Effects of NRCS Conservation Practices - National

Cross Wind Ridges Code: 588

Units: ac.

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Soil Erosion Effect Rationale

Soil Erosion - Sheet and Rill Erosion 0

Soil Erosion - Wind Erosion 4

Soil Erosion - Ephemeral Gully Erosion 0

Soil Erosion - Classic Gully Erosion 0

Soil Erosion - Streambank, Shoreline, Water Conveyance Ch 0

Soil Quality Degradation

 Organic Matter Depletion 1

 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 1

 Pesticides in Groundwater 0

 Nutrients in Surface water 1

 Nutrients in Groundwater 0

 Salts in Surface Water 1

The action reduces soil erosion from wind.

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The action reduces soil erosion from wind which decreases the potential for transport of soil-adsorbed nutrients to surface water.

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The action can reduce the transport of wind-borne saline particles to surface water bodies.

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Reduced wind erosion decreases organic matter loss.

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Adding roughness to the soil across the prevailing wind direction reduces saltation. 

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AL-Aso Land

W-Water

O-Other

D-Developed

FS-Farmstead

Pr-Protected

P-Pasture

F-Forest

R-Range

C-Crop

Typical Landuse:
 Salts in Groundwater 0

 Excess Pathogens and Chemicals from Manure, Bio-solids 0

 Excess Pathogens and Chemicals from Manure, Bio-solids 0

 Excessive Sediment in Surface Water 1

 Elevated Water Temperature 0

 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 2

 Emissions of Ozone Precursors 0

 Emissions of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) 0

 Objectionable Odors 0

Degraded Plant Condition

 Undesirable Plant Productivity and Health 2

 Inadequate Structure and Composition 0

 Excessive Plant Pest Pressure 0

 Wildfire Hazard, Excessive Biomass Accumulation 0

Fish and Wildlife - Inadequate Habitat

 Inadequate Habitat - Food 0

 Inadequate Habitat - Cover/Shelter 0

 Inadequate Habitat - Water 0

 Inadequate Habitat - Habitat Continuity (Space) 0

Livestock Production Limitation

 Inadequate Feed and Forage 0

 Inadequate Shelter 0

 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

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Surface roughness oriented perpendicular to the erosive wind direction will reduce wind erosion.

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The reduction of wind erosion decreases physical plant damage and maintains soil quality.

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Ridges reduce soil erosion from wind and the resulting offsite sediment transport.

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