Minn. R. 8400.0300 - APPROVED CONSERVATION PRACTICES

Subpart 1. [Repealed, 37 SR 1277]

Subp. 2. Criteria for approved conservation practices.

Practices eligible for cost-share funds must meet the criteria in items A to D.

A. The objectives of the approved conservation practices may include, but are not limited to, activities that:

(1) control nutrient runoff;

(2) control sedimentation;

(3) divert runoff to protect and improve water quality;

(4) reduce wind erosion;

(5) control gully, rill, or sheet erosion;

(6) protect shoreland from erosion;

(7) control storm water runoff;

(8) protect or improve surface water and groundwater quality;

(9) provide energy conservation and snow protection; or

(10) address water quantity problems due to altered hydrology.

B. Practices to restore, protect, or enhance natural wildlife, aquatic, or native plant habitat are eligible when used in combination with the practices listed in item A.

C. No cost-share funds shall be furnished for conservation practices designed primarily to increase land productivity.

D. All conservation practices must be consistent with the district's comprehensive plan.

Subp. 3. [Repealed, 37 SR 1277]

Notes

Minn. R. 8400.0300

9 SR 2439; 20 SR 2185; 24 SR 1240; 37 SR 1277

Statutory Authority: MS s 40.036; 103C.501; 103F.531; L 1999 c 231 s 203