Description: A Riparian Buffer means a permanent, long-lived vegetative cover (grass, shrubs, trees, or a combination of vegetation types) established adjacent to and up-gradient from watercourses or water bodies to improve water quality. Benefits may include reduced soil erosion and nutrient delivery, sedimentation, pathogen contamination, and pollution from dissolved, particulate, and sediment-attached substances.
Riparian Buffer 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 acres plus 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 |
|---|---|
| EXCAVATION - w/spoil removal | CuYd |
| GRADING - medium, <=6" avg | Acre |
| GRADING - minimum, <= 1/4 acre | Job |
| TREE ESTABLISHMENT - Bedding (Cropland Conversion to Trees ONLY) | Acre |
| TREE ESTABLISHMENT - Chemical Release | Acre |
| TREE ESTABLISHMENT - Chemical Site Prep | Acre |
| TREE ESTABLISHMENT - Disking | Acre |
| TREE ESTABLISHMENT - Mowing/Bushhogging | Acre |
| TREE ESTABLISMENT - Prescribed Burning | Acre |
| TREE ESTABLISHMENT - Scalping/Furrowing | Acre |
| TREE ESTABLISHMENT - Subsoiling | Acre |
| TREE - plant | Acre |
| VEGETATION - bag lime, seed and fertilizer | Acre |
| VEGETATION - Tree/Shrub Bare Root Seedlings | Each |
| VEGETATION - seedbed prep | Acre |
| VEGETATION - mulch, small grain straw | Acre |
| VEGETATION - establish, native species for riparian areas only | Acre |
| VEGETATION - Livestakes (installed) | Each |
| 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 - 391 - Riparian Forest Buffer if forested and greater than or equal to 35 feet.
Otherwise, follow NRCS - 393 - Filter Strip.
Refer to the SWCC JAA Application Requirements for details.