Effects of NRCS Conservation Practices - National

Wetland Enhancement Code: 659

Units: ac.

C F R P Pr 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 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 2

 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 1

 Nutrients in Surface water 3

 Nutrients in Groundwater 1

 Salts in Surface Water 1

 Salts in Groundwater 0

 Excess Pathogens and Chemicals from Manure, Bio-solid 1 

 Excess Pathogens and Chemicals from Manure, Bio-solid 0 

The augmentation of wetland functions beyond the original natural conditions on a former, degraded, or naturally functioning 

wetland site; sometimes at the expense of other functions.

Water ponding promotes growth of wetland vegetation and reduces decomposition of soil organic matter.

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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:

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Provides temporary flood storage reducing flooding and ponding.

The action captures pesticide residues and facilitates their degradation.

The action captures pesticide residues and facilitates their degradation.

Wetland systems will utilize dissolved nutrients and trap sediment-attached nutrients and organics.

The action traps nutrients and organics which are broken down and used by wetland plants. 

Any salts in surface runoff will be detained in the wetland. Some wetland plants may take up salts.

Not Applicable

Pathogens are trapped in the wetland.

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 Excessive Sediment in Surface Water 2

 Elevated Water Temperature 0

 Petroleum, Heavy Metals and Other Pollutants Transporte 2

 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 -1

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 5

 Inadequate Habitat - Cover/Shelter 5

 Inadequate Habitat - Water 0

 Inadequate Habitat - Habitat Continuity (Space) 4

Livestock Production Limitation

 Inadequate Feed and Forage 2

 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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System traps sediment.

Improved hydrological conditions are likely.

Vegetation and anaerobic conditions trap heavy metals.

Existing areas for food are enhanced.

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The accumulation of organic matter and sediments sequester carbon. However, anaerobic conditions can promote the generation of 

methane.

Anaerobic conditions can promote the generation of hydrogen sulfide and other odorous compounds.

Plants are selected and managed to maintain optimal productivity and health for their intended use.

Plants selected are adapted and suited. 

Vegetation is installed and managed to control undesired species. 

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Areas for cover/shelter are enhanced.

Enhancement of wetlands will improve habitat and water quality for many species; the number and types of species that will benefit is 

dependent on the degree to which hydrological conditions are improved.

Additional wetland space is enhanced.

These sites may be used as feed and forage by livestock if the intended purpose is maintained.

Not Applicable