Clark County Soil and Water Conservation District

Assistance Available to Landowners

The following is a list of approved conservation practices for Clark County.

NAME DESCRIPTION
LIFE SPAN
MAX PAY PURPOSE/APPLICABILITY
DSL-01 Permanent Vegetative Cover - Establishment
5
 $6,000
To protect the soil and reduce the pollution of water, air, or land from agriculture or silvicultural non-point sources by controlling erosion. To farm or ranch land subject to wind or water erosion, to be established in permanent vegetative cover.
DSL-02 Permanent Vegetative Cover - Improvement
5
 $7,500
To protect the soil and reduce the pollution of water, air, or land from agriculture or silvicultural non-point sources by controlling erosion. To farm or ranch land in permanent vegetative cover that needs improvement in order to provide adequate soil protection.
DSL-04

Terrace System      (without tile)

10
 $7,500
To control erosion, and prevent or reduce pollution of land, water, or air from agricultural non-point sources. To cropland subject to erosion from water runoff.
DSL-44 Terrace System      (with tile)
10
 $7,500
To control erosion, and prevent or reduce pollution of land, water or air from agricultural non-point sources. To cropland subject to erosion from water runoff.
DSL-05 Diversion
10
 $7,500
To control erosion, and prevent or reduce pollution of land, water, or air from agricultural non-point sources. To farmland subject to erosion from excess surface or subsurface water runoff where the problem can be corrected by such diversion facilities.
DSL-11

Permanent Vegetative Cover - Critical Areas

5
 $7,500
To establish vegetative cover to protect the soil and reduce the pollution of water, air, or land from agricultural or silvicultural non-point sources by controlling erosion. To critical areas on farms which are susceptible to erosion or where runoff, carrying substantial amounts of a sediment, constitutes a significant pollution hazard, or where both exist.
DWC-01 Water Impoundment Reservoir
10
 $7,500
To control soil erosion, prevent or reduce water pollution, and reduce agricultural or silvicultural non-point sources of pollution.  Structures that provide secondary benefits in addition to erosion control and water conservation will be encouraged. Examples of secondary benefits include items such as water conservation for agricultural and wildlife uses, livestock watering, and fire protection.  To farm or ranch land on which the construction of a water impoundment structure is necessary to erosion control.
DWP-01 Sediment Retention, Erosion or Water Control Structure
10
 $7,500
To prevent or reduce existing erosion and prevent or reduce pollution of water or land from agricultural non-point sources. To specific problem areas on farms where runoff of substantial amounts of sediment or runoff containing pesticides or fertilizers constitute a significant pollution hazard.
DWP-03 Sod Waterways
10
 $7,500
To prevent or reduce existing erosion and prevent or reduce pollution of water or land from agricultural non-point sources. To farmland needing permanent sod waterways to safely convey excess surface runoff water in a manner that will reduce erosion.
DSP-03 Planned Grazing System
5

$7,500 $90/acre

 To effect economically and environmentally sound agricultural land management on pastureland by demonstrating the best use of the soil and water resources through the use of rotational grazing. Environmental benefits include erosion control and/or prevention, and water quality protection. To pastureland where non-woody, permanent vegetative cover is established and can be enhanced through the use of a planned grazing system. As a minimum, the landowner must be willing to follow an approved grazing system, as developed in conjunction with NRCS, based on the needs of the landowner.
DSP-33 Planned Grazing System with Pond
10
 $3,500
To effect economically and environmentally sound agricultural land management on pastureland by demonstrating the best use of the soil and water resources through the use of rotational grazing. Environmental benefits include erosion control and/or prevention, and water quality protection. To pastureland where non-woody, permanent vegetative cover is established and can be enhanced through the use of a planned grazing system. As a minimum, the landowner must be willing to follow an approved grazing system, as developed in conjunction with NRCS, based on the needs of the landowner. 

If you have any questions concerning a practice or details regarding the state cost-share program, please feel free to contact the local office at 660-727-2955 ext. 3 and we would be glad to assist you.