Description: A Conservation Irrigation Conversion means to modify an existing overhead spray irrigation system to increase the efficiency and uniformity of irrigation water application.

AgWRAP Conservation Irrigation Conversion Policy

Maintenance Period: 10 years

Additional Spot-check Requirements: None

BMP Units: Each

Cost Information: 

• Actual cost - paid based on receipts
• Maximum cost share amount $30,000 (75%) OR $36,000 (90%)
• Additional Private Design cost share amount $5,000 (75%) OR $6,000 (90%)
• Only one system per cooperator/farming operation
• Refer to AgWRAP Average Cost Lists for details

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Expected Results:

• Gallons of water saved (annually), and
• Acres irrigated (annually)

Reference Materials:

• Conservation Plan
• NC-AgWRAP 11 Signature Page
• Map with BMPs, Tract, Field, and Contract Numbers
• For 90% Cost share, upload NC-CSPs-1E form.
• Detailed Irrigation System Map
• Cooperator Acknowledgment Form
• Checkout Sheet

JAA:

• NC Licensed Irrigation Contractor
• Technical Specialists with Irrigation Designation
• Person with design certification by National Irrigation Associate
• USDA NRCS Technical Service Provider with Conservation Activity Plans (CAP) 118 authorization, or
• Professional Engineer

NRCS Supporting Standards:

• NRCS - 442 - Sprinkler System
• NRCS - 441 - Irrigation System, Micro-Irrigation
• NRCS - 430 - Irrigation Pipeline
• NRCS - 449 - Irrigation Water Management
• NRCS - 436 - Irrigation Reservoir

Contract Folder Checklist - Conservation Irrigation Conversion