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Conservation Engineering & Tech Assistance – Resources

Using science and technology for innovative, cost-effective conservation
 

Technical Resources

NRCS

The US Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resource Conservation Service or “NRCS” is a key DSWR partner. Information regarding federal-funded conservation programs, national and statewide BMP design standards, engineering software, standard CAD drawings and other engineering resources are provided through NRCS:

Best Management Practices (BMPs)

Best Management Practices or “BMPs” are measures, structural and non-structural, employed to prevent, reduce or eliminate pollutants, nuisances, and other forms of environmental damage. DSWR engineers frequently utilize BMPs described in the following resources:

Construction Standards

Engineering plans for BMPs often refer to the following resources for construction and material specifications:

Agricultural Pollution

BMPs are constructed in response to the following laws and programs specifically associated with agricultural production:

Permits

The construction of BMPs may require approval from various agencies. The following links refer to authorizations possibly required for projects: