Cost Share Programs - Community Conservation Assistance Program (CCAP)

Critical Area Planting

An area of highly erodible land that cannot be stabilized by ordinary conservation treatment on which permanent perennial vegetative cover is established and protected to improve water quality. Benefits may include reduced soil erosion and sedimentation.

Maintenance Period	5 years single-family home, 10 years all other properties
BMP Units	Square feet
Required Effects	Soil loss reductions Use RUSLE2 or volumetric calculation dependent upon severity of erosion.
JAA/NRCS Standards	Critical Area Planting (SWCC) NRCS Critical Area Planting - 342
Cost Information	Most components are cost shared at 75% of average cost
CS2 Reference Materials	NC-CCAP 11 Signature Page Map with BMP location, parcels and roads Critical Area Planting Operation & Maintenance Plan Receipts for actual cost items
Additional Spot-check Requirements	None

CCAP Policy Summary

Common CS2 Components

Component	Units
Grading (min - max heavy)	SqFt
Vegetation (grass)	SqFt
Vegetation (trees/shrubs)	SqFt
Vegetation - mulch, netting	SqFt
Bioretention soil amendment	CuYd
Triple shredded hardwood mulch	CuYd

Design Standards

Planning and Design Tools

CCAP vegetative guidelines

Trainings