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Conservation
WATERWAYS – are natural or constructed channels, shaped and
graded to required dimensions, and seeded with suitable vegetation for
stable conveyance of runoff.
The grass-lined waterway is one of the most commonly used conservation
practices.
When rainfall exceeds the infiltration rate or available water-holding
capacity of the soil, surplus water will run off over the land.
The success of any soil conservation effort depends on the removal of
this surplus water without undue erosion.
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PONDS -
are not just a hole in the ground.
Proper
planning and construction are key to building a pond that will
meet your needs, whether they are primarily agricultural,
recreational, or aesthetic.
Prospective pond owners should obtain technical information,
from their local Soil and Water Conservation District
office, on pond size, depth, location, dam and spillway
construction, soils and watershed information.
Local zoning regulations need to be considered as well when
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POND MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK - If you're a pond owner,
you're not alone. There are more than 60,000 ponds throughout
Ohio, offering countless recreational opportunities, from
fishing, swimming, or paddling to simply relaxing while perhaps
viewing wildlife. Ponds can be a great asset, however there are
times periodically when a problem may be encountered with pond
management, be it weed related or maybe fish and other aquatic
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To assist landowners with the proper management of their pond, the ODNR
Division of Wildlife, in cooperation with several other agencies, has
compiled a very resourceful publication, the
Ohio Pond Management Handbook.
This 55-page manual offers recommendations to landowners
who want to better manage their ponds and attract wildlife. You can view
or download as little or as much as you like by clicking on the website.
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WETLANDS - are unique environments. Shallow or
fluctuating water levels and an abundance of aquatic and marsh
plants usually characterize them. |
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AGRICHEMICAL CONTAINMENT
FACILITIES
- are a permanent structure providing an environmentally
safe area for storage, handling and mixing of on-farm liquid
agrichemicals, such as fertilizers and pesticides.
All agrichemical-handling facilities need to meet current Ohio
Department of Agriculture and federal requirements. |
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ANIMAL WASTE STORAGE FACILITIES – are made by
constructing an embankment and/or excavating a pit, or by
fabricating a manmade structure.
The agricultural by-products are then stored in order to
maximize their use as soil amendments in an environmentally safe
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(The site
shown above is currently under construction.)
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RIPARIAN BUFFERS and FILTER STRIPS – help to
reduce sedimentation and nutrient runoff into the Lake Erie
watershed.
Areas adjacent to streams and ditches are planted to grass or
trees.
Aquatic and upland wildlife habitats are improved as well.
These are just a few of the reasons to consider putting buffers
along streams. Of course, every buffer needs to be designed to
meet the particular objectives of the property owner and the
unique qualities of the associated site. |
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WILDLIFE NUISANCE CONTROL
HABITAT ESTABLISHMENT
FARM BILL PROGRAMS -
The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is the heart of
the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s conservation programs.
EQIP is the primary tool for private landowners who want to put soil and
water conservation on the ground.
EQIP addresses natural resource issues associated with livestock
operations and agricultural production.
Funds are directed toward operations and projects that offer the
greatest environmental benefit.
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