formally named Overview of Method Sediment will be assessed based on visual observation of (1) eroded soil in irrigation runoff and (2) irrigation-induced field Describe general method erosion Assessment Area All irrigated lands in Focus Area Options include: (1) streamside area (include width if specified in method), (2) cropland, pasture, or other ag uplands, or (3) other (describe) Metric (Units Measured) Acres, based on their condition Options include: (1) stream or streambank miles, (2) acres, or (3) other (describe) Pre-Assessment Method Visually assess presence / absence and color / clarity of irrigation runoff, plus presence / absence of irrigation-induced Describe details of remote and field field erosion methods used to document initial conditions Post-Assessment Method Change class for areas where projects are implemented and repeat pre-assessment method to ensure effectiveness of Describe details of remote and field projects methods used to document final conditions; options include (1) repeat pre-assessment method or (2) update the classes from the pre-assessment Assessment Classes or Categories Class I. No irrigation water enters receiving water body AND no signs of irrigation-induced erosion List and define the classes or categories you will use to classify and Class II. No irrigation water (or clear water) enters record conditions receiving water body AND there are signs of erosion -or- Dirty irrigation water enters receiving water body AND no signs of irrigation-induced erosion Class III. Dirty irrigation water enters receiving water body AND there are signs of irrigation-induced erosion Class IV. Not ag land Table 6: Assessment Method Example 3 Showing Method for Bacteria (Manure Management) – Parameter (or Surrogate) to Assess Bacteria (manure management) Name of water quality parameter (surrogate in parentheses) Name of Method No formal name Provide name of method, if it is formally named Overview of Method Bacteria will be assessed based on the management of livestock manure as the surrogate Describe general method Assessment Area Properties along perennial and intermittent NHD streams Options include: (1) streamside area (include width if specified in method), (2) cropland, pasture, or other ag uplands, or (3) other (describe) Metric (Units Measured) Streambank miles, by changes in condition Options include: (1) stream or streambank miles, (2) acres, or (3)
formally named Overview of Method Describe general method Sediment will be assessed based on visual observation of (1) eroded soil in irrigation runoff and (2) irrigation-induced field erosion Assessment Area Options include: (1) streamside area (include width if specified in method), (2) cropland, pasture, or other ag uplands, or (3) other (describe) All irrigated lands in Focus Area Metric (Units Measured) Options include: (1) stream or streambank miles, (2) acres, or (3) other (describe) Acres, based on their condition Pre-Assessment Method Describe details of remote and field methods used to document initial conditions Visually assess presence / absence and color / clarity of irrigation runoff, plus presence / absence of irrigation-induced field erosion Post-Assessment Method Describe details of remote and field methods used to document final conditions; options include (1) repeat pre-assessment method or (2) update the classes from the pre-assessment Change class for areas where projects are implemented and repeat pre-assessment method to ensure effectiveness of projects Assessment Classes or Categories List and define the classes or categories you will use to classify and record conditions Class I. No irrigation water enters receiving water body AND no signs of irrigation-induced erosion Class II. No irrigation water (or clear water) enters receiving water body AND there are signs of erosion -or- Dirty irrigation water enters receiving water body AND no signs of irrigation-induced erosion Class III. Dirty irrigation water enters receiving water body AND there are signs of irrigation-induced erosion Class IV. Not ag land Table 6: Assessment Method – Example 3 Showing Method for Bacteria (Manure Management) Parameter (or Surrogate) to Assess Name of water quality parameter (surrogate in parentheses) Bacteria (manure management) Name of Method Provide name of method, if it is formally named No formal name Overview of Method Describe general method Bacteria will be assessed based on the management of livestock manure as the surrogate Assessment Area Options include: (1) streamside area (include width if specified in method), (2) cropland, pasture, or other ag uplands, or (3) other (describe) Properties along perennial and intermittent NHD streams Metric (Units Measured) Options include: (1) stream or streambank miles, (2) acres, or (3) Streambank miles, by changes in condition