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Conservation
Assistance
Assistance
for Conservation Structures
State
Water Resources
Cost-Share Program
Access
Road, Channel Crossing
Purpose-To
provide a means of moving cattle across a creek or stream with minimal
disruption to the bed and banks from erosion and sedimentation.
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Contour
Buffer Strip
Purpose-To
stabilize the soil, reduce erosion, trap nutrients and pesticides and
improve wildlife habitat. A cost-share rate of 70% of the county average
cost not to exceed 70% of the actual cost of grass seeding.
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Critical
Area Planting
Purpose-To
stabilize the soil, reduce damage from sediment and runoff to downstream
areas and improve wildlife habitat. A cost-share rate of 70% of the county
average cost not to exceed 70% of the actual cost for shaping and grass
seeding.
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Dike
Purpose-To
assist in regulating water for protection of feedlots and to make better
use of drainage facilities.
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Dry
Hydrant
Purpose-To
provide access to water supplies for use in combating wildfires and prescribed
burning.
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Feedlot
Windbreak
Purpose-To
protect soil resources, control snow deposition and provide shelter for
livestock. A cost-share rate of 70% of the county average cost not to
exceed 70% of the actual cost for tree planting, fencing and mulching.
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Fencing
Purpose-To
exclude livestock or big game from areas that should be protected from
grazing, control domestic livestock while permitting wildlife movement,
to protect new seedlings and plantings from grazing, or subdivide grazing
land to permit use of grazing systems and utilize grazing management strategies
to enhance grass conditions and to prevent concentration of animals in
the riparian zone. A cost-share rate of 70% of the county average cost
not to exceed 70% of the actual cost for barbwire or mesh fence material.
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Field
Border
Purpose-To
control erosion, to reduce competition from adjacent woodland, if present,
and to increase production of wildlife by providing food and/or cover.
A cost-share rate of 70% of the county average cost not to exceed 70%
of the actual cost for grass seeding.
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Field
Windbreak
Purpose-To
reduce soil erosion, control snow deposition, protect crops and conserve
moisture. A cost-share rate of 70% of the county average cost not to exceed
70% of the actual cost for tree planting, fencing and mulching.
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Filter
Strip
Purpose-To
remove sediment and other pollutants from runoff or waste water by filtration,
deposition, infiltration, absorption, decomposition and volatilization,
thereby reducing pollution and protecting the environment. A cost-share
rate of 70% of the county average cost not to exceed 70% of the actual
cost for seeding grass.
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Grade
Stabilization Structure
Purpose-To
stabilize the grade and control erosion in natural or artificial channels,
to prevent the formation or advance of gullies, and to enhance environment
quality and reduce pollution hazards. A cost-share rate of 70% of the
county average cost not to exceed 70% of the actual cost for earthwork,
pipe and other components associated with pipe installation, grass seeding
and fencing. $5,000 maximum payment limit.
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Grassed
Waterway
Purpose-To
provide for the disposal of excess surface water from terraces, diversions
or from natural concentrations without damage by erosion or flooding.
A cost-share rate of 70% of the county average cost not to exceed 70%
of the actual cost for shaping excavation.
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Mulching
Purpose-To
conserve moisture, prevent surface compaction or crusting, reduce runoff
and erosion, control weeds and help establish plant cover. A cost-share
rate of 70% of the county average cost not to exceed 70% of the actual
cost of weed barrier fabric.
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Pasture
and Hayland Planting
Purpose-To
reduce erosion and to adjust land use. A cost-share rate of 70% of the
county average cost not to exceed 70% of the actual cost for brome or
native grass seeding.
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Pipeline
Purpose-To
convey water from a source of supply to points of use. A cost-share rate
of 70% of the county average cost not to exceed 70% of the actual cost
for pipe and other components associated with pipe installation.
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Pond
and/or Pond Restoration
Purpose-To
provide water for livestock and to maintain or improve water quality.
Note: All livestock water supply practices must be constructed or installed
to serve pastures 40 acres or larger. Practices may be installed in pastures
less than 40 acres when livestock are excluded from a stream. A cost-share
rate of 70% of the county average cost not to exceed 50% of the actual
cost for pipe, earthwork, etc. $5,000 maximum payment limit.
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Pumping
Plant for Water Supply
Purpose-To
provide a power source for a dependable alternative water source for livestock
that have typically watered from a natural stream and thereby improve
and protect the water quality of that stream. A cost-share rate of 70%
of the county average cost not to exceed 70% of the actual cost for solar
pump and solar panels.
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Range
Seeding
Purpose-To
reduce soil and water loss and to improve water quality. A cost-share
rate of 70% of the county average cost not to exceed 70% of the actual
cost for native grass seeding.
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Sediment
Control Basin
Purpose-To
abate pollution by providing basins for deposition and storage of sediment
and agricultural wastes as part of a livestock waste management program.
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Spring
Development
Purpose-To
improve the distribution of and to increase quantity of water for livestock.
A cost-share rate of 70% of the county average cost not to exceed 70%
of the actual cost for collection and delivery.
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Streambank
and Shoreline Protection
Purpose-To
stabilize the eroding streambanks, reduce damage from sediment and runoff
to downstream areas and improve wildlife habitat. A cost-share rate of
70% of the county average cost not to exceed 70% of the actual cost for
shaping, anchors, clamps and tree plantings.
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Subsurface
Drain
Purpose-To
improve the soil environment for vegetative growth by regulating the water
table and groundwater, alleviating seepage problems; and to remove surface
runoff. A cost-share rate of 70% of the county average cost not to exceed
70% of the actual cost of pipe.
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Tank
or Trough
Purpose-To
provide watering facilities for livestock at selected locations that will
protect vegetative cover through proper distribution of grazing or through
better grassland management for erosion control. Another purpose on some
sites in order to reduce or eliminate livestock access to streams in order
to reduce pollution from animal waste and streambank erosion. A cost-share
rate of 70% of the county average cost not to exceed 70% of the actual
cost for 600 gallon concrete tank or 100 gallon concrete freeze proof
tank.
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Terraces
Purpose-To
reduce slope length, reduce erosion, reduce sediment content in runoff
water, improve water quality, intercept and conduct surface runoff at
a non-erosive velocity to a stable outlet, retain runoff for moisture
conservation, prevent gully development , reform the land surface, improve
famability, or reduce flooding. A cost-share rate of 70% of the county
average cost not to exceed 70% of the actual cost for excavation.
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Tree
Planting
Purpose-To
establish or reinforce a stand of trees, to conserve soil and moisture
for wildlife habitat or protect watershed. A cost-share rate of 70% of
the county average cost not to exceed 70% of the actual cost for tree
planting.
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Underground
Outlet
Purpose-To
dispose of excess water from terraces, diversions, sub-surface drains,
surface drains, trickle tubes, principal spillways from dam (outside the
dam area only) or the other concentrations without causing damage by erosion
or flooding. A cost-share rate of 70% of the county average cost not to
exceed 70% of the actual cost for pipe and associated components.
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Waste
Storage Facility or Waste Treatment Lagoon
Purpose-A
planned system to manage liquid and solid wastes, including run off from
concentrated waste areas, with ultimate disposal in a manner which does
not degrade air, soil or water resources. A cost-share rate of 70% of
the county average cost not to exceed 70% of the actual cost for earthwork,
pipe and concrete.
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Water
and Sediment Control Basin
Purpose-To
trap and collect sediment, reduce on-site erosion, reduce the content
of sediment in water, reduce peak rate of flow at downslope locations,
reduce flooding, reduce gully erosion, reform land surface and improve
the potential of areas for farming. A cost-share rate of 70% of the county
average cost not to exceed 70% of the actual cost for earthwork and underground
outlets.
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Well
Purpose-To
facilitate proper use of vegetation on rangeland and pastures and to supply
the water requirements of livestock. A cost-share rate of 70% of the county
average cost not to exceed 70% of the actual cost for casing.
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Wetland
Development or Restoration
Purpose-This
practice may be used for erosion control, flood storage, flood conveyance,
habitat for threatened and endangered species, sediment control, water
quality improvement and wildlife habitat. A cost-share rate of 70% of
the county average cost not to exceed 70% of the actual cost for earthwork
and pipe.
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