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  1. Roofs and Covers/Roof Runoff Structures (NRCS 367 & 558)

    https://agbmps.osu.edu/bmp/roofs-and-coversroof-runoff-structures-nrcs-367-558

    containment facility. A structure that will collect, control and convey precipitation runoff from a roof. ... erosion from excess water runoff Increase infiltration of runoff water Capture water for other uses ...

  2. Riparian Forest Buffers (NRCS 391)

    https://agbmps.osu.edu/bmp/riparian-forest-buffers-nrcs-391

    up-gradient to the bodies of water. A riparian forest buffer reduces erosion, nutrient runoff and pesticide ... agricultural areas with tile drainages (Osborne and Kovacic, 1993), and the removal efficiency is decreased ... dissipate the erosive energy of overland water flow, while the root mass improves soil cohesion and armors ...

  3. Critical Area Planting (NRCS 342)

    https://agbmps.osu.edu/bmp/critical-area-planting-nrcs-342

    Establishing permanent vegetation on sites that have, or are expected to have, high erosion rates, ... expected high rates of soil erosion by wind or water. Stabilize stream and channel banks, pond and other ...

  4. Nutrient Management Plan (NRCS 590)

    https://agbmps.osu.edu/bmp/nutrient-management-plan-nrcs-590

    conservation concerns related to nitrogen, phosphorus, and soil erosion. A nutrient management plan should be ... should be implemented due to high loss potential of nutrients or soil erosion. Figure 31. Soil sampling ... collected, it is also a good time to note erosion, wet areas, and other conservation concerns. Credit: The ...

  5. Filter Strips/Grassed Riparian Buffers (NRCS 393 & 390)

    https://agbmps.osu.edu/bmp/filter-stripsgrassed-riparian-buffers-nrcs-393-390

    drainage ditches and streams. Riparian herbaceous cover practices have many names but are most commonly ... load in runoff and drainage in areas where most of the discharge is subsurface drainage. For nontile ... function is to control grasses. The presence of this herbicide in the runoff might cause the disappearance ...

  6. Water Control Structure (NRCS 587)

    https://agbmps.osu.edu/bmp/water-control-structure-nrcs-587

    channels or water use areas usually as part of an irrigation or drainage system. In Ohio this standard ... applies to subsurface drainage control structures as well as open channels. However, the primary focus of ... elevation of water in drainage or irrigation ditches include checks, flashboard risers and check dams. Other ...

  7. Surface Drain/Field Ditch (NRCS 607)

    https://agbmps.osu.edu/bmp/surface-drainfield-ditch-nrcs-607

    seepage from uplands. Require the removal of excess irrigation water. Require control of the water table. ... Have adequate outlets available for disposal of drainage water by gravity flow or pumping. Extension  ... https://agbmps.osu.edu/submit/email-general-questions-comments-or-concerns Surface Drainage/Field Ditch (NRCS 607) ...

  8. Tillage Intensity to Maintain Target Residue Cover (NRCS 329, 345 & 346)

    https://agbmps.osu.edu/bmp/tillage-intensity-maintain-target-residue-cover-nrcs-329-345-346

    the critical wind erosion period. Weed control is accomplished with herbicides or row cultivation. ... 0.75 to 1 inch. Conservation Tillage leaves significant residue cover to provide for erosion control ... Traditionally, tillage was done to prepare a seedbed or mechanical weed control. Tillage is also ...

  9. Controlled Drainage/Drainage Water Management (NRCS 554)

    https://agbmps.osu.edu/bmp/controlled-drainagedrainage-water-management-nrcs-554

    Controlled drainage is the process of adjusting the elevation of a drainage system outlet. This is ... done to control the volume of water leaving the field and reduce nutrient losses. Controlled drainage ... is considered an in-field practice. Controlled drainage structures are best suited to fields with ...

  10. Soil Test P value greater than 120 PPM (or P Risk Assessment of "High" to "Very High")

    https://agbmps.osu.edu/scenario/soil-test-p-value-greater-120-ppm-or-p-risk-assessment-high-very-high

    Controlled Drainage/Drainage Water Management (NRCS 554) ... application should be made only if applied to a growing crop or cover crop Erosion: Sheet and rill erosion ... managed at < Soil Loss Tolerance and no active concentrated flow erosion (gullies) Specific ...

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