kiel tschumperlin november 13, 2012the major activity in the grant is the level iii feedlot...
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November 13, 2012 Kiel Tschumperlin
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TMDL Implementation Project
û Welcome and introductions û Watershed Coordinator background û Project overview and progress to
date û Questions
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My Background
û From Watkins, MN ó 25 miles SW of St. Cloud
û Avid hunter and fisherman
û Gustavus Adolphus College ó BA - Environmental Studies ó May 27, 2012
û Heron Lake Watershed District ó June 4, 2012
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TMDL Implementation Project
û EPA 319 grant û Administered by MPCA û HLWD – Project Sponsor ó HLWD employee ó Office space and equipment ó Reporting ó No enforcement, just inventory
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Project Partners
û Input and direction û Project promotion ó Awareness ó Influence
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TMDL Implementation Project Goals û Goal #1: Conduct an onsite feedlot
inventory and strengthen partnerships with the four core counties and the HLWD
û Level III feedlot inventory ó 80% of the feedlots in the watershed ó Four years ó Inspections conducted by:
○ County feedlot officers ○ Watershed coordinator
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TMDL Implementation Project Goals
û Goal #2: Increase the knowledge of 50 feedlot operators through a one-day workshop ó Manure management workshop
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TMDL Implementation Project Goals
û Goal #3: Increase public awareness of the project by developing a brochure and website ó Brochure has been developed ó Website has been developed
○ Updated periodically ○ http://www.hlwdonline.org/hlwd/ ó Click on WFDMR TMDL tab
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TMDL Implementation Project Goals
û Goal #4: Provide project updates and receive input and direction during semi-annual meetings with the advisory and technical committees
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Feedlot Overview
û Total registered feedlots in WFDMR Watershed ó 742 Feedlots
û 80% of 742 = 592 Inspections to be conducted ó Murray County – 216 sites ó Jackson County – 190 sites ó Nobles County – 142 sites ó Cottonwood County – 44 sites
WFDMR Watershed Map
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Project Significance
û Inform farmers/landowners û 85.5% - row crop agriculture û 15 out of 32 impairments ó 10-86% reduction
û WFDMR CWP diagnostic study ó 58,000 tons of TSS ó 10 million pounds of nitrogen ó 485,000 pounds of phosphorus
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Inspection Process
û Monday prior to inspection week ó Meet with county feedlot officer ○ Review MinnFARMs ○ Delta detail reports ○ Aerial Imagery ○ Producer letter ó Set inspection date and time
○ Mail out letters ○ Preliminary drive-by in some cases (Not always on Mondays, depends on schedules)
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Summary of a Delta Detail Report
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Inspection Protocol
Task Person(s) Responsible
Prepare customizable inspection form Coordinator Gather files CFO
Site inspection Coordinator, CFO
Update registration (As needed) CFO
Investigate issues Coordinator, CFO Discuss what was observed Coordinator, CFO Measurements for MinnFARM Coordinator, CFO Run MinnFARM Coordinator Compare results Coordinator, CFO Assist in fixes (case-by-case basis) Coordinator, CFO Follow up letter CFO Any enforcement action CFO
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Progress as of October 16, 2012
û 79 feedlots inspected û 513 feedlots remaining û Of the 79 feedlots inspected: ó 59 - open lots ó 12 - total confinements or no discharge
sites ó 8 – deactivated, no lots, or under 10 AU
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Progress Continued
û Inspection breakdown ó 71 active sites
○ 52 compliant (73.2%) ○ 19 non-compliant (26.8%)
ó Of the 71 active sites ○ 23 – surface water within 1,000 feet ó 18 compliant (78.3%) ó 5 non-compliant (21.7%)
○ 10 – shoreland – (6.3) ó 8 compliant (80%) ó 2 non-compliant (20%)
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Minnesota Feedlot Annualized Runoff Model (MinnFARM) Index
û Highest index as of October 16, 2012 ó 28 ó 26 (2nd Highest) ó Neither are in shoreland
û Lowest index ó 0
○ On several sites with open lots û Average index ó 6.1
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Sample MinnFARM Form
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Site Inspection
Site: 250 Beef Steers on three lots
Shoreland – See below (Jack Creek) Permanent meadow buffer
Jack Creek
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Site Inspection
Above: 25 Sheep on lot Low animal density
Below: 30 Beef Cows on lot Predominately on pasture during summer
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Site Inspection
Bottom Photos: 15 Beef Steers Potential groundwater contamination Depth to water table – 29.5 inches
Right: 125 Beef Steers on Lot, road ditch is at the base of the fence.
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Challenges û Drought û High commodity prices ó Reduction in feedlots ó Reduced animal numbers
û Loss of Jackson County Feedlot Officer
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What’s Next? û Apply for funding ó Implement fixes ó Provide cost share ó Prioritize based on needs
û Work with willing landowners
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Questions?
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Thank You!