Em4885 irrigation management practices to protect ground water

CHAPTER 5
Example of Planning Checklist
Franklin Conservation District has created a guide for helping their members develop their
own Water Quality Conservation Plan, seen in Figure 5-1a-e. The guide is meant to be used in
conjunction with a meeting between the farmer and a Conservation District specialist. As can be
seen on Figure 5-1a at B., part of the meeting includes dissemination of information which would
include the Objectives and Implementation Practices presented in the Manual. During the meeting,
which ideally takes place on-site, the farm and irrigation systems are examined and many questions
asked concerning the farmer’s current knowledge and practices. Depending on the situation, various
recommendations for improvement are made. The farmer then prioritizes the suggestions and
implements them as appropriate. The Franklin CD guide was adapted for the Manual and presented
in Figure 5-1a-e.
Not all of the Practices listed in the guide will be applicable, or even deemed effective, in
maintaining water quality. It is important that each site be considered within its unique
circumstances.
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