### Question
How does the law define stewardship threshold?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 3839aa*, **stewardship threshold** is defined as:

> the level of management required, as determined by the Secretary, to conserve and improve the quality and condition of a natural resource through the use of—


(A) quality criteria under a resource management system

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 3839aa*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 58-ERODIBLE LAND AND WETLAND CONSERVATION AND RESERVE PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER IV-AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION PROGRAM > Part IV-Environmental Quality Incentives Program and Conservation Stewardship Program > subpart b-conservation stewardship program**

