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Grassed Waterways

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Channels designed to direct runoff and reduce soil erosion by establishing grass within them.

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Conservation Tillage

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A tillage system that leaves crop residue on the soil surface to reduce runoff and erosion.

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Windbreaks or Shelterbelts

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Rows of trees or shrubs planted to reduce wind speed to protect soil from wind erosion.

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Sediment Control Basins

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Structures designed to capture sediment from runoff before it enters waterways, thereby reducing pollution and erosion.

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Crop Rotation

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Alternating the types of crops grown in each field to improve soil fertility and reduce erosion.

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Managed Grazing

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Regulating where and when animals graze to minimize soil compaction and maintain grass cover.

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Water Conservation in Irrigation

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Applying water-saving techniques and technologies to maximize irrigation efficiency and minimize water loss.

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Rainwater Harvesting

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Collecting and storing rainwater for agricultural use to reduce dependency on groundwater.

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No-Till Farming

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An agricultural technique that involves growing crops without disturbing the soil through tillage.

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Bioengineering Techniques

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The use of living plant materials to construct terraces, check dams, and other structures to reduce soil erosion and stabilize landscapes.

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Riparian Buffer

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Vegetated area near a stream which helps shade and partially protect the stream from the impact of adjacent land uses.

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Drip Irrigation

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A highly efficient irrigation method that delivers water directly to the plant roots to reduce water usage.

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Green Manures

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Crops that are grown to be plowed into the soil to improve soil fertility and organic matter content.

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Filter Strips

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Areas of grass or other permanent vegetation used to reduce sediment, organic material, nutrients, pesticides and other contaminants from runoff.

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Contour Plowing

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Tilling at right angles to the slope of the land to reduce runoff and soil erosion.

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Organic Farming

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Farming system that relies on eco-friendly practices, such as biological pest control and green manure, to improve soil and water quality.

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Buffer Strips

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Strips of vegetation between crops and water bodies to intercept pollutants and prevent contamination.

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Contour Strip Cropping

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Planting alternating strips of erosion-resistant and erosion-prone crops along the contour.

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Retention Ponds

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Basins designed to retain stormwater and reduce peak discharge to rivers and streams during storm events.

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Agroforestry

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Integrating trees and shrubs with crop and animal farming to create more diverse, productive, and sustainable land-use systems.

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Plastic Mulching

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Use of synthetic mulching materials, like plastic sheets, to control soil temperature and moisture, and to suppress weed growth.

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Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

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An ecological approach to pest control that combines biological, cultural, mechanical, and chemical tools to minimize environmental impacts.

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Cover Cropping

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Planting crops to provide ground cover during off-season to reduce soil erosion and improve soil health.

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Ponding Systems

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Structures designed to collect and retain water for irrigation purpose thereby reducing soil erosion.

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Minimum Tillage

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Tillage practice that disturbs the soil minimally and maintains the maximum amount of crop residue on the field’s surface.

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Subsurface Drainage

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An underground network of pipes that removes excess water from soil to prevent waterlogging and improve root growth.

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Constructed Wetlands

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Artificial wetlands created as part of a waste treatment system to remove sediments and nutrients from agricultural run-off.

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Terracing

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Creating terraces on steep slopes to reduce surface runoff and soil erosion.

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Mulching

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Applying a layer of material to soil surface to conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and prevent erosion.

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