Engaging Farmers in Watershed Planning through Precision Conservation 2
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The document discusses the use of the Agricultural Conservation Planning Framework (ACPF) in subwatersheds of the Le Sueur River in Minnesota. It describes the mission statements of the Water Resources Center at Minnesota State University, which conducts research and outreach to improve water quality, and the Le Sueur River Watershed Network, which encourages collaboration around stewardship. The document also covers pre-settlement and post-settlement conditions, current impairments, barriers to using ACPF, next steps, and partners involved in the project.
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Engaging Farmers in Watershed Planning through Precision Conservation 2
- 1. Use of ACPF in subwatersheds of the Le Sueur River, Minnesota Jessica Nelson, Water Resources Center, Minnesota State University, Mankato
- 2. Source: Karen Gran et al. 2009
- 5. Impairments
- 6. Mission Statement: “Gather, interpret, and distribute data of environmental significance to help citizens enhance the quality of regional lakes, rivers, wetlands, and groundwater. This is accomplished through faculty and student applied research, educational programming, technical assistance, and water resource planning.” Data Collection Research Planning Coordination Technical Assistance Training Outreach
- 7. Le Sueur River Watershed Network Mission: “To encourage collaboration, empower citizens and nurture a land stewardship ethic amongst those that live, work and recreate in the watershed.”
- 9. Agricultural Conservation Planning Framework (ACPF) Tomer et al, 2013
- 10. Our Ah-ha Moment
- 11. Barriers
- 12. Next Steps:
- 13. Barriers
- 15. Thank you!
Editor's Notes
- Overall land cover percentages in the watershed are: Agriculture (83.9%), urban (6.5%) wetlands (3.5%), forest (1.4%), grassland (2.4%), and open water (2.1%) Minnesota South-central ~8x% agriculture, land use Demographics Geological history Size of watershed
- Nutrients + sediment Map of impaired waters Knickzone – and its affects
- Isn’t good or bad, it just it what it is, and job security for the folks that are working to help us adapt to the natural changes occurring, so that the river can adapt to the changing flows The Le Sueur River watershed is largely rural with 82% of the land under agricultural cultivation. More than 90% of the watersheds is in the Western Corn Belt Plains Ecoregion; however, a small area in the northern portion of the watershed is North Central Hardwood Forests Ecoregion.
- Staff – Shannon Fisher, Kim Musser, Ben Von Korff, Diane Wiley, Andy Meyer Role in the state and in the watershed CE+GIS work Operational goals: Research & Data Collection, Planning & Coordination, Technical Assistance, Training and Outreach http://www.staging.civcomweb.com/images/lightbulb.png http://www.outreach.psu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Outreach-Environment.jpg
- Soils are classified into hydrologic soil groups (HSG’s) to indicate the minimum rate of infiltration obtained for bare soil after prolonged wetting. The HSG’s, which are A, B, C, and D, are one element used in determining runoff curve numbers (see chapter 2). For the convenience of TR-55 users, exhibit A-1 lists the HSG classification of United States soils. The infiltration rate is the rate at which water enters the soil at the soil surface. It is controlled by surface conditions. HSG also indicates the transmission rate—the rate at which the water moves within the soil. This rate is controlled by the soil profile. Approximate numerical ranges for transmission rates shown in the HSG definitions were first published by Musgrave (USDA 1955). The four groups are defined by SCS soil scientists as follows: Group A soils have low runoff potential and high infiltration rates even when thoroughly wetted. They consist chiefly of deep, well to excessively drained sand or gravel and have a high rate of water transmission (greater than 0.30 in/hr). Group B soils have moderate infiltration rates when thoroughly wetted and consist chiefly of moderately deep to deep, moderately well to well drained soils with moderately fine to moderately coarse textures. These soils have a moderate rate of water transmission (0.15- 0.30 in/hr). Group C soils have low infiltration rates when thoroughly wetted and consist chiefly of soils with a layer that impedes downward movement of water and soils with moderately fine to fine texture. These soils have a low rate of water transmission (0.05-0.15 in/hr). Group D soils have high runoff potential. They have very low infiltration rates when thoroughly wetted and consist chiefly of clay soils with a high swelling potential, soils with a permanent high water table, soils with a claypan or clay layer at or near the surface, and shallow soils over nearly impervious material. These soils have a very low rate of water transmission (0-0.05 in/hr).
- My skills learned as an intern and researcher during my undergraduate career are now being applied every day in my GreenCorps service at the Water Resources Center. Act as a liaison for farmers, recreationists, landowners, local county staff, I have trained work study students, interns, co-workers, and graduate students Students don’t always do the best work, and Kim and Rick still trust us to help with their projects and do key components. They are always patient and willing to teach the proper way to approach work, and I have seen many students come through the office and lab, and they have all gone on to do either the workforce or to get their masters. Without the Center being here at MSU-Mankato I would definitely not have the experience I have today.