Effects of NRCS Conservation Practices - National

Stream Habitat Improvement and Management Code: 395

Units: ft.

C F R P Pr FS D W O AL

Soil Erosion Effect Rationale

Soil Erosion - Sheet and Rill Erosion 0

Soil Erosion - Wind Erosion 0

Soil Erosion - Ephemeral Gully Erosion 0

Soil Erosion - Classic Gully Erosion 0

Soil Erosion - Streambank, Shoreline, Water Conveyance C 5

Soil Quality Degradation

 Organic Matter Depletion 0

 Compaction 0

 Subsidence 0

 Concentration of Salts or Other Chemicals 0

Excess Water

 Excess Water - Seeps 0

 Excess Water - Runoff, Flooding, or Ponding 0

 Excess Water - Seasonal High Water Table 0

 Excess Water - Drifted Snow 0

Insufficient Water

 Insufficient Water - Inefficient Use of Irrigation Water 0

 Insufficient Water - Inefficient Moisture Management 0

Water Quality Degradation

 Pesticides in Surface Water 0

 Pesticides in Groundwater 0

 Nutrients in Surface water 0

 Nutrients in Groundwater 0

 Salts in Surface Water 0

 Salts in Groundwater 0

 Excess Pathogens and Chemicals from Manure, Bio-solid 0 

 Excess Pathogens and Chemicals from Manure, Bio-solid 0 

Maintain, improve or restore physical, chemical and biological functions of a stream, and its associated riparian zone, necessary 

for meeting the life history requirements of desired aquatic species.

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Vegetation and dense roots protects and binds the soil making it resistant to water flow erosion.

AL-Aso Land 

W-Water 

O-Other 

D-Developed 

FS-Farmstead 

Pr-Protected 

P-Pasture 

F-Forest 

R-Range 

C-Crop

Typical Landuse:

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 Excessive Sediment in Surface Water 2

 Elevated Water Temperature 2

 Petroleum, Heavy Metals and Other Pollutants Transporte 0

 Petroleum, Heavy Metals and Other Pollutants Transporte 0

Air Quality Impacts

 Emissions of Particulate Matter (PM) and PM Precursors 0

 Emissions of Ozone Precursors 0

 Emissions of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) 1

 Objectionable Odors 0

Degraded Plant Condition

 Undesirable Plant Productivity and Health 4

 Inadequate Structure and Composition 4

 Excessive Plant Pest Pressure 4

 Wildfire Hazard, Excessive Biomass Accumulation 0

Fish and Wildlife - Inadequate Habitat

 Inadequate Habitat - Food 2

 Inadequate Habitat - Cover/Shelter 2

 Inadequate Habitat - Water 0

 Inadequate Habitat - Habitat Continuity (Space) 4

Livestock Production Limitation

 Inadequate Feed and Forage 2

 Inadequate Shelter 4

 Inadequate Water 0

Inefficient Energy Use

 Equipment and Facilities 0

 Farming/Ranching Practices and Field Operations 0

CPPE Practice Effects: 0 No Effect

5 Substantial Improvement -1 Slight Worsening

4 Moderate to Substantial Improvement -2 Slight to Moderate Worsening

3 Moderate Improvement -3 Moderate Worsening

2 Slight to Moderate Improvement -4 Moderate to Substantial Worsening

1 Slight Improvement -5 Substantial Worsening

Not Applicable

Improved vegetation and management will reduce streambank erosion and improve channel stability.

Restoration of riparian conditions will contribute to moderation of stream temperatures.

Not Applicable

Aquatic habitat is improved providing food for fish and wildlife.

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Vegetation removes CO2 from the air and stores it in the form of carbon in the plants and soil.

Not Applicable

Management and improvement measures create or maintain the health and vigor of desired riparian and aquatic plant communities. 

Management and improvement measures create or maintain the desired riparian and aquatic plant communities. 

Vegetation is installed and managed to control undesired species. 

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Aquatic habitat is improved providing cover for fish and wildlife.

Riparian and instream improvements will improve water quality, and where applicable, water quantity for aquatic and riparian species 

and their habitats.. 

Restored habitats increase suitable space for fish.

Re-establishment of streamside habitat can provide additional forage.

Riparian area shrubs and trees can provide shade and protection from wind.