ATCP 50.70(1)(1)
Definition. In this section, "diversion" means a structure installed to divert excess surface runoff water to an area where it can be used, transported or discharged without causing excessive soil erosion. "Diversion" includes a channel with a supporting earthen ridge on the lower side, installed across the slope with a self-discharging and non-erosive gradient.
ATCP 50.70(2)
(2) Eligible costs. A cost-share grant under
s. ATCP 50.40 may reimburse any of the following costs to establish a diversion system:
ATCP 50.70(2)(a)
(a) Costs to install a diversion, outlet, dike or subsurface drain. Costs to install a subsurface drain may be reimbursed only if the drain is installed on sloping land where groundwater seeps to the surface and causes the land or land cover to lose its stability.
ATCP 50.70(2)(b)
(b) Costs to install pipes, underground outlets, or other structures needed to deliver water to a ditch or dike, to promote a more even flow of water, or to protect outlets from erosion.
ATCP 50.70(2)(c)
(c) Costs for leveling and filling needed to install an effective diversion system.
ATCP 50.70(2)(d)
(d) Costs to remove obstructions, if necessary for the installation of an effective diversion system.
ATCP 50.70(2)(e)
(e) Costs to establish permanent vegetative cover, or to provide temporary cover until permanent cover is established. This may include costs for mulch, fertilizer and other necessary materials.
ATCP 50.70(3)
(3) Ineligible costs. A cost-share grant under
s. ATCP 50.40 may not be used to install ditches or dikes that are designed to drain or impound water for later use, or that will be a part of a regular irrigation system.
ATCP 50.70(4)
(4) Design, construction and maintenance. A cost-share grant under
s. ATCP 50.40 may not reimburse any costs to establish a diversion system unless all of the following conditions are met:
ATCP 50.70(4)(a)
(a) The diversion includes an adequate outlet that prevents erosion.
ATCP 50.70(4)(b)
(b) The diversion complies with all of the following that apply:
ATCP 50.70(4)(b)1.
1. NRCS technical guide critical area planting standard 342 (June, 2002).
ATCP 50.70(4)(b)5.
5. NRCS technical guide lined waterway or outlet standard 468 (August, 2006).
ATCP 50.70(4)(b)9.
9. NRCS technical guide wildlife upland habitat management standard 645 (July, 2000).
ATCP 50.70 Note
Note: For information on how to obtain NRCS technical guide standards, including any secondary standards incorporated by reference in those standards, see Appendix G.
ATCP 50.70(4)(c)
(c) The landowner agrees to maintain the diversion for 10 years unless farming operations on the affected land are discontinued.
ATCP 50.70 History
History: CR 01-090: cr.
Register September 2002 No. 561, eff. 10-1-02;
CR 08-075: am. (4) (b) 1. to 5., 7. and 9.
Register April 2009 No. 640, eff. 5-1-09.
ATCP 50.71(1)(1)
Definition. In this section, "field windbreak" means a strip or belt of trees, shrubs or grasses established or restored within or adjacent to a field, so as to control soil erosion by reducing wind velocities at the land surface.
ATCP 50.71(2)
(2) Eligible costs. A cost-share grant under
s. ATCP 50.40 may reimburse the cost of planting trees, shrubs or grasses to protect farm fields from wind erosion.
ATCP 50.71(3)
(3) Design, construction and maintenance. A cost-share grant under
s. ATCP 50.40 may not reimburse field windbreak costs unless all of the following conditions are met:
ATCP 50.71(3)(b)
(b) The windbreak complies with all of the following that apply:
ATCP 50.71(3)(b)2.
2. NRCS technical guide windbreak/shelterbreak establishment standard 380 (June, 2002).
ATCP 50.71 Note
Note: For information on how to obtain NRCS technical guide standards, including any secondary standards incorporated by reference in those standards, see Appendix G.
ATCP 50.71(3)(c)
(c) The landowner agrees to maintain the windbreak for 10 years unless farming operations on the affected land are discontinued.
ATCP 50.71 History
History: CR 01-090: cr.
Register September 2002 No. 561, eff. 10-1-02;
CR 08-075: am. (3) (b) 1. to 3.
Register April 2009 No. 640, eff. 5-1-09.
ATCP 50.72(1)(a)
(a) "Filter strip" means an area of herbaceous vegetation that separates an environmentally sensitive area from cropland, grazing land or disturbed land. "Filter strip" does not include a wastewater treatment strip.
ATCP 50.72(2)
(2) Eligible costs. A cost-share grant under
s. ATCP 50.40 may reimburse the following filter strip costs:
ATCP 50.72(2)(b)
(b) Costs to establish permanent vegetative cover in the filter strip, or to provide temporary cover until permanent cover is established. This may include costs for mulch, fertilizer and other necessary materials.
ATCP 50.72(2)(c)
(c) Costs to shape, smooth or prepare the filter strip before establishing a permanent vegetative cover.
ATCP 50.72(3)
(3) Design, construction and maintenance standards. A cost-share grant under
s. ATCP 50.40 may not reimburse filter strip costs unless all of the following conditions are met:
ATCP 50.72(3)(a)
(a) The filter strip complies with all of the following that apply:
ATCP 50.72(3)(a)1.
1. NRCS technical guide critical area planting standard 342 (June, 2002).
ATCP 50.72(3)(a)7.
7. NRCS technical guide riparian forest buffer standard 391 (January, 2001).
ATCP 50.72 Note
Note: For information on how to obtain NRCS technical guide standards, including any secondary standards incorporated by reference in those standards, see Appendix G.
ATCP 50.72(3)(b)
(b) The landowner agrees to maintain the filter strip for 10 years unless farming operations on the affected land are discontinued.
ATCP 50.72 History
History: CR 01-090: cr.
Register September 2002 No. 561, eff. 10-1-02;
CR 08-075: am. (3) (a) 1., 2., 5. and 6.
Register April 2009 No. 640, eff. 5-1-09.
ATCP 50.73
ATCP 50.73
Grade stabilization structures. ATCP 50.73(1)
(1)
Definition. In this section, "grade stabilization structure" means a structure which stabilizes the grade in a channel in order to protect the channel from erosion, or to prevent gullies from forming or advancing. A "grade stabilization structure" may include any of the following:
ATCP 50.73(1)(a)
(a) Detention or retention structures such as dams, desilting reservoirs, sediment basins and debris basins.
ATCP 50.73(1)(b)
(b) Related structures such as channel linings, chutes, drop spillways or pipe drops.
ATCP 50.73(2)(a)
(a) Costs to design, construct, repair or modify a grade stabilization structure.
ATCP 50.73(2)(b)
(b) Costs for leveling and filling needed to install the structure.
ATCP 50.73(2)(c)
(c) Costs to establish permanent vegetative cover, or to provide temporary cover until permanent cover is established. This may include costs for mulch, fertilizer, seed and other necessary materials.
ATCP 50.73(3)
(3) Design, construction and maintenance. A cost-share grant under
s. ATCP 50.40 may not reimburse any cost related to a grade stabilization structure unless all of the following conditions are met:
ATCP 50.73(3)(a)
(a) The department pre-approves the structure in writing if the embankment structural height is 15 to 25 feet, or the maximum storage capacity is 15 to 50 acre-feet.
ATCP 50.73(3)(b)
(b) The structural height does not exceed 25 feet, and the maximum storage capacity does not exceed 50 acre-feet.
ATCP 50.73(3)(c)
(c) DNR is notified and given the opportunity to conduct a feasibility study if the structure is adjacent to a navigable stream or a stream supporting a fishery.
ATCP 50.73(3)(d)
(d) The structure complies with all of the following that apply:
ATCP 50.73(3)(d)1.
1. NRCS technical guide critical area planting standard 342 (June, 2002).
ATCP 50.73(3)(d)6.
6. NRCS technical guide grade stabilization structure standard 410 (July, 2001).
ATCP 50.73(3)(d)8.
8. NRCS technical guide lined waterway or outlet standard 468 (August, 2006).
ATCP 50.73(3)(d)12.
12. NRCS technical guide water and sediment control basin standard 638 (July, 2001).
ATCP 50.73 Note
Note: For information on how to obtain NRCS technical guide standards, including any secondary standards incorporated by reference in those standards, see Appendix G.
ATCP 50.73(3)(e)
(e) The landowner agrees to maintain the grade stabilization structure for 10 years unless farming operations on the affected land are discontinued.
ATCP 50.73 History
History: CR 01-090: cr.
Register September 2002 No. 561, eff. 10-1-02;
CR 08-075: am. (3) (d) 1. to 4. and 7. to 10.
Register April 2009 No. 640, eff. 5-1-09.
ATCP 50.74(1)
(1)
Definition. In this section, "heavy use area protection" means installation of surface material to control runoff and erosion in areas subject to concentrated or frequent livestock activity. "Heavy use area protection" may include establishing vegetative cover, or installing surfacing materials such as concrete, compacted stone and stone fragments, or geotextiles.
ATCP 50.74(2)
(2) Eligible costs. A cost-share grant under
s. ATCP 50.40 may reimburse any of the following costs related to heavy use area protection:
ATCP 50.74(2)(a)
(a) Costs for surfacing materials in a barnyard runoff control system, manure storage system or prescribed grazing system if necessary to facilitate removal of manure or to protect groundwater.
