tjswcd cost share programs
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Thomas JeffersonSoil and Water Conservation District
Emily Nelson, Conservation Program Manager
Natural Resources Conservation ServiceKory Kirkland, District Conservationist
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What is a Conservation District/NRCS?
• Formed in 1930s to create local influence (local people, local decisions, local programs).
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Five Program Areas Focus: Water Quality Protection
Thomas Jefferson Soil & Water Conservation District (TJSWCD)
Photo courtesy of NRCS
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Education
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How are TJSWCD Easements different than others?
• Water quality
• Small acreages acceptable
• The TJSWCD fills the void
Easements
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Erosion & Sediment Control• Provide site plan review for: UVA, Nelson County and
Louisa County, including shoreline protection at Lake Anna
• Inspections & Plan Review for the Town of Scottsville
• Four certified Combined Administrators on staff
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Stormwater ManagementUrban BMPs (Virginia Conservation Assistance Program)
Photo: Nick Lapham, Sunnyside Farm, Rappahannock, VA
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Turf to Natives
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Turf to Natives
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Stormwater basin meadow
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Rain Water Harvesting
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Rain Garden
Sand --- Soil --- Mulch--- Plants
Native plant species that are tolerant of both wet and dry
conditions
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Edsel Road Townhomes, Alexandria
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Sommerset Development, PG County, Maryland
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Residential Practices• Urban BMPs • Replace/Repair Failing Septic Systems
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Agricultural Programs
Improve & protect water quality, conserve soil, and promote wise use of all farm resources through voluntary programs
Photo courtesy of NRCS
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Agricultural Programs
Technical Assistance:
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• Farm conservation planning
• Conservation designs
• Agricultural Stewardship Act 1996
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Stream Crossings & Restricted Water Access
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Grazing Land ManagementFrom this …
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Appropriate stocking rates 20 acres can hold:
• 8 horses• 10 cows• 50 sheep or goats
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Nutrient Management Plans
Photos courtesy of NRCS
Cover Crops (nutrient uptake, erosion control)
Nutrient Management
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Filter Strips and Forest Buffers Along Streams
Cropland
Pastureland
Photo courtesy of NRCS
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Livestock watering systems and stream fencing
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State Agricultural Programs
Incentive Funding:
-Up to100% Cost-Share
-25% Tax Credit (Refundable)
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Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)»All funding provided by Farm Bill»Engaged in Agriculture or Forestry»Range of cost-share from 50-100%
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NRCS Conservation Programs
Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)
– Goal of program to establish riparian buffers– Land must be grazed or cropped (hay counts!)– Fencing, Alternative Watering System, Buffer Planting– Cost-share & Rental on buffer reimburses landowner 100%.
Photo courtesy of NRCS
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Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) • Projects prioritized and ranked against other
applications
• Points given for more comprehensive full farm conservation work
• Target resource concerns related to:• Cropland• Animal Waste• Forestry• Grazing• Wildlife
• Cost-share rates ranging from 50-90 %
Photo courtesy of NRCS
NRCS Conservation Programs
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Wildlife Habitat Development/Maintenance (EQIP)
– Targeted at creating/maintaining wildlife habitat» Early Successional» Riparian Corridors» Pollinator Habitat
– Technical adviceprovided by Private Land Game Biologist
Photo courtesy of NRCS
NRCS Conservation Programs
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Easements
• Wetland Reserve Easements• Creation/Restoration/Protection
Permanent or 30-Year Easement
• Agricultural Land Easements• Protects working agricultural land• Provides up to 50% fair market value• Partners with Land Easement Holding
Organizations
Photo courtesy of NRCS
NRCS Conservation Programs