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

JAA:
Contact the Division of Soil and Water Conservation Technical Services or your NRCS Area Office.

NRCS Supporting Standard: None

Nutrient Management Software

USACE Permitting Resources:
Pond Permit Exceptions
Suggested Steps for Agricultural Pond Evaluation and Approval to Build