United States Department of Agriculture

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**Indiana --Feb 2008** (ver. 1.0)

**Filter Strip Program Job Sheet**

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## What is A filter strip?

A filter strip is a narrow band of grasses, legumes, and forbs used to
limit sediment, nutrients, pesticides, and other contaminants from
entering water bodies. In addition, filter strips can provide valuable
winter cover, nest sites, nectar and pollen for pollinating insects, and
food for wildlife.

Filter strips are typically located on cropland immediately adjacent and
parallel to streams, lakes, ponds, ditches, sinkholes, wetlands, or
groundwater recharge areas.

Where Practice Applies

On fields that meet eligibility requirements for the Conservation
Reserve Enhancement program (CREP) as determined by the Farm Service
Agency (FSA).

# CREP POLICY

CREP Filter Strips will be installed according to the Filter Strip
Standard (393) in the local Field Office Technical Guide (FOTG).

CREP Filter Strips are only eligible on **Cropland** that is adjacent
and parallel to streams, sinkholes and karst areas, wetlands, and
permanent bodies of water such as lakes/ponds.

The minimum width of the filter strip depends upon the slope of the
field, the soil type, and the pollutants contained in the runoff. **For
the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program, Filter Strips will be a
minimum of 35 feet from the edge of the eligible body of water, and a
maximum of 120 feet from the edge of the eligible water body.** NOTE: An
average maximum width of 300 feet is allowed when area to be enrolled
involves a predominance of alluvial soils. If the site already contains
existing vegetation, these acres will be included in the calculation of
maximum width and included in the CREP Plan, but will not be eligible
for payments.

Vegetation for filter strips will generally have stiff, upright growth
characteristics, and will be adapted to the site conditions and meet the
standards in the local FOTG. Only viable, high quality seed will be
used.

For CREP in Indiana, **Native Grasses** (Little Bluestem, Switchgrass,
Canada Wild Rye, etc.) **&/or Non-Native grasses & legumes considered
wildlife friendly** (timothy, redtop, orchard grass, clover, alfalfa,
etc.) **will be encouraged.**

**PLANTING**

Plant the vegetation according to the attached plan/design sheet. Any
changes to these specifications should be approved by NRCS.

All construction and seeding must be completed within 12 months of
contract approval to remain in compliance. If circumstances beyond the
landowner's control prohibit completion within the first 12 months, the
local FSA County Committee may approve an extension to the next
construction and planting season.

**Site Preparation:** It is very important to plant the vegetation into
a weed-free seedbed. Weed control efforts should begin prior to
planting, and may require multiple applications in both the fall and
spring prior to planting. Use herbicides or tillage to eliminate
competing vegetation. If necessary for erosion control, seed a temporary
cover. Eliminate the temporary vegetation at planting time with tillage
or herbicides.

Contact your local Purdue University Extension Agent for specific
herbicides to use. **Apply all herbicides according to the label**.

**Lime and Fertilizer (Introduced Grasses):** Apply lime and fertilizer
according to a recent (less than four years old) soil test for
establishment of introduced grasses.

**Lime and Fertilizer (Native Grasses):** Lime and fertilizer should not
be applied to native grasses at establishment unless a current soil test
shows phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) are in the deficient range or the
pH is 6.1 or less. Do [not]{.underline} apply any nitrogen (N) during
establishment to minimize weed competition.

**Seeding Dates:**

  ---------------------- --------------------- ---------------------------
  **Species/Mix**        **IN Seeding Dates**  **Dormant Seeding Dates\***

  Cool Season Grasses    3/1-5/15 or 8/1-9/15  12/1-3/1

  Legumes                3/1-5/15 or 8/1-9/15  12/1-3/1

  Warm Season Grasses    4/1-6/15              12/1-4/1

  Forbs                  4/1-6/15              12/1-4/1
  ---------------------- --------------------- ---------------------------

**\***Increase seeding rates by 25% dormant seeding. Broadcasting of
warm season grasses should only be done into a prepared seedbed with
protection from erosion as a consideration.

**Seed preparation:** Inoculate legume seed before seeding with the
proper Rhizobia bacteria specific for the species. Re-inoculate seed if
it was pre-inoculated more than 60 days prior to seeding. Be careful not
to blend seed of varying size, shape and weight as this can make
calibration of equipment and seeding uniformity difficult.

**No-Till seeding:** Use a no-till drill to reduce the risk of erosion
and possible loss of seedlings. Ensure the drill is designed to handle
the seed being planted (especially important for native grasses). Your
local Soil and Water Conservation Districts may be able to assist in
locating equipment. Set the drill to provide an ideal planting depth of
no more than ¼ inch unless otherwise directed. Seeding native grasses
deeper than ¼ inch will lead to potential failure. Soils that are too
wet or too dry can also cause improper seed placement.

**Conventional Seeding:** Use a drill with 7" or less row spacing or a
culti-packer seeder, designed for the seed to be planted. The seedbed
should be worked to a minimum depth of three (3) inches and firmed
before seeding. Grass seed should be drilled uniformly and seeded no
more than 1/2 inch deep.

**Broadcast Seeding:** Seed may be broadcast if completed in a uniform
manner. Pre-mixing the seed with 200 lbs. per acre of pelletized lime
and utilizing an airflow applicator is also effective. Seedbeds should
be worked to a minimum depth of three (3) inches and firmed before
seeding. The seedbed should be culti-packed [before]{.underline} and
[after]{.underline} seeding. It is acceptable to see up to ⅓ of the seed
on the soil surface. Wind speed should be 15 m.p.h. or less when
broadcasting.

**Weed Control** **During Establishment Period**: Mow, burn, or apply
herbicides as needed to control unwanted vegetation until a
***[Final]{.underline}*** Status Review is issued, or for a maximum of 3
years after planting. Mow when competing weeds are taller than the
planted vegetation, and at a height above the planted vegetation.

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

Noxious weeds and other undesirable plants, insects, and pests shall be
controlled, including such maintenance as necessary to avoid detrimental
effects to the surrounding land.

***After*** the Final Status Review or 3 years (whichever comes first),
maintain the planting according to your CREP conservation plan.
Maintenance activities are allowed only on a spot basis and only if
necessary to maintain stand health, maintain stand diversity, or control
pests that will damage the CREP cover or adjacent lands. Burning must be
in accordance with a prescribed burn plan. MOWING and other maintenance
activities are not authorized between April 1 to August 1 to protect
ground-nesting wildlife (i.e. - the Primary Nesting and Brood-Rearing
season). If maintenance activities are needed during these times, the
FSA County Committee **[must]{.underline}** approve the maintenance
activity **[prior to]{.underline}** the activity occurring. Native
grasses will not be mowed lower than 12", and non-native grasses lower
than 4".

**Mowing for generic weed control or for cosmetic purposes is
prohibited.**

Limited use of the filter strip as a turnrow or crossing area is
authorized if this activity is conducted as part of the planting,
cultivating, or harvesting of a crop in an adjoining field. Do not use
filter strips as a travel way, cropland headland or a lane for livestock
or farm equipment.

**Livestock must be excluded from the filter strip.**

MID-CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

All new CREP contracts must have mid-term contract management activities
scheduled that will ensure plant diversity, wildlife habitat, and
protection of soil and water resources. Management activities that will
ensure these benefits include: prescribed burning (according to an
approved burn plan), strip disking, strip spraying, and interseeding of
forbs and legumes. All management activities must be performed according
to NRCS Standards and Specifications as found in the FOTG, and CREP
policy. Mid-management job sheets can be found at:

[**http://www.in.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/CRP/crphomepage.html**](http://www.in.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/CRP/crphomepage.html).

OTHER MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS

For optimum wildlife habitat, plant a diversity of grasses, legumes, and
wildflowers. These mixtures will provide winter and nesting cover and
food for a variety of wildlife. When mowing is necessary, restrict
mowing to Aug 1 - Aug 20 to allow re-growth for winter cover.

DESIGN and MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS

The filter strip will be designed to encourage water to flow in a thin
sheet. When water is concentrated, it will be spread across the width of
the filter strip.

Filter strips are designed to fill with sediment! To maintain the
function and value of filter strips:

1.  Any channels or rills must be immediately repaired.

2.  Terraces, dikes, berms, trenches, or vegetative barriers can be used
    to treat concentrated flow areas.

3.  Sediment within the filter should be removed before it accumulates
    to a height higher than 6 inches. Level and re-establish sheet flow.
    Re-seed if necessary.

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<thead>
<tr class="header">
<th colspan="12"><h1
id="filter-strip-planting-design-worksheet-crep-cp-21">FILTER STRIP
PLANTING DESIGN WORKSHEET CREP CP-21</h1></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3"><strong>Landowner:</strong></td>
<td colspan="5"><strong>     </strong></td>
<td><strong>County:</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"><strong>     </strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>Farm</td>
<td><strong>     </strong></td>
<td colspan="2">Tract</td>
<td>     </td>
<td>Field(s)</td>
<td>     </td>
<td><p>Filter Strip #1 – Width &amp; Ac</p>
<p>Filter Strip #2 – Width &amp; Ac</p></td>
<td colspan="2"><p>      ft /       ac</p>
<p>      ft /       ac</p></td>
<td>Date</td>
<td><strong>     </strong></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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<td colspan="18"><h6
id="recommended-species-and-seeding-rate-pls-ac-pure-live-seed-pounds-per-acre">RECOMMENDED
SPECIES and SEEDING RATE (PLS #/ac = Pure Live Seed Pounds per
Acre)</h6></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td colspan="7"><p>FILTER STRIP #1</p>
<p>(see map for location)</p></td>
<td><p>RATE</p>
<p>PLS#/ac</p></td>
<td colspan="2">TOTAL = (RATE X Acres)</td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="2"><p>FILTER STRIP #2</p>
<p>(see map for location)</p></td>
<td><p>RATE</p>
<p>PLS#/ac</p></td>
<td colspan="2">TOTAL = (RATE X Acres)</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td rowspan="6"></td>
<td colspan="7"></td>
<td>     </td>
<td><strong>0.0</strong></td>
<td>Lb.</td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="6"></td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td>     </td>
<td>0.0</td>
<td>Lb.</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="7"></td>
<td>     </td>
<td><strong>0.0</strong></td>
<td>Lb.</td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td>     </td>
<td><strong>0.0</strong></td>
<td>Lb.</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="7"></td>
<td>     </td>
<td><strong>0.0</strong></td>
<td>Lb.</td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td>     </td>
<td><strong>0.0</strong></td>
<td>Lb.</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="7"></td>
<td>     </td>
<td><strong>0.0</strong></td>
<td>Lb.</td>
<td colspan="2"></td>
<td>     </td>
<td><strong>0.0</strong></td>
<td>Lb.</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="7" rowspan="2">     </td>
<td>     </td>
<td><strong>0.0</strong></td>
<td>Lb.</td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="2">     </td>
<td>     </td>
<td><strong>0.0</strong></td>
<td>Lb.</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td>     </td>
<td><strong>0.0</strong></td>
<td>Lb.</td>
<td>     </td>
<td><strong>0.0</strong></td>
<td>Lb.</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="18">NOTES:      </td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="18">Recommended Wildflowers include:      </td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="18"><strong>BEFORE PLANTING in Year:</strong> </td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="5"> Permanent Fence:</td>
<td colspan="13"><strong>: <u>     </u> ft = (see attached
design)</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="4"> Water Source:</td>
<td colspan="10"></td>
<td colspan="4"> Pipeline: <strong><u>     </u> ft = (see
design)</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="14"> Water Facilities(s): </td>
<td colspan="4"> Livestock Crossing: <strong>(see design)</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="7"> Herbicide<sub>1</sub> <strong>(per
label)</strong>:</td>
<td colspan="5"><strong>     </strong></td>
<td colspan="6">Dates = <strong>     </strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="7"> Herbicide<sub>2</sub> <strong>(per
label)</strong>:</td>
<td colspan="5"><strong>     </strong></td>
<td colspan="6">Dates = <strong>     </strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3"> Tillage:</td>
<td colspan="9"><strong>     </strong></td>
<td colspan="6">Dates = <strong>     </strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="6"> Temporary Seeding:</td>
<td colspan="12"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="18"> Structures, Grading, Leveling, Filling <strong>– See
the attached Design Sheet.</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="18"> <strong>Apply fertilizer and lime according to an
approved soil test and Tri-State recommendations for “ESTABLISHING”
Native or Non-Native grasses.      </strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2"> Other:</td>
<td colspan="16"><strong>     </strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="18"><strong>PLANTING METHOD in Year:</strong> </td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="7"> <strong>Planting Method:</strong></td>
<td colspan="11"> <strong>     </strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="18">Dates = See Seeding Dates on Page 2</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="18">(If unforeseen circumstances prohibit the planting of
the grass by this date, please contact our office as soon as
possible)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Mid-Contract Management Starting In Year:**                         |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Prescribed Burning:** according to an approved burn plan Burning    |
| will not occur more than once every 3 years on the same acreage.      |
|                                                                       |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Strip Spraying:** Spraying will not occur more than once every      |
| three (3) years on the same acreage.                                  |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Strip Disking:** Disking will not occur more than once every three  |
| (3) years on the same acreage.                                        |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Inter-seeding:** Inter-seeding will not occur more than once every  |
| three (3) years on the same acreage.                                  |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **The Specific Mid Contract Management Activity will be decided by    |
| the participant in the scheduled year**                               |
|                                                                       |
| **based on condition of the vegetation, site considerations,          |
| capabilities of the participant, etc.**                               |
|                                                                       |
| Treatment will not occur more than once every three (3) years on the  |
| same acreage. Reimbursement will be dependant on the activity(s)      |
| performed based on local FSA Not-To-Exceed rates.                     |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **1**                                                                 |
|                                                                       |
| **For CRP Mid-contract Management job sheets see:                     |
| <http://www.in.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/CRP/crphomepage.html>**         |
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**LOCATION AND LAYOUT SKETCH & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**

**[ADDITIONAL INFORMATION]{.underline}:     **