Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdca0

System Template Name: Irr. Crop Benchmark (Lordsburg)

Planning Phase: BENCHMARK Planning Level: N/A NRCS Land Use: Crop

System Narrative Template:

The setting is in the southern Deserted Basins. The soils are highly
variable, level to moderately sloping. The average precipitation is 8 -
10 inches. Occurring mostly as intense summer thunderstorms. Irrigation
water is supplied by irrigation wells from a depth of approximately 50 -
250 feet and by irrigation canals using river water from Gila River. The
primary crops produced are cotton, grain sorghums, corn, small grains
and vegetables.

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443 00N IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE

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AIR QUALITY, Other

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Airborne particulates during spring  
  winds.                               
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ANIMALS MANAGEMENT, Other

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Rodents and birds cause crop losses. 
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HUMAN ECONOMICS, Other

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Low profits, unstable markets.       
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PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Nutrient Management

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Poor fertilization practices -       
  nutrients leaching below root zone.  
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PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Weeds and insects are problems       
  causing lower yields.                
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SOIL CONDITION, Tilth, Crusting, Infiltration, Organic

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Frequent production of low residue   
  crops, results in low organic matter 
  levels.                              
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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ Management Period Method 5.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

SOIL EROSION, Irrigation Induced, soil loss 50.0 Tons/Year

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency 30.0
Percent

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.40 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdca1

System Template Name: Irr. Crop Opt. 1 (Lordsburg)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Crop

System Narrative Template:

Application of this system will improve irrigation efficiency, improve
soil conditions, and stabilize productivity, showing increased profit.
This system addresses all identified resource concerns.

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328 s01 CONSERVATION CROP ROTATION

344 s01 RESIDUE MANAGEMENT, SEASONAL

428A s01 IRRIGATION WATER CONVEYANCE, NONREINFORCED CONCRETE

> DITCH AND CANAL LINING

443 00N IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE

449 s01 IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT

590 s01 NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

595 s01 PEST MANAGEMENT

645 s01 UPLAND WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT

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AIR QUALITY, Other

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Reduced soil blowing due to improved Slight Improvement
  residue management.                  
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ANIMALS MANAGEMENT, Other

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Reduced damage from rodents and bird Slight Improvement
  problems.                            
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HUMAN ECONOMICS, Other

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Higher yields.                       Slight Improvement
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PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Nutrient Management

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  Effect Value                          Impact Value

  Improved fertilization techniques.    Moderate Improvement
  Improved nutrient uptake by plants.   
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PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved pesticide use.              Slight Reduction
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Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdca1

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SOIL CONDITION, Tilth, Crusting, Infiltration, Organic

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved residue management, less    Moderate Improvement
  tillage.                             
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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ Management Period Method 3.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

SOIL EROSION, Irrigation Induced, soil loss 10.0 Tons/Year

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency 65.0
Percent

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.55 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdca2

System Template Name: Irr. Crop Opt. 2 (Lordsburg)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Crop

System Narrative Template:

Application of this system will improve irrigation efficiency, improve
soil conditions, and stabilize productivity, showing increased profit.
This system addresses all identified resource concerns.

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328 s01 CONSERVATION CROP ROTATION

344 s01 RESIDUE MANAGEMENT, SEASONAL

430EE s01 IRRIGATION WATER CONVEYANCE, PIPELINE, LOW-PRESSURE,

> UNDERGROUND, PLASTIC

443 00N IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE

449 s01 IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT

464 s01 IRRIGATION LAND LEVELING

590 s01 NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

595 s01 PEST MANAGEMENT

609 s01 SURFACE ROUGHENING

645 s01 UPLAND WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT

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AIR QUALITY, Other

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Reduced soil blowing due to improved Slight Improvement
  residue management.                  
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ANIMALS MANAGEMENT, Other

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Reduced damage from rodents and bird Slight Improvement
  problems.                            
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HUMAN ECONOMICS, Other

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Higher crop yields.                  Slight Improvement
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PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Nutrient Management

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved fertilization programs.     Moderate Improvement
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PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved pesticide use.              Slight Reduction
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Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdca2

SOIL CONDITION, Tilth, Crusting, Infiltration, Organic

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved residue management          Slight Improvement
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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--SOIL
EROSION, Wind, WEQ Management Period Method 5.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

SOIL EROSION, Irrigation Induced, soil loss 10.0 Tons/Year

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency 65.0
Percent

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.50 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdcb0

System Template Name: Irr.Crop Benchmark (Las Cruces)

Planning Phase: BENCHMARK Planning Level: N/A NRCS Land Use: Crop

System Narrative Template:

The setting is in the southern deserted basin. The soils are variable
and the topography is nearly level. The precipitation is 8\" or less
occurring as high intensity, short duration summer thunderstorms.
Commonly grown crops include alfalfa, cotton, corn, chili, vegetables,
and pecans. Irrigation water is available from both surface and ground
water sources.

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344 00N RESIDUE MANAGEMENT, SEASONAL

443 00N IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE

464 00N IRRIGATION LAND LEVELING

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AIR QUALITY, Other

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  N/A                                  
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ANIMALS HABITAT,

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  N/A                                  
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HUMAN ECONOMICS, Other

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Small operating units - low profits. 
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HUMAN SOCIAL, Client Characteristics

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Many part-time farmers and absentee  
  landowners.                          
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PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, plant prod

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Lower than potential crop yields.    
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PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Nutrient Management

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Potential water quality problems.    
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PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Insects, weeds, and diseases are     
  common problems.                     
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Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdcb0

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SOIL CONDITION, Soil Compaction

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Some compaction caused by tillage.   
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SOIL CONDITION, Tilth, Crusting, Infiltration,

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Low organic matter, poor tilth.      
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WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency 45.0
Percent

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.40 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdcb1

System Template Name: Irr. Crop Opt. 1 (Las Cruces)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Crop

System Narrative Template:

By applying the practices for the delivery of irrigation water, land
leveling, and irrigation water management (Irrigation Water Management),
irrigation efficiency will increase significantly. Irrigation Water
management, pest management, and nutrient management will significantly
decrease the potential of ground water quality impairment. This system
addresses all identified resource concerns.

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328 s01 CONSERVATION CROP ROTATION

329B 00N RESIDUE MANAGEMENT, MULCH TILL

344 s01 RESIDUE MANAGEMENT, SEASONAL

428 s01 IRRIGATION WATER CONVEYANCE, DITCH/CANAL LINING

443 s01 IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE

449 s01 IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT

464 s01 IRRIGATION LAND LEVELING

587 s01 STRUCTURE FOR WATER CONTROL

590 s01 NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

595 s01 PEST MANAGEMENT

645 s01 UPLAND WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT

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AIR QUALITY, Other

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  N/A                                  Insignificant
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ANIMALS HABITAT, other

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  N/A                                  Insignificant
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HUMAN ECONOMICS, Other

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

                                       Moderate Improvement
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HUMAN SOCIAL, Client Characteristics

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  No change                            Insignificant
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PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, plant prod

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved overall management          Moderate Increase
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Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdcb1

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PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Nutrient Management

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved fertilization techniques    Moderate Improvement
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PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved pest management program     Moderate Reduction
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL CONDITION, Soil Compaction

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Decreased tillage operations         Moderate Reduction
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SOIL CONDITION, Tilth, Crusting, Infiltration, Organic

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased organic matter             Moderate Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency 65.0
Percent

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.55 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdcb2

System Template Name: Irr. Crop Opt. 2 (Las Cruces)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Crop

System Narrative Template:

Application of this system will improve irrigation efficiency, improve
soil condition, and stabilize productivity and address all concerns.

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328 s01 CONSERVATION CROP ROTATION

344 s01 RESIDUE MANAGEMENT, SEASONAL

443 s01 IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE

449 s01 IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT

590 s01 NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

595 s01 PEST MANAGEMENT

645 s01 UPLAND WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  N/A                                  Insignificant
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS HABITAT, other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  N/A                                  Insignificant
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Other

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Better management                    Slight Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN SOCIAL, Client Characteristics

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  No change                            Insignificant
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, plant prod

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved management                  Moderate Increase
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Nutrient Management

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved fertilization techniques    Moderate Improvement
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Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdcb2

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PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved pest management program     Moderate Reduction
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SOIL CONDITION, Soil Compaction

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Decreased tillage operations         Moderate Reduction
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SOIL CONDITION, Tilth, Crusting, Infiltration, Organic

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased percentage of organic      Moderate Improvement
  matter                               
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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency 55.0
Percent

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.55 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdcc0

System Template Name: Irr. Crop Benchmark (Albuquerque)

Planning Phase: BENCHMARK Planning Level: N/A NRCS Land Use: Crop

System Narrative Template:

Setting is southern desert basin. Soils gently rolling with sandy loam
surface texture. Currently being truck cropped. Rainfall is intense
summer storms with average annual rainfall of 8\". Irrigation waters
supplied from Rio Grande and is occasionally supplemented by shallow
irrigation wells. Part-time farmers characterize area.

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443 00N IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE

466 00N LAND SMOOTHING

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AIR QUALITY, Other

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Dust during land leveling.           
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HUMAN ECONOMICS, Farm/Ranch Financial Condition

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Low efficiencies require high labor  
  investments, producing low yields    
  and poor returns.                    
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HUMAN SOCIAL, Private & Public Values

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Poor aesthetics neglected or         
  abandoned fields.                    
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PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Nutrient Management

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Nutrient management inadequate.      
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PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Other

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Inadequate crop rotation.            
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PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Plant pests, weeds, insects present. 
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SOIL CONDITION, Other

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Excessive compaction/low organic     
  matter.                              
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Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdcc0

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EROSION, Wind, WEQ 10.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, water applied 130
AcIn/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency 20.0
Percent

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat 0.00 Acres

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdcc1

System Template Name: Irr. Crop Opt. 1 (Albuquerque)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Crop

System Narrative Template:

The installation of the structural practices will improve water
distribution and efficiencies. The management cultural practices will
improve yields and soil tilth reduce wind erosion and profit margin to
management.

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328 s01 CONSERVATION CROP ROTATION

340 s01 COVER AND GREEN MANURE CROP

388 s01 IRRIGATION FIELD DITCH

443 s01 IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE

449 s01 IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT

464 s01 IRRIGATION LAND LEVELING

587 s01 STRUCTURE FOR WATER CONTROL

590 s01 NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

595 s01 PEST MANAGEMENT

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Dust problem controlled by leveling  Slight Improvement
  in non-windy conditions.             
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Farm/Ranch Financial Condition

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased efficiency, reduced labor, Slight Improvement
  increased production.                
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN SOCIAL, Private & Public Values

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved appearance and values.      Slight Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Nutrient Management

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Nutrient management practices        Slight Improvement
  improved.                            
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Proper crop rotation applied         Slight Increase
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Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdcc1

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PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Plant pests managed.                 Slight Reduction
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL CONDITION, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

                                       Moderate Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ 5.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, water applied 65 AcIn/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency 40.0
Percent

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat 1.00 Acres

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdcc2

System Template Name: Irr. Crop Opt. 2 (Albuquerque)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Crop

System Narrative Template:

The installation of the structural and management practices will improve
water distribution, reduce labor, increase yields, increase organic
matter, improve tilth, reduce wind erosion, and increase returns to
management.

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328 s01 CONSERVATION CROP ROTATION

340 s01 COVER AND GREEN MANURE CROP

344 s01 RESIDUE MANAGEMENT, SEASONAL

428 s01 IRRIGATION WATER CONVEYANCE, DITCH/CANAL

443 s01 IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE

449 s01 IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT

464 s01 IRRIGATION LAND LEVELING

587 s01 STRUCTURE FOR WATER CONTROL

590 s01 NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

595 s01 PEST MANAGEMENT

645 s01 UPLAND WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

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  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Dust problem controlled by leveling  Slight Improvement
  in non-windy conditions.             
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Farm/Ranch Financial Condition

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased efficiency, reduced labor, Slight Improvement
  increased production.                
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN SOCIAL, Private & Public Values

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved appearance and aesthetic    Slight Improvement
  values.                              
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Nutrient Management

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Nutrient management systems applied. Slight Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Proper crop rotation applied.        Slight Increase
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Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdcc2

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Plant pests managed.                 Slight Reduction
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL CONDITION, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Decreased compaction and increased   Moderate Improvement
  organic matter.                      
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Numeric
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--SOIL
EROSION, Wind, WEQ 2.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, water applied 52 AcIn/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency 50.0
Percent

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat 5.00 Acres

Management System Templates

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

System Template Label: sdcd0

System Template Name: Irr. Crop Benchmark (Roswell)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: N/A NRCS Land Use: Crop

System Narrative Template:

Resource setting is in the southern desert (SD-3) resource area. Major
soils are Reakor, Reeves, Bigetty, and Pecos silty clay loam. Crops
include alfalfa, corn, cotton, small grain, vegetables, and all using
conventional tillage. Water is supplied from shallow/artesian wells.
Irrigation water-soluble salts vary from l - 10 mmhos/cm.

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Practices\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

344 00N RESIDUE MANAGEMENT, SEASONAL

443 00N IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Text
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Blowing dust.                        
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Low economic returns.                
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, plant prod

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Reduced productivity due to low      
  irrigation efficiency and poor soil  
  tilth.                               
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Nutrient Management

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Low soil fertility.                  
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Yield reduction due to pest          
  infestation.                         
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL CONDITION, Tilth, Crusting, Infiltration, Organic

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Excess tillage. Low organic matter.  
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

WATER QUALITY, Groundwater Contaminants, salt in ground water

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Salts in irrigation water (mmhos/cm  
  range from l.0 - 10.0)               
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

System Template Label: sdcd0

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Numeric
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ Annual Method 5.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency 50.0
Percent

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.45 HSI

Management System Templates

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

System Template Label: sdcd1

System Template Name: Irr. Crop Opt. 1 (Roswell)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Crop

System Narrative Template:

Resource management, in combination with structural measures, will
properly address all of the listed resource concerns, which will result
in a higher production, water savings, and improved wildlife habitat.

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Practices\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

328 s01 CONSERVATION CROP ROTATION

344 s01 RESIDUE MANAGEMENT, SEASONAL

430 s01 IRRIGATION CONVEYANCE PIPELINE

443 s01 IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE

449 s01 IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT

464 s01 IRRIGATION LAND LEVELING

590 s01 NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

595 s01 PEST MANAGEMENT

645 s01 UPLAND WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Text
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Blowing dust managed.                Slight Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  More effective use of capital.       Moderate Improvement
  Better management.                   
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, plant prod

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved soil tilth and irrigation   Moderate Increase
  system efficiency.                   
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Nutrient Management

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved soil fertility. Efficient   Moderate Improvement
  fertilizer use.                      
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved pest management             Moderate Reduction
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

System Template Label: sdcd1

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Text
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL CONDITION, Tilth, Crusting, Infiltration, Organic

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved residue management and      Moderate Improvement
  reduced tillage.                     
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

WATER QUALITY, Groundwater Contaminants, salt in ground water

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved germination and crop        Slight Reduction
  selection.                           
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Numeric
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ Annual Method 2.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency 60.0
Percent

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.50 HSI

Management System Templates

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

System Template Label: sdcd2

System Template Name: Irr. Crop Opt. 2 (Roswell)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Crop

System Narrative Template:

Resource management, in combination with structural measures, will
properly address all of the listed resource concerns, which will result
in a higher production, water savings, and improved wildlife habitat.

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Practices\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

328 s01 CONSERVATION CROP ROTATION

344 s01 RESIDUE MANAGEMENT, SEASONAL

430DD s01 IRRIGATION WATER CONVEYANCE, PIPELINE, HIGH

UNDERGROUND, PLASTIC

442 s01 IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SPRINKLER

449 s01 IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT

590 s01 NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

595 s01 PEST MANAGEMENT

645 s01 UPLAND WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Text
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

+------------------------------------+---------------------------------+
| Effect Value                       | Impact Value                    |
+------------------------------------+---------------------------------+
| Improved germination and crop      | Slight Improvement              |
| selection.                         |                                 |
|                                    |                                 |
| Blowing dust managed.              |                                 |
+------------------------------------+---------------------------------+

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  More effective use of capital.       Moderate Improvement
  Improved management.                 
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, plant prod

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved plant selections            Moderate Increase
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Nutrient Management

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved soil fertility.             Moderate Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved pest management             Moderate Reduction
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

System Template Label: sdcd2

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Text
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL CONDITION, Tilth, Crusting, Infiltration, Organic

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved residue management and      Moderate Improvement
  reduced tillage.                     
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

WATER QUALITY, Groundwater Contaminants, salt in ground water

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Better germination and crop          Slight Reduction
  selection.                           
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Numeric
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--SOIL
EROSION, Wind, WEQ Annual Method 2.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency 65.0
Percent

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.50 HSI

Management System Templates

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

System Template Label: sdce0

System Template Name: Irr. Crop Benchmark (Socorro)

Planning Phase: BENCHMARK Planning Level: N/A NRCS Land Use: Crop

System Narrative Template:

The setting is in the southern desert MLRA. The irrigated cropland is
located in the valley floor of the Rio Grande River. The soils are level
ranging from clays and clay loams to loamy sands. Irrigation water is
primarily supplied by the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District (MRGCD)
and applied through surface system. Wells are used primarily for
supplemental irrigation during dry periods. Water is generally of high
quality, however well water is generally higher in salts. Primary crops
grown are alfalfa, chili, corn, and oats.

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Practices\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

443 00N IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE

464 00N IRRIGATION LAND LEVELING

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Text
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Dust in air during land leveling     
  operations                           
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN SOCIAL, Private & Public Values

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increasing tensions with             
  environmentalist organizations over  
  silvery minnow. Conflicts over       
  diversion of irrigation water        
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

.

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, plant prod

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Yields lower than potential          
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Nutrient Management

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Poor efficiency in applying and      
  managing nutrients.                  
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Decreased production due to insects  
  and weeds.                           
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL CONDITION, Soil Compaction

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Reduced infiltration rates, reduced  
  yields due to high compaction.       
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

System Template Label: sdce0

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Text
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL CONDITION, Soil Contaminants, excess chemicals in soil

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Reduced germination rates/seedling   
  survival due to high salinity.       
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL CONDITION, Tilth, Crusting, Infiltration, Organic

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Limited root growth. Reduced yields, 
  poor tilth.                          
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL DEPOSITION, Damage, onsite

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  High sediment load in irrigation     
  waters.                              
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Numeric
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency 45.0
Percent

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.30 HSI

Management System Templates

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

System Template Label: sdce1

System Template Name: Irr. Crop Opt. 1 (Socorro)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Crop

System Narrative Template:

The combination of structural practices installed in concert with
management practices will improve conditions on site and result in
increased crop yields, increased irrigation water efficiencies and
improved habitat for wildlife. This system adequately addresses
identified concerns.

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Practices\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

328 s01 CONSERVATION CROP ROTATION

344 s01 RESIDUE MANAGEMENT, SEASONAL

388 s01 IRRIGATION FIELD DITCH

443 s01 IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE

449 s01 IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT

464 s01 IRRIGATION LAND LEVELING

587 s01 STRUCTURE FOR WATER CONTROL

590 s01 NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

595 s01 PEST MANAGEMENT

645 s01 UPLAND WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Text
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Fields leveled prior to critical     Slight Improvement
  wind erosion periods where possible. 
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN SOCIAL, Private & Public Values

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Less water use                       Moderate Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, plant prod

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved management                  Moderate Increase
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Nutrient Management

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved nutrient management         Moderate Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  More efficient use of pesticides.    Moderate Reduction
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

System Template Label: sdce1

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Text
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL CONDITION, Soil Compaction

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Less tillage operations              Moderate Reduction
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL CONDITION, Soil Contaminants, excess chemicals in soil

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved residue management          Moderate Reduction
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL CONDITION, Tilth, Crusting, Infiltration, Organic

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Incorporation of residues into soil  Moderate Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL DEPOSITION, Damage, onsite

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Decreased use of irrigation with     Moderate Reduction
  sediment ladened water.              
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Numeric
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency 60.0
Percent

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.55 HSI

Management System Templates

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

System Template Label: sdce2

System Template Name: Irr. Crop Opt. 2 (Socorro)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Crop

System Narrative Template:

The combination of structural practices installed in concert with
management practices will improve conditions on site and result in
increased crop yields, increased irrigation water efficiencies and
improved habitat for wildlife. This system adequately addresses
identified concerns.

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Practices\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

328 s01 CONSERVATION CROP ROTATION

344 s01 RESIDUE MANAGEMENT, SEASONAL

428A s01 IRRIGATION WATER CONVEYANCE, NONREINFORCED CONCRETE

> DITCH AND CANAL LINING

430 s01 IRRIGATION WATER CONVEYANCE PIPELINE

443 s01 IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE

449 s01 IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT

464 s01 IRRIGATION LAND LEVELING

587 s01 STRUCTURE FOR WATER CONTROL

590 s01 NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

595 s01 PEST MANAGEMENT

645 s01 UPLAND WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Text
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Reduced dust by irrigation           Slight Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN SOCIAL, Private & Public Values

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Reduced water use leaving more water Moderate Improvement
  for other uses.                      
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, plant prod

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved management                  Moderate Increase
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Nutrient Management

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  More efficient use of fertilizer     Moderate Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  More efficient use of pesticides.    Moderate Reduction
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

System Template Label: sdce2

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Text
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL CONDITION, Soil Compaction

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved residue management less     Moderate Reduction
  tillage operations.                  
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL CONDITION, Soil Contaminants, excess chemicals in soil

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved residue management          Moderate Reduction
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL CONDITION, Tilth, Crusting, Infiltration, Organic

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased amounts of residues        Moderate Improvement
  produced and incorporated into soil  
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL DEPOSITION, Damage, onsite

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Reduced use of sediment ladened      Moderate Reduction
  water.                               
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Numeric
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency 60.0
Percent

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.55 HSI

Management System Templates

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

System Template Label: sdcf0

System Template Name: Irr. Crop Benchmark (TorC)

Planning Phase: BENCHMARK Planning Level: N/A NRCS Land Use: Crop

System Narrative Template:

The setting is in southern deserted basin. The soils are deep and well
to poorly drained. The topography is level to gently sloping. The
precipitation is approximately 8 in. annually occurring mostly as high
intensity, short duration thunderstorms. Commonly grown crops may
include alfalfa, pecans, cotton, corn, chile, and other vegetables.
Primarily using conventional tillage. Primarily family farms.

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Practices\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

443 00N IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE

464 00N IRRIGATION LAND LEVELING

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Text
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Dust during leveling operations.     
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Low profit margins.                  
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS CONDITION, Plants Health & Vigor

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Low vigor-reduced yields.            
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, plant prod

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Low yields.                          
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Nutrient Management

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improper fertilization methods &     
  timing of applications.              
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Reduced yields due to commonly       
  occurring weed, insect, and disease. 
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

System Template Label: sdcf0

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Text
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL CONDITION, Soil Compaction

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Some compaction due to tillage.      
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL CONDITION, Tilth, Crusting, Infiltration, Organic

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Low organic matter.                  
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Numeric
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ Annual Method 5.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency 50.0
Percent

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.30 HSI

Management System Templates

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

System Template Label: sdcf1

System Template Name: Irr. Crop Opt.1 (TorC)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Crop

System Narrative Template:

By applying the irrigation water delivery practices and Irrigation Water
Management, irrigation efficiencies will improve significantly. By
applying Irrigation Water Management, pest and nutrient management,
threats to impairment of water quality will be minimized and crop
production will be improved. Crop residue management will increase soil
organic matter content.

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Practices\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

328 s01 CONSERVATION CROP ROTATION

344 s01 RESIDUE MANAGEMENT, SEASONAL

428A s01 IRRIGATION WATER CONVEYANCE, NONREINFORCED CONCRETE

> DITCH AND CANAL LINING

443 s01 IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE

449 s01 IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT

587 s01 STRUCTURE FOR WATER CONTROL

590 s01 NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

595 s01 PEST MANAGEMENT

645 s01 UPLAND WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Text
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Leveling operations, not done during Slight Improvement
  windy season.                        
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved management.                 Moderate Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS CONDITION, Plants Health & Vigor

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Better overall management.           Moderate Increase
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, plant prod

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Better overall management.           Moderate Increase
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Nutrient Management

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved fertilization techniques.   Moderate Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

System Template Label: sdcf1

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Text
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved plant pest control          Moderate Reduction
  techniques.                          
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL CONDITION, Soil Compaction

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  High residue crops incorporated into Insignificant
  soil.                                
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL CONDITION, Tilth, Crusting, Infiltration, Organic

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  High residue crops incorporated into Moderate Improvement
  soil. Manure added.                  
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Numeric
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ Annual Method 2.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency 65.0
Percent

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.55 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdcf2

System Template Name: Irr. Crop Opt.2 (TorC)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Crop

System Narrative Template:

By applying the irrigation water delivery practices and Irrigation Water
Management, irrigation efficiencies will improve sufficiently. By
applying Irrigation Water Management, pest and nutrient management,
threats to impairment of water quality will be minimized and crop
production will be improved. Better residue management will increase
soil organic matter content. The system adequately addresses all
identical resource concerns.

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328 s01 CONSERVATION CROP ROTATION

344 s01 RESIDUE MANAGEMENT, SEASONAL

443 s01 IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE

449 s01 IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT

587 s01 STRUCTURE FOR WATER CONTROL

590 s01 NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

595 s01 PEST MANAGEMENT

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Leveling operations not carried out  Slight Improvement
  during critical wind erosion         
  periods.                             
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved management and increased    Moderate Improvement
  production.                          
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS CONDITION, Plants Health & Vigor

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Best management.                     Moderate Increase
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, plant prod

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Better management.                   Moderate Increase
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Nutrient Management

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved fertilization techniques.   Moderate Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdcf2

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved pest management techniques. Moderate Reduction
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL CONDITION, Soil Compaction

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  High residue crops incorporated into Slight Reduction
  soil.                                
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL CONDITION, Tilth, Crusting, Infiltration, Organic

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  High residue crops grown and         Moderate Improvement
  incorporated into soil manure added. 
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--SOIL
EROSION, Wind, WEQ Annual Method 2.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency 65.0
Percent

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.55 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdcg0

System Template Name: Crop Benchmark (Artesia)

Planning Phase: BENCHMARK Planning Level: N/A NRCS Land Use: Crop

System Narrative Template:

This setting is in southern Chaves and North Eddy County in Pecos Valley
Artesian Conservancy District. Soils are 80% deep loams and silt loams
and 20% are in flood prone areas. General land slope 1%. Wells are
metered and 3.5-ac/ft water per irrigated acre is allotted. Water is
from deep Artesian wells and shallow non-free flowing Artesian wells.
Average gal/min/ac is 8. Main crops are alfalfa, cotton, chile, forage
crops, and pecans.

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388 00N IRRIGATION FIELD DITCH

443 00N IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Dust during certain tillage          
  operations.                          
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS HABITAT, other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  N/A                                  
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Low profit margins.                  
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Nutrient Management

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  High gypsum and low organic matter   
  causing nutrient deficiencies.       
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  High occurrence of weeds, pests, and 
  diseases.                            
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL CONDITION, Soil Compaction

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Compaction affecting rooting depth.  
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdcg0

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL CONDITION, Soil Contaminants, excess chemicals in soil

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  High gypsum levels.                  
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL CONDITION, Tilth, Crusting, Infiltration, Organic

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Low water holding capacity.          
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

WATER QUALITY, Groundwater Contaminants, other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  High sulfate level.                  
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

WATER QUANTITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Water table lowers during drought    
  years.                               
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ 8.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency 50.0
Percent

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdcg1

System Template Name: Crop Opt.1 (Artesia)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Crop

System Narrative Template:

The facilitating practices and management practices will adequately
address the identified resource concerns.

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324 s01 CHISELING AND SUBSOILING

328 s01 CONSERVATION CROP ROTATION

329B 00N RESIDUE MANAGEMENT, MULCH TILL

430DD s01 IRRIGATION WATER CONVEYANCE, PIPELINE, HIGH-PRESSURE,

> UNDERGROUND, PLASTIC

442 s01 IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SPRINKLER

449 s01 IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT

587 s01 STRUCTURE FOR WATER CONTROL

590 s01 NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

595 s01 PEST MANAGEMENT

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Reduced tillage.                     Moderate Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS HABITAT, other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  N/A                                  Insignificant
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Decrease labor field operation       Slight Improvement
  costs.                               
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Nutrient Management

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Timely application of manure and     Slight Improvement
  fertilizers.                         
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Weeds, insects, and disease cycles   Slight Reduction
  are interrupted.                     
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdcg1

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL CONDITION, Soil Compaction

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Decreased field operations and       Moderate Reduction
  increased root depth.                
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL CONDITION, Soil Contaminants, excess chemicals in soil

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Gypsum levels managed.               Insignificant
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL CONDITION, Tilth, Crusting, Infiltration, Organic

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased infiltration decreased     Moderate Improvement
  crusting. Poor tilth.                
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

WATER QUALITY, Groundwater Contaminants, other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  No change.                           Insignificant
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

WATER QUANTITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Reduced evaporating losses in        Slight Improvement
  system.                              
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--SOIL
EROSION, Wind, WEQ 3.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency 65.0
Percent

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdcg2

System Template Name: Crop Opt.2 (Artesia)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Crop

System Narrative Template:

The facilitating practices along with management practices will
adequately address identified resource concerns.

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328 s01 CONSERVATION CROP ROTATION

430 s01 IRRIGATION WATER CONVEYANCE PIPELINE

443 s01 IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE

449 s01 IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT

464 s01 IRRIGATION LAND LEVELING

587 s01 STRUCTURE FOR WATER CONTROL

590 s01 NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

595 s01 PEST MANAGEMENT

642 s01 WELL

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Some increased ground cover.         Moderate Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS HABITAT, other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  N/A                                  Insignificant
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Decrease labor field operation       Slight Improvement
  costs.                               
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Nutrient Management

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Timely application of manure and     Moderate Improvement
  chemical fertilizers.                
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Weeds, insects, and disease cycles   Moderate Reduction
  are interrupted.                     
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdcg2

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL CONDITION, Soil Compaction

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased root biomass.              Moderate Reduction
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL CONDITION, Soil Contaminants, excess chemicals in soil

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Salts leached from root zone.        Slight Reduction
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL CONDITION, Tilth, Crusting, Infiltration, Organic

+------------------------------------+---------------------------------+
| Effect Value                       | Impact Value                    |
+------------------------------------+---------------------------------+
| Increased organic matter and       | Moderate Improvement            |
| infiltration.                      |                                 |
|                                    |                                 |
| Decreased crusting.                |                                 |
+------------------------------------+---------------------------------+

WATER QUALITY, Groundwater Contaminants, other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  No change.                           Slight Reduction
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

WATER QUANTITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Reduced system seepage and           Slight Improvement
  evaporation losses.                  
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ 3.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency 75.0
Percent

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdch0

System Template Name: Irr. Crop Benchmark (Carlsbad)

Planning Phase: BENCHMARK Planning Level: N/A NRCS Land Use: Crop

System Narrative Template:

The setting is in the Southern Deserted Basin. The soils are level to
nearly level and highly variable ranging from sands to clays, deep to
shallow soils. Irrigation is primarily obtained from surface waters and
supplemented by ground water. These are primarily family farms averaging
approximately 100 acres in size. The water quality is generally poor due
to salts limiting vegetable production. Main crops grown are cotton and
alfalfa with pecan acreages increasing.

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443 00N IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Airborne Sediment&Smoke Particulate, offsite safety

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Dust is occasionally a safety hazard 
  off site.                            
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

AIR QUALITY, Airborne Sediment&Smoke Particulate, onsite safety

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Dust is occasionally a safety hazard 
  on site.                             
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS HABITAT, other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  N/A                                  
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Farm/Ranch Financial Condition

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Low profits                          
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, plant prod

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Low yields.                          
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Nutrient Management

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Nutrients leaching beyond root zone. 
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Pink bollworm problems.              
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdch0

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL CONDITION, Soil Contaminants, excess chemicals in soil

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  High salinity in soil.               
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL CONDITION, Tilth, Crusting, Infiltration, Organic

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Poor tilth, low organic matter.      
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

WATER QUALITY, Groundwater Contaminants, salt in ground water

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Excessive salts in ground water.     
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

WATER QUALITY, Surface Water Contam, salt in surface water

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Excessive salts in surface water.    
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ 5.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency 50.0
Percent

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.40 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdch1

System Template Name: Irr. Crop Opt.1 (Carlsbad)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Crop

System Narrative Template:

All planned conservation practices will address each resource concern to
improve resource conditions.

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328 s01 CONSERVATION CROP ROTATION

344 s01 RESIDUE MANAGEMENT, SEASONAL

443 s01 IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE

449 s01 IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT

464 s01 IRRIGATION LAND LEVELING

590 s01 NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

595 s01 PEST MANAGEMENT

645 s01 UPLAND WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Airborne Sediment&Smoke Particulate, offsite safety

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved ground cover, and residue   Moderate Improvement
  management.                          
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

AIR QUALITY, Airborne Sediment&Smoke Particulate, onsite safety

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved ground cover, and residue   Moderate Improvement
  management.                          
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS HABITAT, other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  N/A                                  Insignificant
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Farm/Ranch Financial Condition

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved overall management.         Slight Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, plant prod

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved root systems.               Moderate Increase
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Nutrient Management

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Reduced leaching of nutrients below  Moderate Improvement
  root zones.                          
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

System Template Label: sdch1

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Text
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Better overall management and        Moderate Reduction
  pesticide use                        
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

.

SOIL CONDITION, Soil Contaminants, excess chemicals in soil

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved soil and water management.  Slight Reduction
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL CONDITION, Tilth, Crusting, Infiltration, Organic

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased crop residues. Improved    Moderate Improvement
  residue management.                  
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

WATER QUALITY, Groundwater Contaminants, salt in ground water

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  No change in water quality, but      Insignificant
  using adapted crops.                 
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

WATER QUALITY, Surface Water Contam, salt in surface water

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Using adapted crops in rotation.     Insignificant
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Numeric
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ 3.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency 90.0
Percent

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.55 HSI

Management System Templates

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

System Template Label: sdch2

System Template Name: Irr. Crop Opt.2 (Carlsbad)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Crop

System Narrative Template:

All planned conservation practices will adequately address each resource
concern and improve resource conditions.

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328 s01 CONSERVATION CROP ROTATION

344 s01 RESIDUE MANAGEMENT, SEASONAL

428A s01 IRRIGATION WATER CONVEYANCE, NONREINFORCED CONCRETE

> DITCH AND CANAL LINING

443 s01 IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE

449 s01 IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT

464 s01 IRRIGATION LAND LEVELING

590 s01 NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

595 s01 PEST MANAGEMENT

645 s01 UPLAND WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Text
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Airborne Sediment&Smoke Particulate, offsite safety

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved ground cover by applying    Moderate Improvement
  management practices.                
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

AIR QUALITY, Airborne Sediment&Smoke Particulate, onsite safety

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved ground cover by applying    Moderate Improvement
  management practices.                
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS HABITAT, other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  N/A                                  Insignificant
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Farm/Ranch Financial Condition

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved management of operation.    Slight Improvement
  Fewer expenses.                      
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, plant prod

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Healthier plants.                    Moderate Increase
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

System Template Label: sdch2

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Nutrient Management

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Reduced leaching more nutrients      Moderate Improvement
  available to plants.                 
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved pesticide use.              Moderate Reduction
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL CONDITION, Soil Contaminants, excess chemicals in soil

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved irrigation water            Slight Reduction
  management.                          
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL CONDITION, Tilth, Crusting, Infiltration, Organic

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased crop residues. Improved    Moderate Improvement
  residue management.                  
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

WATER QUALITY, Groundwater Contaminants, salt in ground water

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Using salt tolerant crops.           Insignificant
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

WATER QUALITY, Surface Water Contam, salt in surface water

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Using adapted crops.                 Insignificant
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Numeric
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ 3.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency 90.0
Percent

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.55 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdci0

System Template Name: Irr. Crop Benchmark (Deming)

Planning Phase: BENCHMARK Planning Level: N/A NRCS Land Use: Crop

System Narrative Template:

The setting is Chihuahua desert. Soils are level to nearly level,
typically with clay loam surface texture. Annual rainfall is less than
12\" normally. Irrigation water is supplied by wells and is pumped from
approximately 200 feet or more and is of high quality. Major crops
include vegetables, cotton, wheat, and grain sorghum. Operations are
primarily family farms with some family owned corporations.

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Practices\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

443 00N IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Dust in air during spring tillage.   
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Conservation System Cost Effectiveness

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Reduced income due to inefficiency   
  of irrigation system, and            
  application of fertilizer and        
  pesticides.                          
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS CONDITION, Plants Health & Vigor

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Lowered vigor due to water stress    
  and soil conditions.                 
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, plant prod

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Lowered productivity due to low      
  organic matter, poor tilth, & low    
  irrigation efficiencies.             
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Establishment, Growth, and Harvest

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Low irrigation efficiency prevents   
  optimum plant establishment and      
  growth.                              
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Nutrient Management

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Low irrigation efficiency causes     
  nutrient losses through leaching.    
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdci0

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

PLANTS MANAGEMENT,

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Weeds and insects are problems.      
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL CONDITION, Tilth, Crusting, Infiltration, Organic

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Conventional tillage has negative    
  effect on soil structure and         
  frequent production of low residue   
  crops can cause low organic matter   
  levels.                              
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ Management Period Method 5.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, water applied 44 AcIn/Ac/Yr

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.30 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdci1

System Template Name: Irr. Crop Opt.1 (Deming)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Crop

System Narrative Template:

Application of the system will improve irrigation efficiency, improve
soil conditions, and stabilize productivity. This system addresses all
identified resource concerns.

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328 s01 CONSERVATION CROP ROTATION

344 s01 RESIDUE MANAGEMENT, SEASONAL

428A s01 IRRIGATION WATER CONVEYANCE, NONREINFORCED CONCRETE

> DITCH AND CANAL LINING

430EE 00N IRRIGATION WATER CONVEYANCE, PIPELINE, LOW-PRESSURE,

> UNDERGROUND, PLASTIC

443 s01 IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE

449 s01 IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT

464 s01 IRRIGATION LAND LEVELING

590 s01 NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

595 s01 PEST MANAGEMENT

645 s01 UPLAND WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  More residue protecting soil surface Moderate Improvement
  during critical erosion period.      
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Conservation System Cost Effectiveness

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Greater efficiency in use of water,  Moderate Improvement
  fertilizers, and pesticides.         
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS CONDITION, Plants Health & Vigor

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved vigor and less disease.     Moderate Increase
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, plant prod

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved management.                 Moderate Increase
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Establishment, Growth, and Harvest

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved establishment and growth.   Moderate Increase
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdci1

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Nutrient Management

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased efficiency of fertilizer   Moderate Improvement
  application and reduced nutrient     
  losses by leaching.                  
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  More efficient use of pesticides.    Moderate Reduction
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL CONDITION, Tilth, Crusting, Infiltration, Organic

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased crop residue on soil       Moderate Improvement
  surface.                             
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--SOIL
EROSION, Wind, WEQ Management Period Method 4.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, water applied 31 AcIn/Ac/Yr

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.70 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdci2

System Template Name: Irr. Crop Opt.2 (Deming)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Crop

System Narrative Template:

Application of this system will improve irrigation efficiency, improve
soil condition, and stabilize productivity.

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328 s01 CONSERVATION CROP ROTATION

329B 00N RESIDUE MANAGEMENT, MULCH TILL

430 s01 IRRIGATION WATER CONVEYANCE PIPELINE

441 s01 IRRIGATION SYSTEM, TRICKLE

449 s01 IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT

590 s01 NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

595 s01 PEST MANAGEMENT

645 s01 UPLAND WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Reduced dust from tillage by better  Moderate Improvement
  residue management.                  
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Conservation System Cost Effectiveness

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Greater efficiency in use of water,  Moderate Improvement
  fertilizers, and pesticides.         
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS CONDITION, Plants Health & Vigor

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved health and reduced disease. Moderate Increase
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, plant prod

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved management.                 Moderate Increase
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Establishment, Growth, and Harvest

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved germination &               Moderate Increase
  establishment.                       
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Nutrient Management

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased efficiency of fertilizer   Moderate Improvement
  application and reduced leaching of  
  nutrients.                           
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdci2

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  More efficient use of pesticides.    Moderate Reduction
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL CONDITION, Tilth, Crusting, Infiltration, Organic

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased crop residue on soil       Moderate Improvement
  surface. Reduced tillage.            
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Numeric
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ Management Period Method 5.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, water applied 22 AcIn/Ac/Yr

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.70 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdcj0

System Template Name: Irr.Crop Benchmark (Los Lunas)

Planning Phase: BENCHMARK Planning Level: N/A NRCS Land Use: Crop

System Narrative Template:

The setting is in the Southern Deserted Basin. The soils are very gently
sloping typically with sandy loam surface textures. Crops consist of
alfalfa, small grains, chile, and other vegetable crops. The rainfall
occurs as intense summer storms with an average rainfall of about 8
inches. Irrigation water is primarily supplied out of the Rio Grande and
occasionally supplemented by shallow irrigation wells. Mostly full-time
farmers.

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466 00N LAND SMOOTHING

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Airborne sediment (dust) during      
  spring months.                       
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Farm/Ranch Financial Condition

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Low efficiency requires high labor   
  inputs. Profit is quite low.         
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN SOCIAL, Private & Public Values

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Poor aesthetics. Abandoned or        
  neglected fields. Some negative      
  public comments.                     
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, plant prod

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Low yields.                          
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Nutrient Management

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improvements needed in fertility     
  program.                             
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Weeds and insects.                   
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdcj0

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL CONDITION, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Excessive soil compaction. Low       
  organic matter.                      
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--SOIL
EROSION, Wind, WEQ Annual Method 10.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency 40.0
Percent

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.40 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdcj1

System Template Name: Irr.Crop Opt.1 (Los Lunas)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Crop

System Narrative Template:

The installation of the structural practices will improve water
distribution and efficiencies. The management and cultural practices
will improve yields and soil tilth, reduce wind erosion and profit
margin to management. This system will address all identified resource
concerns.

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328 s01 CONSERVATION CROP ROTATION

340 s01 COVER AND GREEN MANURE CROP

344 s01 RESIDUE MANAGEMENT, SEASONAL

388 s01 IRRIGATION FIELD DITCH

443 s01 IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE

449 s01 IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT

464 s01 IRRIGATION LAND LEVELING

590 s01 NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

595 s01 PEST MANAGEMENT

645 s01 UPLAND WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  +2proved residue management.         
  Improved vegetative ground cover.    
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Farm/Ranch Financial Condition

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased efficiency and production  Moderate Improvement
  through proper management and        
  reduced labor costs.                 
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN SOCIAL, Private & Public Values

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased production improved        Moderate Improvement
  appearance.                          
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, plant prod

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Well-developed root systems.         Moderate Increase
  Healthier plants.                    
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Nutrient Management

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved fertility program.          Moderate Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdcj1

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved pest management program.    
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL CONDITION, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Decreased tillage increased organic  Moderate Improvement
  matter.                              
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Numeric
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ Annual Method 5.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency 60.0
Percent

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.55 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdcj2

System Template Name: Irr.Crop Opt.2 (Los Lunas)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Crop

System Narrative Template:

The installation of the structural and management practices will improve
water distribution, reduce labor, increase yields, increase organic
matter, improve tilth, reduce wind erosion and increase returns to
management. This system fully addresses all identified resource
concerns.

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328 s01 CONSERVATION CROP ROTATION

340 s01 COVER AND GREEN MANURE CROP

344 s01 RESIDUE MANAGEMENT, SEASONAL

380 s01 WINDBREAK/SHELTERBELT ESTABLISHMENT

428 s01 IRRIGATION WATER CONVEYANCE, DITCH/CANAL LINING

443 s01 IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE

449 s01 IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT

464 s01 IRRIGATION LAND LEVELING

587 s01 STRUCTURE FOR WATER CONTROL

590 s01 NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

595 s01 PEST MANAGEMENT

645 s01 UPLAND WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved management of crop          Moderate Improvement
  residues.                            
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Farm/Ranch Financial Condition

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased efficiency and production. Moderate Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN SOCIAL, Private & Public Values

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased production improved        Moderate Improvement
  appearance.                          
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, plant prod

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Healthier plant root systems.        Moderate Increase
  Improved management.                 
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Nutrient Management

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved nutrient management         Moderate Improvement
  program.                             
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdcj2

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved pest management.            Moderate Reduction
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL CONDITION, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Decreased tillage. Increased organic Moderate Improvement
  matter.                              
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Numeric
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ Annual Method 3.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency 65.0
Percent

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.55 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdha0

System Template Name: Irr.Hay Benchmark (Los Lunas)

Planning Phase: BENCHMARK Planning Level: N/A NRCS Land Use: Hay

System Narrative Template:

The setting is in the Southern Deserted Basin. The soils are very gently
sloping typically with sandy loam surface textures. Current cover
consists of perennial forage species. The rainfall occurs as intense
summer storms with an average annual rainfall in the range of 8-12
inches. Irrigation water is primarily supplied out of the Rio Grande and
supplemented by shallow irrigation wells. Hobby type farmers
characterize the area.

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443 00N IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE

464 00N IRRIGATION LAND LEVELING

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Airborne sediment high during        
  critical periods. Cause damage to    
  personal property and crops. Have    
  potential for health concerns.       
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Cover or Shelter

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Lack of adequate wildlife cover.     
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Farm/Ranch Financial Condition

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Low efficiency requires high labor   
  inputs. Profits are low.             
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN SOCIAL, Private & Public Values

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Poor aesthetics. Poor aesthetics are 
  target of public comments. Neglected 
  abandoned fields.                    
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS CONDITION, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Poor water application stresses      
  plants. Poor plant production.       
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdha0

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

PLANTS CONDITION, Plants Health & Vigor

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Low plant vigor                      
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Nutrient Management

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Fertility program improvement        
  needed.                              
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Weed and insect problems.            
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL CONDITION, Soil Compaction

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Excessive soil compaction.           
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL EROSION, Wind

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Excessive soil erosion. Excessive    
  dust.                                
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Numeric
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--SOIL
EROSION, Wind, WEQ Annual Method 7.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency 40.0
Percent

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.40 HSI

Management System Templates

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

System Template Label: sdha1

System Template Name: Irr.Hay Opt.1 (Los Lunas)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Hay

System Narrative Template:

The installation of the structural practices will ensure that irrigation
water can be efficiently applied. The combination of structural and
management practices will address all identified resource concerns.

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Practices\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

428A s01 IRRIGATION WATER CONVEYANCE, NONREINFORCED CONCRETE

> DITCH AND CANAL LINING

443 s01 IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE

449 s01 IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT

464 s01 IRRIGATION LAND LEVELING

512 s01 PASTURE AND HAY PLANTING

590 s01 NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

595 s01 PEST MANAGEMENT

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Text
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased vegetative cover and plant Significant Improvement
  height to control wind erosion.      
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Cover or Shelter

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved plant productivity and      Moderate Increase
  management.                          
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Farm/Ranch Financial Condition

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased efficiency and production  Moderate Improvement
  through proper management.           
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN SOCIAL, Private & Public Values

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased production-Improved        
  aesthetics.                          
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS CONDITION, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Proper moisture application improves Moderate Improvement
  plant health and vigor.              
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

System Template Label: sdha1

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

PLANTS CONDITION, Plants Health & Vigor

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved management techniques.      
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Nutrient Management

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved nutrient management         
  program.                             
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved pest management program.    
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL CONDITION, Soil Compaction

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Ripping, interseeding and            Moderate Reduction
  controlling vehicle traffic realize  
  decreased compaction.                
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL EROSION, Wind

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved vegetative ground cover.    
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Numeric
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--SOIL
EROSION, Wind, WEQ Annual Method 5.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency 60.0
Percent

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.50 HSI

Management System Templates

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

System Template Label: sdha2

System Template Name: Irr.Hay Opt.2 (Los Lunas)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Hay

System Narrative Template:

The installation of the structural practices will ensure that irrigation
water can be efficiently applied. The combination of structural and
management practices will address all identified resource concerns.

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Practices\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

428A s01 IRRIGATION WATER CONVEYANCE, NONREINFORCED CONCRETE

> DITCH AND CANAL LINING

443 s01 IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE

449 s01 IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT

464 s01 IRRIGATION LAND LEVELING

512 s01 PASTURE AND HAY PLANTING

590 s01 NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

595 s01 PEST MANAGEMENT

645 s01 UPLAND WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased plant cover and plant      Significant Improvement
  height to control wind erosion.      
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Cover or Shelter

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved plant productivity and      Moderate Increase
  management improves food and cover   
  for desired species.                 
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Farm/Ranch Financial Condition

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased efficiency and production  Moderate Improvement
  through proper management.           
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN SOCIAL, Private & Public Values

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased production improved        Moderate Improvement
  appearance.                          
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS CONDITION, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Proper moisture application improves Moderate Improvement
  plant health and vigor.              
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdha2

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

PLANTS CONDITION, Plants Health & Vigor

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved management.                 Moderate Increase
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Nutrient Management

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Proper application of fertilizers    Moderate Improvement
  using soil tests.                    
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improvement pesticide use.           
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL CONDITION, Soil Compaction

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Ripping and interseeding improved    Moderate Reduction
  forage species and limiting vehicle  
  traffic when wet realize decreased   
  compaction.                          
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL EROSION, Wind

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved ground cover through        Moderate Reduction
  irrigation water management.         
  Improved management for proper       
  stubble height.                      
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Numeric
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ Annual Method 2.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency 60.0
Percent

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.55 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdhb0

System Template Name: Irr. Hay Benchmark (Albuquerque)

Planning Phase: BENCHMARK Planning Level: N/A NRCS Land Use: Hay

System Narrative Template:

The setting is in the southern desert basin. The soils are very gently
sloping typically with sandy loam surface textures. Current cover
consists of perennial forage species. The rainfall occurs as intense
summer storms with an average annual rainfall in the range of 8 - 12
inches. Irrigation water is primarily supplied out of the Rio Grande and
supplemented by shallow irrigation wells. Part time farmers characterize
the area.

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443 00N IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE

464 00N IRRIGATION LAND LEVELING

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Particulates travel onsite and       
  offsite. High during critical wind   
  erosion periods. Causes damage to    
  personal property and crops. Has     
  potential for health concerns.       
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Farm/Ranch Financial Condition

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Low efficiency requires high labor   
  inputs. Profits are quite low.       
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN SOCIAL, Private & Public Values

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Poor aesthetics. Poor aesthetics are 
  target of public comments. Neglected 
  abandoned field.                     
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, plant prod

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Poor plant production, low yield.    
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Nutrient Management

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Poor nutrient application.           
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Plant pests present (weeds/insects)  
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdhb0

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL CONDITION, Soil Compaction

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Excessive soil compaction.           
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL EROSION, Wind

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Excess soil erosion. Excessive dust. 
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Numeric
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ Annual Method 8.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, water applied 180
AcIn/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency 20.0
Percent

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.40 HSI

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat 0.00 Acres

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdhb1

System Template Name: Irrigated Hay Opt. 1 (Albuquerque)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Hay

System Narrative Template:

The installation of the structural practices will ensure that irrigation
water can be efficiently applied. The combination of structural and
management practices will address all the identified resource concerns.

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428 s01 IRRIGATION WATER CONVEYANCE DITCH/CANAL LINING

443 s01 IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE

449 s01 IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT

464 s01 IRRIGATION LAND LEVELING

510 s01 PASTURE AND HAYLAND MANAGEMENT

512 s01 PASTURE AND HAY PLANTING

587 s01 STRUCTURE FOR WATER CONTROL

590 s01 NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased plant cover and plant      Moderate Improvement
  height control wind erosion.         
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Farm/Ranch Financial Condition

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased efficiency and production  Moderate Improvement
  through proper management and        
  reduced labor costs.                 
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN SOCIAL, Private & Public Values

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased production improves        Slight Improvement
  appearance.                          
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, plant prod

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Proper moisture application improves Slight Increase
  plant health and vigor.              
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Nutrient Management

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Nutrients applied according to crop  Slight Improvement
  needs.                               
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdhb1

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Plant Pests are managed with         Slight Reduction
  rotation and pesticides crop.        
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL CONDITION, Soil Compaction

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Decreased compaction is realized by  Moderate Reduction
  ripping and interseeding improved    
  forage species and limiting vehicle  
  traffic when wet.                    
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL EROSION, Wind

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Reduced soil erosion through         Moderate Reduction
  management for proper stubble        
  height.                              
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Numeric
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ Annual Method 5.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, water applied 90 AcIn/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency 40.0
Percent

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.40 HSI

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat 1.00 Acres

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdhb2

System Template Name: Irrigated Hay Opt. 2 (Albuquerque)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Hay

System Narrative Template:

The installation of the structural practices will ensure that irrigation
water can be efficiently applied. The combination of structural and
management practices will address all the identified resource concerns.
The establishment of wildlife habitat will enhance wildlife in the area.

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428 s01 IRRIGATION WATER CONVEYANCE, DITCH/CANAL LINING

443 s01 IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE

449 s01 IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT

464 s01 IRRIGATION LAND LEVELING

510 s01 PASTURE AND HAYLAND MANAGEMENT

512 s01 PASTURE AND HAY PLANTING

587 s01 STRUCTURE FOR WATER CONTROL

590 s01 NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

595 s01 PEST MANAGEMENT

645 s01 UPLAND WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased plant cover and plant      Moderate Improvement
  height control wind erosion.         
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Farm/Ranch Financial Condition

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased efficiency and production  Moderate Improvement
  through proper management and        
  reduced labor costs.                 
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN SOCIAL, Private & Public Values

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased production improves        Slight Improvement
  appearance.                          
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, plant prod

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Proper moisture application improves Moderate Increase
  plant health and vigor. Pests        
  controlled.                          
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdhb2

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Nutrient Management

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Nutrients applied according to crop  Slight Improvement
  needs.                               
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Plant Pests are managed with         Slight Reduction
  rotation and pesticides crop.        
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL CONDITION, Soil Compaction

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Decreased compaction is realized by  Moderate Reduction
  ripping and interseeding improved    
  forage species and limiting vehicle  
  traffic when wet.                    
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL EROSION, Wind

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Reduced soil erosion through         
  management for proper Moderate       
  Reduction stubble height.            
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Numeric
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--SOIL
EROSION, Wind, WEQ Annual Method 2.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, water applied 72 AcIn/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency 50.0
Percent

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.60 HSI

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat 5.00 Acres

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdpa0

System Template Name: Pasture Benchmark (Los Lunas)

Planning Phase: BENCHMARK Planning Level: N/A NRCS Land Use: Pasture

System Narrative Template:

The setting is in the Southern Desert Basin. The soils are very gently
sloping typically with loamy surface textures. Current cover consists of
perennial forage species. The rainfall occurs as intense summer storms
with an average annual rainfall of about 8 inches. Irrigation water is
primarily supplied out of the Rio Grande and occasionally supplemented
by shallow irrigation wells. Part-time farmers characterize the area.

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443 00N IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE

466 00N LAND SMOOTHING

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Blowing dust.                        
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS MANAGEMENT, Population-Resource Balance

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improper pasture rotation.           
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Farm/Ranch Financial Condition

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Low efficiency requires high labor   
  inputs. Profits are low.             
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN SOCIAL, Private & Public Values

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Poor aesthetics. Poor aesthetics are 
  target of public comments. Neglected 
  abandoned fields.                    
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, plant prod

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Poor water application stresses      
  plants. Poor plant production and    
  low yield.                           
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL CONDITION, Soil Compaction

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Excessive soil compaction.           
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

System Template Label: sdpa0

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Numeric
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ Annual Method 7.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency 30.0
Percent

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.45 HSI

Management System Templates

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

System Template Label: sdpa1

System Template Name: Pasture Opt. 1 (Los Lunas)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Pasture

System Narrative Template:

The installation of structural management practices will improve water
distribution and efficiencies. The management practices will improve
management and result in improved yields while conserving water.

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324 s01 CHISELING AND SUBSOILING

388 s01 IRRIGATION FIELD DITCH

443 s01 IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE

449 s01 IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT

464 s01 IRRIGATION LAND LEVELING

512 s01 PASTURE AND HAY PLANTING

528A 00N PRESCRIBED GRAZING

587 s01 STRUCTURE FOR WATER CONTROL

590 s01 NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Text
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Dust Managed                         Insignificant
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS MANAGEMENT, Population-Resource Balance

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Feed and forage in balance with      Moderate Improvement
  livestock numbers.                   
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Farm/Ranch Financial Condition

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased efficiency and production  Moderate Improvement
  through proper management and        
  reduced labor cost.                  
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN SOCIAL, Private & Public Values

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased production improves        Moderate Improvement
  appearance and profits.              
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, plant prod

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Proper moisture application improves Moderate Increase
  plant health and vigor.              
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

System Template Label: sdpa1

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL CONDITION, Soil Compaction

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Decreased compaction is realized by  Moderate Reduction
  ripping and rotation grazing system. 
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Numeric
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--SOIL
EROSION, Wind, WEQ Annual Method 5.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency 60.0
Percent

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.65 HSI

Management System Templates

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

System Template Label: sdpa2

System Template Name: Pasture Opt. 2 (Los Lunas)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Pasture

System Narrative Template:

The installation of structural management practices will improve water
distribution on farm and conserve water and reduce wind erosion, with
improved species and management.

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Practices\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

324 s01 CHISELING AND SUBSOILING

382 s01 FENCE

428 s01 IRRIGATION WATER CONVEYANCE, DITCH/CANAL LINING

443 s01 IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE

449 s01 IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT

464 s01 IRRIGATION LAND LEVELING

512 s01 PASTURE AND HAY PLANTING

528A 00N PRESCRIBED GRAZING

587 s01 STRUCTURE FOR WATER CONTROL

590 s01 NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

645 s01 UPLAND WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Text
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Dust managed.                        Insignificant
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS MANAGEMENT, Population-Resource Balance

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Feed and forage in balance with      Moderate Improvement
  livestock numbers.                   
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Farm/Ranch Financial Condition

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased efficiency and production  Moderate Improvement
  through proper management and        
  reduced labor cost.                  
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN SOCIAL, Private & Public Values

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased production improves        Moderate Improvement
  appearance and profits.              
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, plant prod

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Proper moisture application improves Moderate Increase
  plant health and vigor.              
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Text
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL CONDITION, Soil Compaction

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Decreased compaction is realized by  Moderate Reduction
  ripping and interseeding improved    
  forage species.                      
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Numeric
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ Annual Method 5.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency 70.0
Percent

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.65 HSI

Management System Templates

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

System Template Label: sdpb0

System Template Name: Pasture Benchmark (Albuquerque)

Planning Phase: BENCHMARK Planning Level: N/A NRCS Land Use: Pasture

System Narrative Template:

Setting is southern desert basin. Soils gently rolling, with loamy
surface texture. Current in perennial forage species. Rainfall occurs as
intense summer storms with average rainfall of 8\". Irrigation water is
supplied out of Rio Grande and occasionally supplemented by irrigation
wells. Hobby type farms characterize the area.

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Practices\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

443 00N IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE

466 00N LAND SMOOTHING

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Text
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Farm/Ranch Financial Condition

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Low efficiency requires high labor   
  inputs profits are quite low.        
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN SOCIAL, Private & Public Values

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Poor aesthetics. Neglected or        
  abandoned fields are targets of      
  public comments.                     
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, plant prod

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Stressed plants due to poor water    
  application. Poor plant production   
  and low yields.                      
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Nutrient Management

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Production could be improved with    
  improved nutrient management.        
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Weeds and insects.                   
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL CONDITION, Soil Compaction

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Excessive soil compaction.           
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

System Template Label: sdpb0

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Numeric
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--SOIL
EROSION, Wind, WEQ Annual Method 6.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, water applied 150
AcIn/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency 20.0
Percent

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.40 HSI

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat 0.00 Acres

Management System Templates

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

System Template Label: sdpb1

System Template Name: Pasture Opt.1 (Albuquerque)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Pasture

System Narrative Template:

The installation of the structural practices will improve water
distribution and efficiency. The management practices will improve
management and result in improved yields while conserving water.

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Practices\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

388 s01 IRRIGATION FIELD DITCH

443 s01 IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE

449 s01 IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT

464 s01 IRRIGATION LAND LEVELING

512 s01 PASTURE AND HAY PLANTING

528A 00N PRESCRIBED GRAZING

587 s01 STRUCTURE FOR WATER CONTROL

590 s01 NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

595 s01 PEST MANAGEMENT

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Text
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Farm/Ranch Financial Condition

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increase efficiency and production   Slight Improvement
  reduced labor costs per unit.        
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN SOCIAL, Private & Public Values

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased production, improved       Slight Improvement
  appearance.                          
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, plant prod

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved water management. Improved  Moderate Increase
  plant health and vigor.              
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Nutrient Management

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved fertilization program.      Moderate Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  More efficient pesticide use.        Moderate Reduction
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdpb1

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL CONDITION, Soil Compaction

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Decreased compaction by applying     Moderate Reduction
  rotation-grazing system.             
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Numeric
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--SOIL
EROSION, Wind, WEQ Annual Method 3.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, water applied 60 AcIn/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency 50.0
Percent

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.50 HSI

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat 1.00 Acres

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdpb2

System Template Name: Pasture Opt.2 (Albuquerque)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Pasture

System Narrative Template:

The installation of the structural and management practices will improve
water distribution on farm. Conservation and reduce wind erosion with
improved species and management.

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443 s01 IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE

449 s01 IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT

464 s01 IRRIGATION LAND LEVELING

512 s01 PASTURE AND HAY PLANTING

528A 00N PRESCRIBED GRAZING

587 s01 STRUCTURE FOR WATER CONTROL

590 s01 NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

595 s01 PEST MANAGEMENT

645 s01 UPLAND WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Farm/Ranch Financial Condition

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased efficiency and production. Moderate Improvement
  Reduced labor costs per unit.        
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN SOCIAL, Private & Public Values

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved appearance and aesthetics.  Slight Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, plant prod

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved plant health and vigor.     Moderate Increase
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Nutrient Management

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved nutrient management         Moderate Improvement
  program.                             
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved pest management program.    Moderate Reduction
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL CONDITION, Soil Compaction

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Decreased compaction by ripping and  Moderate Reduction
  improved rotation grazing.           
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdpb2

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ Annual Method 2.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, water applied 50 AcIn/Ac/Yr

WATER QUANTITY, Irrigation Water Management, system efficiency 60.0
Percent

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.55 HSI

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat 5.00 Acres

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdra0

System Template Name: Range Benchmark (Carlsbad)

Planning Phase: BENCHMARK Planning Level: N/A NRCS Land Use: Grazed
range

System Narrative Template:

Area consists of varied soils and topography ranging from bottomlands to
uplands with deep drainages and steep slopes. Rainfall averages 10-12
inches and occurs during summer months as intense low duration storms.
Vegetation is desert warm season grasses and shrubs. Ranches are family
operated units averaging about 15,000 acres with high ratio of Federal
land. Primary grazers are cattle, deer, and antelope.

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382 00N FENCE

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Nuisance from airborne dust.         
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS (DOMESTIC) HABITAT, Animal Food Requirements

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Low productivity-Inadequate food     
  supply.                              
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS MANAGEMENT, Population-Resource Balance

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Poor distribution and lack of        
  intensive management. Forage         
  production and animal numbers not in 
  balance.                             
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Low profits.                         
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Primarily mesquite invasion.         
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

WATER QUANTITY, Excess Amounts, runoff/flooding

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Localized flooding.                  
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdra0

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ Annual Method 4.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

SOIL EROSION, Classic Gully, soil loss 4.0 Tons/Year

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, range cond 30.0
Index

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kind, Amt, & Distrib, range trend -1.0
Index

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.30 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdra1

System Template Name: Range Opt. 1 (Carlsbad)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Grazed
range

System Narrative Template:

Management practices combined with facilitating practices will address
all of identified resource concerns.

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314 s01 BRUSH MANAGEMENT

362 s01 DIVERSION

378 s01 POND

382 s01 FENCE

516 s01 PIPELINE

528A 00N PRESCRIBED GRAZING

614 s01 TROUGH OR TANK

645 s01 UPLAND WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased ground cover.              Slight Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS (DOMESTIC) HABITAT, Animal Food Requirements

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased production.                Moderate Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS MANAGEMENT, Population-Resource Balance

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved livestock distribution      Moderate Improvement
  through improved water developments. 
  Improved wildlife habitat.           
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased production, better         Moderate Improvement
  management.                          
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Reduced mesquite dominance           Moderate Reduction
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

WATER QUANTITY, Excess Amounts, runoff/flooding

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased ground cover and           Slight Reduction
  infiltration rates.                  
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdra1

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ Annual Method 3.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

SOIL EROSION, Classic Gully, soil loss 3.0 Tons/Year

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, range cond 55.0
Index

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kind, Amt, & Distrib, range trend 1.0
Index

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.50 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdra2

System Template Name: Range Opt. 2 (Carlsbad)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Grazed
range

System Narrative Template:

The management practices combined with the facilitating practices will
adequately address all of the identified resource concerns.

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314 s01 BRUSH MANAGEMENT

362 s01 DIVERSION

516 s01 PIPELINE

528A 00N PRESCRIBED GRAZING

614 s01 TROUGH OR TANK

645 s01 UPLAND WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased ground cover.              Slight Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS (DOMESTIC) HABITAT, Animal Food Requirements

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased production.                Moderate Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS MANAGEMENT, Population-Resource Balance

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved flexibility in management.  Moderate Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased production, better         Moderate Improvement
  management.                          
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Reduced mesquite dominance           Moderate Reduction
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

WATER QUANTITY, Excess Amounts, runoff/flooding

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased ground cover and           Slight Reduction
  infiltration rates.                  
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

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Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdra2

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ Annual Method 3.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

SOIL EROSION, Classic Gully, soil loss 3.0 Tons/Year

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, range cond 50.0
Index

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kind, Amt, & Distrib, range trend 1.0
Index

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.50 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdrb0

System Template Name: Range Benchmark (Deming)

Planning Phase: BENCHMARK Planning Level: N/A NRCS Land Use: Grazed
range

System Narrative Template:

The setting is rangeland with mixed Federal, state, and private
ownership in poor to fair ecological condition. The soil is highly
variable. The precipitation is normally less than 12\" annually. Ranches
are primarily family owned cow-calf operations.

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382 00N FENCE

642 00N WELL

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Dust in air during spring            
  windstorms.                          
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS (DOMESTIC) HABITAT, Animal Food Requirements

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Limited animal feed due to poor      
  livestock distribution.              
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS (DOMESTIC) HABITAT, Quantity &Quality of Drinking Water

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Poor water distribution.             
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS MANAGEMENT, Population-Resource Balance

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Low production and quality in some   
  areas due to distribution intensity  
  of grazing. Poor livestock           
  distribution due to lack of fencing  
  and water distribution.              
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN SOCIAL, Private & Public Values

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Lack of public support and some      
  opposition by the non-agricultural   
  public for conservation practice     
  application.                         
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Areas of excessive brush composition 
  primarily mesquite and/or creosote.  
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdrb0

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

WATER QUANTITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Insufficient water for plant growth. 
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Numeric
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ Annual Method 4.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, range cond 30.0
Index

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kind, Amt, & Distrib, range trend 0.0
Index

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.40 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdrb1

System Template Name: Range Opt. 1 (Deming)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Grazed
range

System Narrative Template:

Application of the practices will improve ecological condition by
changing species composition, improving plant vigor, and improving
animal distribution. Improved ecological condition will reduce soil
erosion. Improved conditions will lessen conflict with other land users
on public lands. All resource concerns adequately addressed.

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314 s01 BRUSH MANAGEMENT

382 s01 FENCE

516 s01 PIPELINE

528A 00N PRESCRIBED GRAZING

614 s01 TROUGH OR TANK

645 s01 UPLAND WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased ground cover.              Slight Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS (DOMESTIC) HABITAT, Animal Food Requirements

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased available forage.          Moderate Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS (DOMESTIC) HABITAT, Quantity &Quality of Drinking Water

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased water availability and     Moderate Increase
  reduced animal stress.               
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS MANAGEMENT, Population-Resource Balance

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Animal numbers adjusted. Improved    Moderate Improvement
  management.                          
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN SOCIAL, Private & Public Values

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved ecological condition rating Slight Improvement
  and aesthetics.                      
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdrb1

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Brush controlled. Improved grazing   Moderate Reduction
  management.                          
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

WATER QUANTITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Reduced runoff. Increased            Moderate Improvement
  infiltration.                        
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--SOIL
EROSION, Wind, WEQ Annual Method 2.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, range cond 50.0
Index

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kind, Amt, & Distrib, range trend 1.0
Index

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.50 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdrb2

System Template Name: Range Opt. 2 (Deming)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Grazed
range

System Narrative Template:

Application of the practices will improve the ecological condition by
changing species composition, improving plant vigor, and improving
animal distribution. Improved ecological condition will reduce soil
erosion and reduce conflicts with other land users on public lands. This
system adequately addresses all resources concerns.

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382 s01 FENCE

516 s01 PIPELINE

528A 00N PRESCRIBED GRAZING

614 s01 TROUGH OR TANK

645 s01 UPLAND WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased vegetative cover.          Slight Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS (DOMESTIC) HABITAT, Animal Food Requirements

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased available forage.          Moderate Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS (DOMESTIC) HABITAT, Quantity &Quality of Drinking Water

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased water availability and     Moderate Increase
  reduced animal stress. Improved      
  livestock distribution.              
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS MANAGEMENT, Population-Resource Balance

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Animal numbers adjusted. Improved    Moderate Improvement
  management.                          
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN SOCIAL, Private & Public Values

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved ecological condition        Slight Improvement
  rating.                              
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved grazing distribution (some  Slight Reduction
  reduction of pests).                 
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdrb2

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

WATER QUANTITY, Other

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  FTPuced runoff. Increased            Moderate Improvement
  infiltration.                        
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Numeric
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ Annual Method 2.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, range cond 50.0
Index

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kind, Amt, & Distrib, range trend 1.0
Index

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.55 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdrb3

System Template Name: Range Opt. 3 (Lordsburg)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Grazed
range

System Narrative Template:

Application of the practices will improve ecological condition by
changing species composition, improving plant vigor, and improving
livestock distribution. Improved ecological condition will reduce soil
erosion and reduce conflicts with other land users or public land.

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314 s01 BRUSH MANAGEMENT

382 s01 FENCE

516 s01 PIPELINE

528A 00N PRESCRIBED GRAZING

614 s01 TROUGH OR TANK

645 s01 UPLAND WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Reduced dust.                        Slight Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS (DOMESTIC) HABITAT, Animal Food Requirements

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased available feed.            Moderate Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS (DOMESTIC) HABITAT, Quantity &Quality of Drinking Water

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased availability and reduced   Moderate Increase
  animal stress.                       
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS MANAGEMENT, Population-Resource Balance

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Animal numbers adjusted. Improved    Moderate Improvement
  management.                          
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN SOCIAL, Private & Public Values

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Environment improved. Improved       Moderate Improvement
  aesthetics.                          
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Brush is controlled and grazing      Moderate Reduction
  management is improved.              
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdrb3

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

WATER QUANTITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Reduced runoff. Increased            Moderate Improvement
  infiltration.                        
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Numeric
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--SOIL
EROSION, Sheet & Rill, USLE 2.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ Annual Method 2.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, range cond 50.0
Index

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kind, Amt, & Distrib, range trend 1.0
Index

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.55 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdrc0

System Template Name: Range Benchmark (T or C)

Planning Phase: BENCHMARK Planning Level: N/A NRCS Land Use: Grazed
range

System Narrative Template:

Gently sloping alluvial fans gravely soils at elevations below 5200
feet. Also, steep rocky rough hills & mountains to about 5200 ft. with
shallow soils and rock outcrops. Precip. is 8-10 in. annually?
Vegetation consists of desert shrubs and warm season grasses with a
seasonal forb component. Range trend condition is declining. Medium
sized cattle ranches.

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382 00N FENCE

528A 00N PRESCRIBED GRAZING

614 00N TROUGH OR TANK

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Dust during spring months (very      
  localized).                          
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS (DOMESTIC) HABITAT, Quantity &Quality of Drinking Water

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Inadequate water distribution.       
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Quantity &Quality of Drinking Water

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Poor water distribution.             
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS MANAGEMENT, Population-Resource Balance

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Imbalance of forage production vs.   
  animal needs.                        
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Farm/Ranch Financial Condition

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Low returns on investment.           
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS CONDITION, Plants Health & Vigor

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Low plant health and vigor.          
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Invasion of brush is a problem.      
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdrc0

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

WATER QUALITY, Surface Water Contaminants, turbid surface water

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Sediment ladened water causing       
  reduced reservoir capacity.          
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

WATER QUANTITY, Excess Amounts, runoff/flooding

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Localized flooding.                  
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Numeric
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL EROSION, Sheet & Rill, USLE 2.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ Annual Method 3.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

SOIL EROSION, Classic Gully, acres affected 500.000 Acres

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, range cond 35.0
Index

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kind, Amt, & Distrib, range trend -1.0
Index

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.30 HSI

Management System Templates

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

System Template Label: sdrc1

System Template Name: Range Opt. 1 (T or C)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Grazed
range

System Narrative Template:

Prescribed grazing combined with the facilitating practices will improve
livestock distribution, range trend and condition. Wildlife habitat and
the numbers of wildlife will also improve as a result of applying this
system. This system addresses the identified concerns.

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382 s01 FENCE

516 s01 PIPELINE

528A 00N PRESCRIBED GRAZING

614 s01 TROUGH OR TANK

645 s01 UPLAND WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  More ground cover.                   Slight Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS (DOMESTIC) HABITAT, Quantity &Quality of Drinking Water

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Much improved water distribution.    Moderate Increase
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Quantity &Quality of Drinking Water

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Much improved water distribution.    Moderate Increase
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS MANAGEMENT, Population-Resource Balance

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Intensified management made possible Moderate Improvement
  through facilitating practices.      
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Farm/Ranch Financial Condition

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Higher level of management made      Moderate Improvement
  possible by use of facilitating      
  practices. Increased production.     
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS CONDITION, Plants Health & Vigor

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Reduced mortality and plant damage   Moderate Increase
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdrc1

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Text
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved grazing management reduces  Moderate Reduction
  rate of brush invasion.              
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

WATER QUALITY, Surface Water Contaminants, turbid surface water

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  More ground cover, increased         Moderate Reduction
  infiltration.                        
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

WATER QUANTITY, Excess Amounts, runoff/flooding

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  More ground cover, increased         Moderate Reduction
  infiltration.                        
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Numeric
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL EROSION, Sheet & Rill, USLE 1.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ Annual Method 2.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

SOIL EROSION, Classic Gully, acres affected 100.000 Acres

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, range cond 50.0
Index

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kind, Amt, & Distrib, range trend 1.0
Index

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.50 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdrc2

System Template Name: Range Opt. 2 (T or C)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Grazed
range

System Narrative Template:

Prescribed grazing combined with the facilitating practices will improve
livestock distribution, range trend and condition. Wildlife habitat and
the numbers of wildlife will also improve as a result of applying this
system. This system addresses the identified concerns.

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314 s01 BRUSH MANAGEMENT

382 s01 FENCE

516 s01 PIPELINE

528A 00N PRESCRIBED GRAZING

614 s01 TROUGH OR TANK

645 s01 UPLAND WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  More ground cover.                   Slight Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS (DOMESTIC) HABITAT, Quantity &Quality of Drinking Water

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Much improved water distribution.    Moderate Increase
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Quantity &Quality of Drinking Water

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Much improved water distribution.    Moderate Increase
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS MANAGEMENT, Population-Resource Balance

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Intensified management made possible Moderate Improvement
  through facilitating practices.      
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Farm/Ranch Financial Condition

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Higher level of management made      Moderate Improvement
  possible by use of facilitating      
  practices. Increased production.     
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS CONDITION, Plants Health & Vigor

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Reduced mortality and plant damage.  Moderate Increase
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdrc2

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Brush is controlled.                 Moderate Reduction
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

WATER QUALITY, Surface Water Contaminants, turbid surface water

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  More ground cover, increased         Moderate Reduction
  infiltration.                        
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

WATER QUANTITY, Excess Amounts, runoff/flooding

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  More ground cover, increased         Moderate Reduction
  infiltration.                        
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Numeric
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL EROSION, Sheet & Rill, USLE 1.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ Annual Method 2.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

SOIL EROSION, Classic Gully, acres affected 100.000 Acres

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, range cond 60.0
Index

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kind, Amt, & Distrib, range trend 1.0
Index

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.55 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdrd0

System Template Name: Range Benchmark (Silver City)

Planning Phase: BENCHMARK Planning Level: N/A NRCS Land Use: Grazed
range

System Narrative Template:

The setting is in the southern basins and gently sloping plains
characterize the area. The average annual precipitation is 8-10 inches
occurring mostly in summer. The soils are highly variable but consist
mostly of loamy and sandy range sites (soils). The range trend is
declining. These are primarily cattle ranches. Additional income is
generated from hunting fees for antelope.

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382 00N FENCE

614 00N TROUGH OR TANK

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Blowing dust.                        
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS (DOMESTIC) HABITAT, Animal Food Requirements

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Declining availability of animals    
  feed.                                
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS (DOMESTIC) HABITAT, Quantity &Quality of Drinking Water

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Drinking water distribution          
  problems.                            
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Low profits.                         
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Snakeweed and mesquite invading.     
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

WATER QUALITY, Surface Water Contaminants, turbid surface water

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Sediment ladened water.              
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

WATER QUANTITY, Excess Amounts, runoff/flooding

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Overland flow causing localized      
  flooding.                            
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdrd0

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL EROSION, Classic Gully, soil loss 10.0 Tons/Year

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, range cond 35.0
Index

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kind, Amt, & Distrib, range trend -1.0
Index

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.40 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdrd1

System Template Name: Range Opt. 1 (Silver City)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Grazed
range

System Narrative Template:

The installation of the structural practices will facilitate the
application of improved management practices to address all the
identified resource concerns.

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314 s01 BRUSH MANAGEMENT

382 s01 FENCE

516 s01 PIPELINE

528A 00N PRESCRIBED GRAZING

614 s01 TROUGH OR TANK

645 s01 UPLAND WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Text
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Blowing dust managed.                Slight Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS (DOMESTIC) HABITAT, Animal Food Requirements

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Better grazing distribution and      Moderate Improvement
  management.                          
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS (DOMESTIC) HABITAT, Quantity &Quality of Drinking Water

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Water more accessible to livestock.  Moderate Increase
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased production.                Moderate Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Brush controlled.                    Moderate Reduction
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

WATER QUALITY, Surface Water Contaminants, turbid surface water

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Approved vegetative ground cover.    Moderate Reduction
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdrd1

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

WATER QUANTITY, Excess Amounts, runoff/flooding

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased infiltration vegetative    Moderate Reduction
  cover improved to minimize runoff.   
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Numeric
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL EROSION, Classic Gully, soil loss 2.0 Tons/Year

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, range cond 55.0
Index

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kind, Amt, & Distrib, range trend 1.0
Index

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.60 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdrd2

System Template Name: Range Opt. 2 (Silver City)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Grazed
range

System Narrative Template:

Application of the practices will improve ecological condition by change
in species composition, improving plant vigor, and improving animal
distribution. Improved ecological condition will reduce soil erosion.
Improved conditions will lessen conflict with other land users on public
lands. This system addresses all identified resource concerns.

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382 s01 FENCE

516 s01 PIPELINE

528A 00N PRESCRIBED GRAZING

614 s01 TROUGH OR TANK

645 s01 UPLAND WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Text
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Blowing dust managed.                Slight Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS (DOMESTIC) HABITAT, Animal Food Requirements

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased forage. Production through Moderate Improvement
  improved management.                 
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS (DOMESTIC) HABITAT, Quantity &Quality of Drinking Water

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased availability, reduced      Moderate Increase
  stress.                              
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased forage production.         Slight Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Pest competition reduced by improved Slight Reduction
  grazing management.                  
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

WATER QUALITY, Surface Water Contaminants, turbid surface water

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved ground cover. Increased     Moderate Reduction
  infiltration.                        
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

System Template Label: sdrd2

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Text
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

WATER QUANTITY, Excess Amounts, runoff/flooding

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved vegetative ground cover.    Slight Reduction
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Numeric
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL EROSION, Classic Gully, soil loss 2.0 Tons/Year

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, range cond 50.0
Index

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kind, Amt, & Distrib, range trend 1.0
Index

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.50 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdre0

System Template Name: Range Benchmark (Alamogordo)

Planning Phase: BENCHMARK Planning Level: N/A NRCS Land Use: Grazed
range

System Narrative Template:

The setting is in the desert portion of Otero County. Soils are
generally medium and fine textured. Mesquite & creosote bush are
degrading quality of rangelands. Rangeland is checkerboard ownership
with significant acreages being BLM ownership. These are medium sized
cattle ranches.

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382 00N FENCE

516 00N PIPELINE

614 00N TROUGH OR TANK

642 00N WELL

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Text
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Dust problems during windstorms.     
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS MANAGEMENT, Population-Resource Balance

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Forage not in balance with animal    
  numbers.                             
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN SOCIAL, Private & Public Values

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Differing views on sustaining        
  natural resource base.               
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Brush (mesquite and creosote brush)  
  invading range sites.                
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

WATER QUANTITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Inadequate livestock water           
  distribution.                        
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Numeric
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL EROSION, Classic Gully, soil loss 90.0 Tons/Year

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, range cond 35.0
Index

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kind, Amt, & Distrib, range trend -1.0
Index

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.35 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdre1

System Template Name: Range Opt.1 (Alamogordo)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Grazed
range

System Narrative Template:

The combination of structural and management practices along with the
existing practices will adequately address all of the identified
resource concerns.

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516 s01 PIPELINE

528A 00N PRESCRIBED GRAZING

614 s01 TROUGH OR TANK

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Text
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved ground cover.               Slight Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS MANAGEMENT, Population-Resource Balance

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved livestock distribution.     Moderate Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN SOCIAL, Private & Public Values

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved overall condition of        Slight Improvement
  rangeland. Improved aesthetics.      
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved range movement.             Slight Reduction
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

WATER QUANTITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved water distribution.         Moderate Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Numeric
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL EROSION, Classic Gully, soil loss 75.0 Tons/Year

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, range cond 45.0
Index

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kind, Amt, & Distrib, range trend 1.0
Index

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.50 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdre2

System Template Name: Range Opt.2 (Alamogordo)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Grazed
range

System Narrative Template:

The combination of structural and management practices along with
existing fences will adequately address all of the identified resource
concerns.

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314 s01 BRUSH MANAGEMENT

410 s01 GRADE STABILIZATION STRUCTURE

516 s01 PIPELINE

528A 00N PRESCRIBED GRAZING

614 s01 TROUGH OR TANK

645 s01 UPLAND WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved ground cover.               Slight Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS MANAGEMENT, Population-Resource Balance

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved livestock grazing           Moderate Improvement
  management and proper water          
  distribution.                        
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN SOCIAL, Private & Public Values

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved management and aesthetic    Slight Improvement
  values.                              
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Intense management and brush         Moderate Reduction
  controlled.                          
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

WATER QUANTITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved livestock and wildlife      Moderate Improvement
  access to water.                     
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Numeric
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL EROSION, Classic Gully, soil loss 10.0 Tons/Year

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, range cond 60.0
Index

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kind, Amt, & Distrib, range trend 1.0
Index

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.60 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdrf0

System Template Name: Range Benchmark (Socorro)

Planning Phase: BENCHMARK Planning Level: N/A NRCS Land Use: Grazed
range

System Narrative Template:

The setting is in the southern desert MLRA. It is located in the
foothills and terraces above the flood plains of the Rio Grande. The
soils range from very gravely sandy loams on the ridges to loams and
clay loams in the swales and flats. Range condition is variable.
Rainfall averages approximately 8\" annually. These primarily cow calf
operations.

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382 00N FENCE

516 00N PIPELINE

614 00N TROUGH OR TANK

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Blowing dust.                        
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS (DOMESTIC) HABITAT, Animal Food Requirements

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Low nutrition.                       
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS (DOMESTIC) HABITAT, Quantity &Quality of Drinking Water

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Inadequate water distribution.       
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS MANAGEMENT, Population-Resource Balance

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Stocking rate not balanced with      
  available forage.                    
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Limited economic returns.            
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Brush invasion.                      
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL EROSION, Classic Gully

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Concentrated flow causing            
  significant gully erosion.           
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdrf0

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

WATER QUALITY, Surface Water Contaminants, turbid surface water

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Impaired water quality and offsite   
  deposition.                          
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

WATER QUANTITY, Excess Amounts, runoff/flooding

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Excessive runoff/localized flooding. 
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL EROSION, Sheet & Rill, USLE 5.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, range cond 35.0
Index

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kind, Amt, & Distrib, range trend -1.0
Index

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.40 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdrf1

System Template Name: Range Opt.1 (Socorro)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Grazed
range

System Narrative Template:

Grazing management practices in combination with facilitating practices
will improve productivity and help maximize returns while addressing
identified resource concerns.

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382 s01 FENCE

516 s01 PIPELINE

528A 00N PRESCRIBED GRAZING

614 s01 TROUGH OR TANK

645 s01 UPLAND WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Dust managed.                        Slight Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS (DOMESTIC) HABITAT, Animal Food Requirements

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased forage.                    Moderate Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS (DOMESTIC) HABITAT, Quantity &Quality of Drinking Water

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Better livestock water distribution. Moderate Increase
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS MANAGEMENT, Population-Resource Balance

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved production. Improved forage Moderate Improvement
  utilization. Improved wildlife       
  habitat.                             
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased forage availability.       Moderate Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved grazing management.         Slight Reduction
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL EROSION, Classic Gully

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Reduced gully erosion. Reduced       Slight Reduction
  runoff.                              
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdrf1

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

WATER QUALITY, Surface Water Contaminants, turbid surface water

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Minimize runoff with improved ground Moderate Reduction
  cover.                               
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

WATER QUANTITY, Excess Amounts, runoff/flooding

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Better vegetative cover, increased   Moderate Reduction
  water infiltration.                  
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--SOIL
EROSION, Sheet & Rill, USLE 3.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, range cond 55.0
Index

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kind, Amt, & Distrib, range trend 1.0
Index

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.50 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdrf2

System Template Name: Range Opt.2 (Socorro)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Grazed
range

System Narrative Template:

Grazing management practices in combination with facilitating practices
will improve productivity and help maximize returns while addressing
identified resource concerns.

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314 s01 BRUSH MANAGEMENT

382 s01 FENCE

516 s01 PIPELINE

528A 00N PRESCRIBED GRAZING

614 s01 TROUGH OR TANK

645 s01 UPLAND WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Dust managed.                        Slight Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS (DOMESTIC) HABITAT, Animal Food Requirements

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased forage.                    Moderate Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS (DOMESTIC) HABITAT, Quantity &Quality of Drinking Water

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Better distribution of water and     Moderate Increase
  livestock.                           
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS MANAGEMENT, Population-Resource Balance

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Better forage utilization. Improved  Moderate Improvement
  wildlife habitat.                    
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased forage availability.       Moderate Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Brush controlled.                    Moderate Reduction
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdrf2

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL EROSION, Classic Gully

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Reduced erosion.                     Slight Reduction
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

WATER QUALITY, Surface Water Contaminants, turbid surface water

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Minimize runoff with improved ground Moderate Reduction
  cover.                               
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

WATER QUANTITY, Excess Amounts, runoff/flooding

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased water infiltration.        Moderate Reduction
  Increased seed production and ground 
  cover.                               
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL EROSION, Sheet & Rill, USLE 3.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, range cond 60.0
Index

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kind, Amt, & Distrib, range trend 1.0
Index

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.65 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdrg0

System Template Name: Range Benchmark (Los Lunas)

Planning Phase: BENCHMARK Planning Level: N/A NRCS Land Use: Grazed
range

System Narrative Template:

The setting is in the Southern Deserted Basin. The soils are sandy or
loamy in mostly fair range condition with a stable to slightly upward
trend. The precipitation averages 8-10 inches annually. These are
primarily cattle ranchers with supplemental off ranch income generated
from jobs in town or from production in the irrigated valley.

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382 00N FENCE

516 00N PIPELINE

614 00N TROUGH OR TANK

642 00N WELL

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Windborne particulates-offsite.      
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS MANAGEMENT, Animal Health

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Poor livestock distribution, limited 
  forage, poor animal health.          
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Farm/Ranch Financial Condition

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Marginal profit returns to           
  management, low weight gains, and    
  unstable livestock prices.           
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN SOCIAL, Private & Public Values

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Escalating environmental interest    
  conflicts.                           
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS CONDITION, Plants Health & Vigor

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  No cool season plants, low range     
  condition, and low plant vigor.      
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

WATER QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Sediment being transported to        
  off-site areas through arroyos-High  
  sediment load in runoff water.       
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdrg0

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL EROSION, Sheet & Rill, USLE 3.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ 15.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, range cond 35.0
Index

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kind, Amt, & Distrib, range trend 0.0
Index

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.35 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdrg1

System Template Name: Range Opt.1 (Los Lunas)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Grazed
range

System Narrative Template:

Livestock distribution and health will be improved by the planned
structural measures and through proper grazing. This system will also
improve vigor, increase forage production and address all other
identified resource concerns.

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382 s01 FENCE

516 s01 PIPELINE

528A 00N PRESCRIBED GRAZING

614 s01 TROUGH OR TANK

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved vegetative ground cover.    Moderate Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS MANAGEMENT, Animal Health

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased forage production and      Moderate Increase
  quality.                             
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Farm/Ranch Financial Condition

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Better livestock distribution        Moderate Improvement
  increased forage and weaning         
  weights.                             
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN SOCIAL, Private & Public Values

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased production improves        Moderate Improvement
  appearance.                          
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS CONDITION, Plants Health & Vigor

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved range management. Improved  Moderate Increase
  plant health and vigor.              
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

WATER QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased ground cover and plant     Slight Improvement
  vigor.                               
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdrg1

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL EROSION, Sheet & Rill, USLE 2.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ 5.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, range cond 45.0
Index

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kind, Amt, & Distrib, range trend 1.0
Index

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.50 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdrg2

System Template Name: Range Opt.2 (Los Lunas)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Grazed
range

System Narrative Template:

Range condition and trend will be improved installation of structural
and management practices to improve plant cover, composition and vigor
that benefits livestock and wildlife habitat conditions which reduce
offsite impacts of wind and water erosion. This system addresses all the
identified resource concerns.

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382 s01 FENCE

410 s01 GRADE STABILIZATION STRUCTURE

516 s01 PIPELINE

528A 00N PRESCRIBED GRAZING

614 s01 TROUGH OR TANK

645 s01 UPLAND WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved vegetative cover.           Moderate Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

ANIMALS MANAGEMENT, Animal Health

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased forage production and      Moderate Increase
  quality.                             
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN ECONOMICS, Farm/Ranch Financial Condition

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Better livestock distribution        Moderate Improvement
  increased forage and weaning         
  weights.                             
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN SOCIAL, Private & Public Values

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved ground cover and reduced    Moderate Improvement
  erosion improves aesthetics.         
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS CONDITION, Plants Health & Vigor

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved range management.           Moderate Increase
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

WATER QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased ground cover and plant     Moderate Improvement
  vigor.                               
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdrg2

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--SOIL
EROSION, Sheet & Rill, USLE 1.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ 3.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kinds, Amt, & Distrib, range cond 60.0
Index

PLANTS CONDITION, Productivity, Kind, Amt, & Distrib, range trend 1.0
Index

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.55 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdua0

System Template Name: Urban Benchmark (Los Lunas)

Planning Phase: BENCHMARK Planning Level: N/A NRCS Land Use: Urban

System Narrative Template:

This urban setting is in the Southern Desert Basin. The soils are deep
loamy fine sand with a high wind erosion hazard. Much of the rainfall
occurs as intense summer thunderstorms with annual rainfall in the 8 -
10 inches range. Subdivisions are in the range of 40 acres, and most are
in various stages of completion. Lots average 1/4 to 1/2 acre in size.
Sewage and water systems are provided by the city under city ordinances.

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Wind blown sand detrimental to       
  health and visibility.               
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN SOCIAL, Client Characteristics

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Middle/low income buyers.            
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Weed and insects are problems.       
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS SUITABILITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Native plants damaged/eliminated     
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL CONDITION, Soil Contaminants, excess fertilizer in soil

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improper application of fertilizer.  
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

WATER QUALITY, Groundwater Contaminants, pesticides

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improper application of pesticides.  
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

WATER QUALITY, Surface Water Contaminants, pesticides

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improper application of pesticides.  
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdua0

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

WATER QUANTITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Increased overland flow and          
  sediments restrict function of       
  structures.                          
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL EROSION, Sheet & Rill, USLE 15.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ Annual Method 15.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.10 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdua1

System Template Name: Urban Opt. 1 (Los Lunas)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Urban

System Narrative Template:

These practices work together as a resource management system by
adequately treating the area through vegetative establishment, runoff
management, grade stabilization and sediment retention. Runoff will be
controlled and airborne particulate will be significantly reduced.

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350 s01 SEDIMENT BASIN

410 s01 GRADE STABILIZATION STRUCTURE

560 s01 ACCESS ROAD

570 s01 RUNOFF MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

590 s01 NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

595 s01 PEST MANAGEMENT

612 s01 TREE/SHRUB ESTABLISHMENT

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Barren soil covered.                 Significant Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN SOCIAL, Client Characteristics

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Economical practices planned         Moderate Improvement
  (affordable)                         
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved pesticide application       Moderate Reduction
  techniques.                          
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS SUITABILITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Adapted plants established on barren Moderate Increase
  areas.                               
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL CONDITION, Soil Contaminants, excess fertilizer in soil

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Apply fertilizer according to crop   Moderate Reduction
  needs.                               
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

WATER QUALITY, Groundwater Contaminants, pesticides

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Application of pesticides according  Moderate Reduction
  to label.                            
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdua1

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

WATER QUALITY, Surface Water Contaminants, pesticides

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Application of pesticides according  Moderate Reduction
  to label.                            
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

WATER QUANTITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Erosion and sediments reduced        Moderate Improvement
  significantly.                       
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Numeric
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--SOIL
EROSION, Sheet & Rill, USLE 5.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ Annual Method 5.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.50 HSI

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdua2

System Template Name: Urban Opt. 2 (Los Lunas)

Planning Phase: NON-BENCHMARK Planning Level: RMS NRCS Land Use: Urban

System Narrative Template:

These practices work together as a resource management system by
adequately treating the area through vegetative establishment, runoff
management, grade stabilization and sediment retention. Runoff will be
controlled and airborne particulate will be significantly reduced.

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342 s01 CRITICAL AREA PLANTING

410 s01 GRADE STABILIZATION STRUCTURE

449 s01 IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT

484 s01 MULCHING

558 s01 ROOF RUNOFF MANAGEMENT

570 s01 RUNOFF MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

582 s01 OPEN CHANNEL

590 s01 NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

595 s01 PEST MANAGEMENT

638 s01 WATER AND SEDIMENT CONTROL BASIN

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

AIR QUALITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Barren soil covered.                 Significant Improvement
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

HUMAN SOCIAL, Client Characteristics

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Economical practices planned         
  (affordable)                         
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS MANAGEMENT, Plant Pests

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Improved pesticide application       Moderate Reduction
  techniques.                          
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

PLANTS SUITABILITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Adapted plants established on barren Moderate Increase
  areas.                               
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

SOIL CONDITION, Soil Contaminants, excess fertilizer in soil

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Fertilizer applied according to crop Moderate Reduction
  needs.                               
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

Management System Templates

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System Template Label: sdua2

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Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

WATER QUALITY, Groundwater Contaminants, pesticides

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Application of pesticides according  Moderate Reduction
  to label.                            
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

WATER QUALITY, Surface Water Contaminants, pesticides

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Application of pesticides according  Moderate Reduction
  to label.                            
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

WATER QUANTITY, Other

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Effect Value                         Impact Value

  Erosion and sediments reduced        Moderate Improvement
  significantly.                       
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--Numeric
Effects\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--

SOIL EROSION, Sheet & Rill, USLE 3.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

SOIL EROSION, Wind, WEQ Annual Method 3.0 Tons/Ac/Yr

ANIMALS (WILDLIFE) HABITAT, Wildlife Habitat Suitability Index 0.55 HSI