JOHNSON COUNTY EQIP PROGRAM
How EQIP is being implemented in the county:
The Johnson County Local Work Group has identified the following
natural resource concerns as priorities.
Grazing land Health
This local priority supports the national priority to reduce soil erosion and
sedimentation from agricultural lands and promote at risk species habitat. The
Johnson County local work group has set the 1st priority to be for
integrated pest management within the Double Crossing and Thomson Creek
drainages in order to complete this project area. Grazing land impacted by the
ongoing drought was identified by the work group as high priority. A properly
planned and applied grazing system is the most effective strategy to prepare for
drought, adapt management during drought, and help recover from drought.
Applications for dependable water development will be given the next highest
priority, for implementation of a planned grazing system.
Ground and Surface water quality affected by animal waste
This local priority supports the national priority to reduce non-point source
pollution in water bodies. Waste management systems, feedlot relocation, and
nutrient management will be targeted in an effort to help producers avoid
regulation, and improve water quality.
Irrigation Water Management
This local priority supports the national priority of conservation of soil,
surface and ground water. Improved irrigation efficiencies are crucial in
dealing with critical water shortages and irrigation water induced erosion. The
Johnson County local work groups priority is improve irrigation water management
in highly erodible soils for soil and water conservation.
The local work group has a one-page application worksheet that asks the
applicant seven question pertaining to their operation. Each worksheet will be
reviewed by the local work group and ranked according to the local priorities.
Click to view ranking worksheets:
These documents require
Adobe Acrobat
to view the material.
Johnson County Screening Tool
(PDF, 25 KB)
Johnson County Irrigation/Erosion (PDF, 7 KB)
Johnson County Rangeland
(PDF, 8 KB)
Contact one of the local offices: Buffalo
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