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TJSWCD Cost Share Programs
The Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District (TJSWCD) focuses on five program areas: education, erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, agricultural programs, and natural resource conservation programs provided by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The TJSWCD provides site plan reviews, inspections, and conservation assistance to landowners. NRCS programs provide technical and financial assistance to agricultural producers to implement conservation practices, including practices related to cropland, pastureland, livestock, forests and wildlife habitat. Funding comes from federal Farm Bill programs and provides cost-share rates ranging from 50-100% for conservation projects.
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- 1. Thomas Jefferson Soil andWater Conservation District Emily Nelson, Conservation Program Manager Natural Resources Conservation Service Kory Kirkland, District Conservationist
- 2. What is aConservation District/NRCS? • Formed in 1930s to create local influence (local people, local decisions, local programs).
- 3. Five Program Areas Focus:Water Quality Protection Thomas Jefferson Soil & Water Conservation District (TJSWCD) Photo courtesy of NRCS
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- 5. How are TJSWCDEasements different than others? • Water quality • Small acreages acceptable • The TJSWCD fills the void Easements
- 6. Erosion & SedimentControl • 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
- 7. Stormwater Management Urban BMPs(Virginia Conservation Assistance Program) Photo: Nick Lapham, Sunnyside Farm, Rappahannock, VA
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- 12. Rain Garden Sand ---Soil --- Mulch--- Plants Native plant species that are tolerant of both wet and dry conditions
- 13. Edsel Road Townhomes,Alexandria
- 14. Sommerset Development, PGCounty, Maryland
- 16. Residential Practices •Urban BMPs •Replace/RepairFailing Septic Systems
- 17. Agricultural Programs Improve &protect water quality, conserve soil, and promote wise use of all farm resources through voluntary programs Photo courtesy of NRCS
- 18. Agricultural Programs Technical Assistance: • •Farmconservation planning •Conservation designs •Agricultural Stewardship Act 1996
- 19. Stream Crossings & RestrictedWater Access
- 20. Grazing Land Management Fromthis … To this … Appropriate stocking rates 20 acres can hold: • 8 horses • 10 cows •50 sheep or goats
- 21. Nutrient Management Plans Photos courtesyof NRCS Cover Crops (nutrient uptake, erosion control) Nutrient Management
- 22. Filter Strips andForest Buffers Along Streams Cropland Pastureland Photo courtesy of NRCS
- 23. Livestock watering systemsand stream fencing From this … To this … &
- 24. State Agricultural Programs IncentiveFunding: -Up to100% Cost-Share -25% Tax Credit (Refundable)
- 25. Natural Resource ConservationService (NRCS) »All funding provided by Farm Bill »Engaged in Agriculture or Forestry »Range of cost-share from 50-100%
- 26. NRCS Conservation Programs ConservationReserve 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
- 27. 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
- 28. Wildlife Habitat Development/Maintenance(EQIP) – Targeted at creating/maintaining wildlife habitat » Early Successional » Riparian Corridors » Pollinator Habitat – Technical advice provided by Private Land Game Biologist Photo courtesy of NRCS NRCS Conservation Programs
- 29. Easements •Wetland Reserve Easements •Creation/Restoration/Protection Permanentor 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
- 30. TJSWCD & NRCS [email protected] (434)975-0224 [email protected] (540) 967-0233
Editor's Notes
- #3 Role is to serve as guide and complete natural resource management and conservation work to localities within its boundaries (can be more than one locality)More than 3,000 in U.S.; 47 in Virginia98% of land in U.S.
- #4 Education – youth conservation camps, envirothon, presentations, field days, newsletterErosion & Sediment Control – new developmentsEasementsStormwater– runoff from urban, suburban and rural areasAgriculture
- #5 Over 1000 kids from Albemarle & Charlottesville for MWEEEnvirothon (3 teams)YCC (2 kids)$2,000 in scholarships1,800 kids overall (Fluvanna Field Day etc)
- #6 -focus (stormwater management tool, riparian areas, water supply reservoirs, groundwater recharge)-, accepting easements which other agencies and organizations will not
- #8 Three practices eligible to receive funding:Turf to nativesRainwater harvestingRaingardens
- #10 Dorothy Thompkins home at Bundoran
- #11 New Martha Jefferson Hospital on Pantops
- #12 2. rain water harvesting - 250 gallons or larger - $2 per gallon
- #17 Program to pump out, repair, connect to main sewer line, replace, or install an alternative50-75% reimbursement rate (capped) based on household income
- #31 Discuss TMDL regulations both as an impediment and a motivator