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Why
Should We be Concerned with the Management of Pasture and
Riparian Area?
Over the past several years, there has been a migration from
city residential areas to more rural housing developments as
well as homes on small acreages. This section will address
conservation and pollution prevention measures which can be
implemented to protect pastures and riparian areas on lots up to
twenty acres in size. The need for this type of information has
been clearly demonstrated in watersheds throughout the state.
Most owners of these
small farms are concerned about what they can do to help with
the restoration of the watershed. Improper grazing management of
pasture and riparian areas by small farms can lead to pollutants
such as sediment, nutrients, and bacteria entering streams and
ground water. Individually, their contribution may seem small,
but as the numbers of small farms increase, the potential for
more pollutant input on a watershed scale increases. This
section will provide information these landowners should
consider to become a part of the solution to improve water
quality.
What is Lake*A*Syst?
It is a Lakeshore Assessment System; a voluntary
program designed to help protect Hauser Lake by providing
residents with information and recommendations on how to reduce
their impacts on the lake.
Lake*A*Syst is a 3-step process:
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Read each section
and complete the Homeowners Risk Assessment Sheet.
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Complete the
Action Checklist Worksheet to inventory your stormwater
sources.
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Take action
to protect water quality by implementing the Best Management
Practices (BMP) described in each section of this book.
How do I
complete the worksheet?
After reviewing the information
provided, go to the worksheet and check what applies to you.
This should take about 15 to 30 minutes to complete the
worksheet and summarize your risk rankings.
Download and Print
Pasture and Riparian Management
Download and Print Homeowner
Risk Assessment Worksheet
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