Guidance for local implementation of the buffer law by soil and water conservation districts (SWCDs), watershed districts (WDs) and counties. Procedure 1: Compliance Determinations (Parcel and Bank Approach) Procedure 2: Reporting and Progress Tracking Procedure 3: MS4 Exemption Procedure 4: Alternative Practices Procedure 5: Other Alternative Practices Approved by the Board Procedure 6: Local Water Resources Riparian Protection (Other Watercourses) Procedure 7: Failure to Implement Procedure 8: Election of Jurisdiction Procedure 9: BWSR's Review of County and Watershed District Buffer Rules, Ordinances and Official Controls