Effects of NRCS Conservation Practices - National

Waste Recycling Code: 633

Units: ac

C F R P Pr O AL

Soil Erosion Effect Rationale

Soil Erosion - Sheet and Rill Erosion 2

Soil Erosion - Wind Erosion 1

Soil Erosion - Ephemeral Gully Erosion 1

Soil Erosion - Classic Gully Erosion 0

Soil Erosion - Streambank, Shoreline, Water Conveyance C 0

Soil Quality Degradation

 Organic Matter Depletion 2

 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 2

 Insufficient Water - Inefficient Moisture Management 2

Water Quality Degradation

 Pesticides in Surface Water 0

 Pesticides in Groundwater 2

 Nutrients in Surface water 2

 Nutrients in Groundwater 2

 Salts in Surface Water 2

 Salts in Groundwater 2

 Excess Pathogens and Chemicals from Manure, Bio-solid 0 

 Excess Pathogens and Chemicals from Manure, Bio-solid 2 

Not Applicable

The action increases soil organic matter and biological activity.

Proper nutrient application should minimize losses due to runoff.

Proper nutrient application should minimize leaching losses.

Proper nutrient application should minimize runoff losses. Uses of manure for other than land application will decrease opportunity 

for water contamination.

Proper waste application should minimize leaching losses. Uses of manure for other than land application will decrease opportunity 

for water contamination.

Proper nutrient application should minimize losses due to runoff.

Proper nutrient application should minimize leaching losses. Uses of manure for other than land application will decrease 

opportunity for water contamination.

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Additional organic material and waste water adds nutrients, increases soil organic matter, and increases soil moisture.

The action improves water use because of better plant vigor.

Field operations on moist soils cause soil compaction. However, increased plant growth and root penetration will counterbalance this 

effect. When wastes are applied through irrigation systems compaction is avoided. 

Not Applicable

Proper waste utilization will not result in salt build up.

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

The use of the by-products of agricultural production or the agricultural use of non-agricultural by-products.

Added organic material will increase biomass production and increase soil organic matter.

Additional organic material adds nutrients and increases soil organic matter which reduces runoff and erosion.

Additional organic material applied to the soil surface may reduce wind erosion potential.

Additional organic material adds nutrients and increases soil organic matter which reduces runoff and erosion.

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

AL-Aso Land 

W-Water 

O-Other 

D-Developed 

FS-Farmstead 

Pr-Protected 

P-Pasture 

F-Forest 

R-Range 

C-Crop

Typical Landuse:
 Excessive Sediment in Surface Water 0

 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 0

 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 2

 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 2

 Inadequate Habitat - Habitat Continuity (Space) 0

Livestock Production Limitation

 Inadequate Feed and Forage 4

 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

Not Applicable

Waste can provide nutrients, but transportation requires substantial fuel

Waste can provide nutrients, but transportation requires substantial fuel

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Wastes are applied to enhance production and nutritive value of the forage used by livestock.

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Nutrients and soil amendments are applied to optimize to plant health and productivity.

Nutrients and soil amendments are optimized to enhance suited and desired species.

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Proper nutrient application should minimize losses due to runoff.

Not Applicable

Not Applicable