Description: A Constructed Wetlands for land application practice means an artificial wetland area into which liquid animal waste from a waste storage pond or lagoon is dispersed over time to lower the nutrient content of the liquid animal waste.
Constructed Wetlands Policy
Requirements for Waste Management Measures
General Policies for Commission Cost Share Programs
Maintenance Period: 10 years
Additional Spot Check Requirements: All waste management systems for operations not permitted by the Division of Water Resources must be spot-checked annually for five years following implementation.
BMP Units: Each
Cost Information: Average cost (75% or 90%). Refer to ACSP Average Cost Lists for details.
CS2 Project Description examples
Expected Results:
Acres affected
Animal type
Animal units
N and P waste managed
Reference Materials:
NC-ACSP-11 Signature Page
Map with BMP location, fields, and roads
For 90% Cost share, please upload the NC-CSPs-1E form.
NC-ACSP-WMP Form
| CS2 Common Components | Units |
|---|---|
| EARTH FILL HAULED | CuYd |
| EXCAVATION - w/spoil removal | CuYd |
| GRADING - extra heavy 9"-12" avg | Acre |
| JUNCTION BOX - Concrete | Each |
| PIPE - CORRUGATED STORMWATER, TYPE S, SMOOTH WALL , various sizes - includes excavation and backfill | LinFt |
| VEGETATION - Tree/Shrub Bare Root Seedlings | Each |
| VEGETATION - Livestakes (installed) | Each |
| VEGETATION - mulch, small grain straw | Acre |
JAA:
Contact the Division of Soil and Water Conservation Technical Services or your NRCS Area Office.
NRCS Supporting Standard: None
USACE Permitting Resources:
Pond Permit Exceptions
Suggested Steps for Agricultural Pond Evaluation and Approval to Build