WEST POLK SWCD
MONITORING PLAN FOR BUFFER COMPLIANCE TRACKING
MONITORING PLAN FOR BUFFER COMPLIANCE TRACKING
| West Polk SWCD Buffer Compliance Monitoring Plan |
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Conservation Buffers
Strategically placed buffer strips in the agricultural landscape can effectively mitigate the movement of sediment, nutrients, and pesticides within farm fields and from farm fields. When coupled with appropriate upland treatments, including crop residue management, nutrient management, integrated pest management, winter cover crops, and similar management practices and technologies, buffer strips should allow farmers to achieve a measure of economic and environmental sustainability in their operations. Buffer strips can also enhance wildlife habitat and protect biodiversity. (Natural Resource Conservation Service)
Conservation buffers help stabilize a stream and reduce its water temperature. Buffers also offer a setback distance for agricultural chemical use from water sources.
Contact the West Polk SWCD 218-281-6070 and/or the Crookston NRCS field office 218-281-1445, regarding the financial incentives listed below for buffer implementation.
Erosion Control & Water Management Program (BWSR Cost Share Program)
Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP)
Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)
Other helpful links regarding buffers in Minnesota
MN Extension Service
MN Department of Natural Resources
Strategically placed buffer strips in the agricultural landscape can effectively mitigate the movement of sediment, nutrients, and pesticides within farm fields and from farm fields. When coupled with appropriate upland treatments, including crop residue management, nutrient management, integrated pest management, winter cover crops, and similar management practices and technologies, buffer strips should allow farmers to achieve a measure of economic and environmental sustainability in their operations. Buffer strips can also enhance wildlife habitat and protect biodiversity. (Natural Resource Conservation Service)
Conservation buffers help stabilize a stream and reduce its water temperature. Buffers also offer a setback distance for agricultural chemical use from water sources.
Contact the West Polk SWCD 218-281-6070 and/or the Crookston NRCS field office 218-281-1445, regarding the financial incentives listed below for buffer implementation.
Erosion Control & Water Management Program (BWSR Cost Share Program)
Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP)
Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)
Other helpful links regarding buffers in Minnesota
MN Extension Service
MN Department of Natural Resources