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Pollution Hazard Corrections

Pollution Hazard Corrections. New CFO Training By: Ed Uhlenkamp, CFO. Overview. Types of pollution hazards Identifying pollution hazards Types of corrections Financial Assistance. Types of pollution hazards. Discharge from barn Failing concrete pits

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Pollution Hazard Corrections

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  1. Pollution Hazard Corrections New CFO Training By: Ed Uhlenkamp, CFO

  2. Overview Types of pollution hazards Identifying pollution hazards Types of corrections Financial Assistance

  3. Types of pollution hazards • Discharge from barn • Failing concrete pits • Earthen basins with deteriorated liners • Open lot runoff • Land application • Not adhering to setbacks from sensitive features • Over application (hard to prove) • Etc…

  4. Discharge from barn

  5. What would be the best fix? depopulate barn dig channel to main pit pump across the ground leave as is: no problem cows are clean pump both pits and land apply

  6. Earthen basins with deteriorated liners

  7. Open lot runoff

  8. Open lot runoff

  9. Identifying Pollution Hazards • Random inspections • Be sure to document the pollution hazard in the inspection report • Complaints • Spills, land application, etc • Random observations • i.e. See it from the road

  10. Is this a problem? yes no

  11. Complaints

  12. Identifying Pollution Hazards • Leaking manure storage areas can be identified fairly easily • Dead or “burned” vegetation around area • Possibly see manure discharging • Open lot runoff • Use MinnFARM to determine if hazard exists or the extent of the pollution hazard • Identifying land application hazards is more difficult • Records Check • Observation of setback violations

  13. Working w/ Producers • Some Producers may be reluctant to correct pollution hazards • CFOs need to use “patient persistence” • Look for the least expensive option for correcting the hazard • Look for the option that will help the producer operate more efficiently • i.e. Clean Water Diversions will keep lots drier in the Spring which will keep animals healthier • Assist producers with cost-share applications, BMP Loan Applications, MMP Writing

  14. Correcting Pollution Hazards • CFO is responsible for: • Keeping the project moving forward • Making sure everyone is communicating • Producer, NRCS, SWCD, Technical Service Providers, Engineers, Zoning Officials, BMP Loan Providers, etc. • Making sure the producer has all of the proper permits • Documenting the site w/ pics/MinnFARMs before and after the correction

  15. Low Cost Fixes • Perennial forage buffer strips • Lot size reduction • Reduce lot size before reducing AUs • Be careful not to overcrowd animals • Clean water diversions • More frequent cleaning • Establishing BMPs • All of the above together

  16. County Ditch and Cattle

  17. County Ditch and Cattle

  18. Feedlot in the trees

  19. Alternative Watering

  20. Exclusion fencing

  21. Winter cattle lot

  22. Winter cattle lot

  23. River crossing?

  24. Low cost fix or Higher cost? High cost fix Low cost fix

  25. Higher cost fixes Engineered filter strips Runoff control structures Basin w/ irrigation Roofs, etc Most of these will require financial assistance Remember NPDES sites require zero discharge

  26. Statutory Spending Limitations • MN Statute 116.07 Subd. 7, Subp p. limits that amount of money a regulatory authority can force a producer to spend to correct a pollution hazard • $3,000 for feedlots <300 AU • $10,000 for feedlots between 300 and 500 AU • If 75% Cost Share is available, the limits are removed • Spending limits do not apply to feedlots deemed an immediate public health threat

  27. Available Financial Assistance • Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) – NRCS • Generally covers 50% of project cost • Also covers some engineering and nutrient management costs • State Feedlot Cost-Share Program – BWSR/SWCD • Picks up what EQIP doesn’t cover up to 75% of project cost • Ag BMP Loans – Different County Offices • Covers the remainder of costs up to $100,000 • 3% Interest Rate w/ 10 yr payoff • Others – i.e. Well sealing programs, etc

  28. Other Assistance Available • Technical Service Providers • Non Point Engineering Staff • SWCD Technicians • Request their assistance through SWCD Offices • Can help develop plans for low cost fixes • Private Engineers • Lake Associations • Watershed District

  29. Wisdom through experience 20 # of non-working autos, trucks, farm implements 10 5 5 20 40 80 # of farm pets (cats, dogs, chickens, etc.)

  30. Best Way to Work With Producers • Be Patient • Be Persistent • Offer Options • Coordinate and Facilitate • NRCS, P & Z, SWCD • By using these practices you can prevent…………………..

  31. PROBLEMS?

  32. Questions?

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