Rolling Hills Resource Conservation & Development Council, Inc.

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BIG CEDAR CREEK WATERSHED PROJECT

AGRICULTURAL PROJECTS

Agricultural producers are invited to participate in this project to address water quality concerns on their farms.  Cost share will be applied at a 60% cost share rate across the watershed boundary.

To sign up, contact the USDA, NRCS office located in Rome, Georgia.

    USDA, NRCS
    1401 Dean Street, Suite I
    Rome, GA 30161
    Ph 706-291-5651 (ext 3)

Eligible practices include:

• Composting Facility
• Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan (as needed)
• Critical Area Treatment
• Diversion
• Filter Strip
• Grade Stabilization Structure
• Grassed Waterway
• Heavy Use Area Protection
• Nutrient Management
• Pasture and Hayland Planting
• Riparian Forest Buffer
• Stream Crossing
• Streambank and Shoreline Protection
• Waste Storage Facility
• Watering Facility
• Water and Sediment Control Basin
• Livestock Exclusion (may include wells, fence, pipeline, watering facility, and other associated practices)

*some practices may not be eligible as stand alone practices, but may be approved as part of a system.