination of Policies Overarching frameworks help coordinate policy instruments for promoting and protecting water resources Agricultural Policy Framework Canada Farm Bill U.S. National Plan of Development Mexico Continued coordination is needed for programs that lie outside of the framework
23 Future Trends Mexico a mix of programs is key Rehabilitation and conservation is not an expense, but an investment Canada Ecological Goods and Services (EG&S) Market-based water quality trading United States market-based approach Point/non-point source credit trading for water quality
24 Tri-National Initiative On Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture and Water Quality Thank You
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