Description: A Grassed Waterway means a natural or constructed channel that is shaped or graded to required dimensions and established in suitable vegetation for the stable conveyance of runoff to improve water quality. Benefits may include reduced soil erosion, sedimentation, and pollution from dissolved and sediment-attached substances.
Grassed Waterway Policy
Requirements for all Sediment and Nutrient Management Measures.
General Policies for Commission Cost Share Programs
Maintenance Period: 10 years
Additional Spot Check Requirements: None
BMP Units: Acres
Cost Information: Average cost (75% or 90%). Refer to ACSP Average Cost Lists for details.
CS2 Project Description examples
Expected Results:
Acres affected (planted acreage and drainage area)
Soil saved
Nitrogen saved
Phosphorus saved
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.
| CS2 Common Components | Units |
|---|---|
| GRADING - extra heavy, 9" - 12" avg | Acre |
| GRADING - heavy, 6" - 9" avg | Acre |
| GRADING - medium, <=6" avg | Acre |
| GRADING - maximum heavy >12" avg | Acre |
| GRADING - minimum, <= 1/4 acre | Acre |
| VEGETATION - bag lime, seed and fertilizer | Acre |
| VEGETATION - bulk lime, seed and fertilizer | Acre |
| VEGETATION - seedbed prep | Acre |
| VEGETATION - mulch, small grain straw | Acre |
| EROSION CONTROL MATTING - TEMP, 12 MONTHS, or less LONGEVITY | SqYd |
| EROSION CONTROL MATTING - TEMP, 18 - 36 MONTHS LONGEVITY | SqYd |
| EROSION CONTROL MATTING - TEMP, <400 SQ FT, STRAW - 12 MONTHS or less LONGEVITY | SqFt |
JAA:
NRCS - 412 - Grassed Waterway
Refer to the SWCC JAA Application Requirements for details.
Contract Folder Checklist - Grassed Waterway
Nutrient Management Software
NRCS - Engineering Field Tools (EFT) - Waterway Design Tool. Non-NRCS users may not be able to download the EFT. Reach out to your local NRCS staff if for assistance.