OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SURFACE DRAINAGE- FIELD DITCH CODE 607 Landowner/Operator Job Location County SWCD Farm/Tract No. Prepared By Date This Operation and Maintenance, O&M Plan cites normal, repetitive activities that apply to the conservation practice and the plan lists inspection, repair and upkeep items which are required to achieve the intended function, benefits, and life of the conservation practice. The landowner/operator is responsible for establishing and implementing this plan. Items to inspect and maintain during the 15-year design life of the practice include, but are not limited to the following. Inspect after significant storm events and at least annually to identify repair and maintenance needs. Promptly repair or replace damaged components as necessary. Remove sediment that has accumulated to maintain capacity by keeping the design channel grade and cross section. Vegetation, where specified, shall be maintained and trees and brush controlled by mechanical or chemical (pesticides) means. Pesticides will be used in accordance with label requirements and where permitted. Do not operate vehicles on side slopes. Keep equipment operators informed of all potential hazards. Excavate sloughs and in channel side slopes, smooth, and re-seed. Remove sediment and debris from side inlet structures and maintain grading so runoff does not run over channel slopes. Special Considerations: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SURFACE DRAINAGE- MAIN OR LATERAL CODE 608
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SURFACE DRAINAGE- FIELD DITCH CODE 607 Landowner/Operator Job Location County SWCD Farm/Tract No. Prepared By Date This Operation and Maintenance, O&M Plan cites normal, repetitive activities that apply to the conservation practice and the plan lists inspection, repair and upkeep items which are required to achieve the intended function, benefits, and life of the conservation practice. The landowner/operator is responsible for establishing and implementing this plan. Items to inspect and maintain during the 15-year design life of the practice include, but are not limited to the following. Inspect after significant storm events and at least annually to identify repair and maintenance needs. Promptly repair or replace damaged components as necessary. Remove sediment that has accumulated to maintain capacity by keeping the design channel grade and cross section. Vegetation, where specified, shall be maintained and trees and brush controlled by mechanical or chemical (pesticides) means. Pesticides will be used in accordance with label requirements and where permitted. Do not operate vehicles on side slopes. Keep equipment operators informed of all potential hazards. Excavate sloughs and in channel side slopes, smooth, and re-seed. Remove sediment and debris from side inlet structures and maintain grading so runoff does not run over channel slopes. Special Considerations: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SURFACE DRAINAGE- MAIN OR LATERAL CODE 608
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