NR 120.14(4)(a)(a)
Description. Field diversions are structures installed to divert excess water to areas where it can be used, transported or discharged without causing excessive erosion or contacting materials with water pollution potential. Usually the system is a channel with a supporting ridge on the lower side constructed across the slope at a suitable grade with a self-discharging and non-erosive gradient. This practice shall be implemented using one or more of the standards in
par. (c).
NR 120.14(4)(b)1.a.
a. Diversions and subsurface drains necessary for proper functioning of the diversion. Cost-sharing for subsurface drains is limited to areas on sloping land where the internal water seeps to the surface and causes the land or cover to lose its stability.
NR 120.14(4)(b)1.b.
b. Installations of structures such as pipe, underground outlets or other outlets, if needed, for proper functioning of the dike, for more even flow or to protect outlets from erosion.
NR 120.14(4)(b)3.
3. Cost-sharing may not be authorized for ditches or dikes designed to impound water for later use, or which will be a part of a regular irrigation system.
NR 120.14(4)(c)
(c)
Standards. Standards are the following from the NRCS field office technical guide:
NR 120.14(5)(a)(a)
Description. Terraces are a system of ridges and channels constructed on the contour with a non-erosive grade at a suitable spacing. This practice shall be implemented using one or more of the standards in
par. (c).
NR 120.14(5)(b)1.a.
a. Terraces and the necessary grading to permit installation of an effective system consistent with the type of terrace and criteria for use specified in the approved priority watershed plan, priority lake plan or project grant application.
NR 120.14(5)(b)1.b.
b. Materials and installation of underground pipe outlets and other mechanical outlets necessary for the proper functioning of the terrace.
NR 120.14(5)(c)
(c)
Standards. Standards from the NRCS field office technical guide are as follows:
NR 120.14(6)(a)(a)
Description. A grassed waterway is a natural or constructed drainageway or channel which is shaped, graded and established in suitable cover as needed to prevent erosion by runoff waters. This practice shall be implemented using one or more of the standards in
par. (c).
NR 120.14(6)(b)
(b)
Conditions. Cost-sharing may be provided for the following:
NR 120.14(6)(b)1.
1. Site preparation, grading, shaping, filling, establishing temporary and permanent vegetation cover and for subsurface drains necessary for proper functioning of the waterway.
NR 120.14(6)(b)2.
2. Removal of obstructions necessary to permit installation of an effective system.
NR 120.14(6)(c)
(c)
Standards. Standards from the NRCS field office technical guide are as follows:
NR 120.14(7)(a)(a)
Description. High residue management systems refer to any tillage and planting system that is designed to reduce soil erosion caused by water or wind. This practice shall be implemented using one or more of the standards in
par. (c). These systems include the following:
NR 120.14(7)(a)1.
1. No-till. The soil is left undisturbed prior to planting. Planting is completed in a narrow seedbed or slot created by the planter or drill.
NR 120.14(7)(a)2.
2. Mulch-till. The total soil surface is disturbed by tillage prior to planting. Tillage tools such as chisels, field cultivators, disks or sweeps are used.
NR 120.14(7)(a)3.
3. Ridge-till. The soil is left undisturbed prior to planting. The seedbed is prepared on ridges with sweeps, disks or other row cleaners. The ridges are rebuilt for the next year's crop during cultivation.
NR 120.14(7)(a)4.
4. Strip-till. The soil is left undisturbed prior to planting. Tillage in the row is done at planting using tools such as a rototiller, in row chisel or other row cleaner.
NR 120.14(7)(b)1.1. Cost-sharing may be provided on a per acre basis to convert to high residue management systems.
NR 120.14(7)(b)2.
2. Cost-sharing may not be provided to a landowner or land operator for both this practice and cropland protection cover (green manure) for the same acreage in the same crop year without prior departmental approval.
NR 120.14(7)(b)3.
3. Cost-sharing may not be provided for continuous no-till unless surface applications of nutrients, including animal manure, are prohibited or the surface application of nutrients is in compliance with
s. NR 151.07. Continuous no-till is defined as 3 or more consecutive years.
NR 120.14(7)(b)4.
4. Cost-sharing may be provided for nutrient management and pesticide management under
subs. (8) and
(9) provided that the approved priority watershed plan, priority lake plan or project grant application identifies these practices as eligible.
NR 120.14(7)(b)5.
5. A minimum 30% residue coverage shall remain on the soil surface after planting.
NR 120.14(7)(b)6.
6. Tillage and planting shall occur as close to the contour as practical.
NR 120.14(7)(b)7.
7. Residue cover may be from meadow, winter cover crop, and small grain or row crop.
NR 120.14(7)(c)
(c)
Standards. The practice shall meet the requirements in either NRCS field office technical guide, Technical Standard:
NR 120.14(8)(a)(a)
Description. Nutrient management is controlling the amount, source, form, location and timing of application of plant nutrients, including organic wastes, sludge, commercial fertilizers, soil reserves and legumes, for the purpose of providing plant nutrients and minimizing the entry of nutrient to surface water and groundwater. This practice shall be implemented using the standard in
par. (c).
NR 120.14(8)(b)
(b)
Conditions. As part of a nutrient management plan, cost-sharing may be provided for:
NR 120.14(8)(b)1.
1. Soil testing including residual nitrogen analysis. Cost-sharing for soil testing shall be limited to an initial testing for purposes of plan preparation and another test 4 years after plan preparation.
NR 120.14(8)(b)2.
2. Manure nutrient analysis. Cost-sharing for manure nutrient analysis shall be limited to an initial analysis for purposes of plan preparation and another analysis 4 years after plan preparation.
NR 120.14(8)(b)3.
3. Use of crop consulting services for the purpose of preparing and implementing a nutrient management plan. To be eligible for cost-sharing, consultants shall meet the certification requirements in
ch. ATCP 50.
NR 120.14(8)(c)
(c)
Standards. NRCS field office technical standard: 590-nutrient management; March, 1999.
NR 120.14(9)(a)(a)
Description. Pesticide management is controlling the handling, disposal, type, amount, location and timing of application of pesticides in order to minimize contamination of water, air and nontarget organisms. This practice shall be implemented using one or more of the standards in
par. (c).
NR 120.14(9)(b)1.1. As part of a pesticide management plan, cost-sharing may be provided for:
NR 120.14(9)(b)1.a.
a. Spill control facilities with liquid-tight floors for pesticide handling areas. Spill control facilities consist of structures designed to contain accidental spills or overflows from pesticide mixing, loading and unloading operations for the purposes of groundwater and surface water protection. The items eligible for cost-share funds associated with these facilities include a sealed, liquid-tight, reinforced concrete pad for the mixing area; water-tight walls or perimeter flow diversion structures to convey spills or contaminated water to the sump area; perimeter flow diversion structures needed to convey surface water away from the mixing area; a shallow sump collection area capable of storing spills, rinsate, washwater and precipitation that may leak or fall on the pad; roof structures and walls protecting the pad mixing area; approach ramps; water supply systems needed for the facility; and sump pump alarm and recovery systems.
NR 120.14(9)(b)1.b.
b. Use of crop consulting services for the purpose of preparing and implementing an integrated crop management plan for not more than 3 years per operation. To be eligible for cost-sharing, consultants shall meet the certification requirements in
ch. ATCP 50.
NR 120.14(9)(b)2.
2. Operators shall adhere to the requirements of
chs. ATCP 29 and
33 (pesticide use and control and pesticide bulk storage).
NR 120.14(9)(b)3.
3. Licensed commercial pesticide applicators, as described in
s. ATCP 29.11, are not eligible for cost-share funding for this practice.
NR 120.14(9)(b)4.
4. Material storage buildings are not eligible for cost-sharing under this subsection.
NR 120.14(9)(c)
(c)
Standards. The following standards apply under this subsection:
NR 120.14(9)(c)1.
1. NRCS field office technical standard — 595-pest management; January, 1991.
NR 120.14(9)(c)2.
2. Designing Facilities for Pesticide and Fertilizer Containment, MWPS-37, 1st ed. 1991, which is incorporated by reference for this chapter.
NR 120.14 Note
Note: Copies of this publication may be inspected at the offices of the department, 101 S. Webster Street, Madison; NRCS; the Secretary of State, 30 W. Mifflin, Madison; and the Legislative Reference Bureau, One E. Main Street, Suite 200, Madison.
NR 120.14(10)(a)(a) Description. Cropland protection cover are close-growing grasses, legumes or small grain grown for seasonal protection and soil improvement. This practice shall be implemented using the standard in
par. (c).
