Water sediment basins

Description
This is an embankment built across a depressional area of concentrated water runoff. It traps sediment and water running off farmland above the structure, preventing it from reaching farmland and water bodies below.

Benefits

Improves ability to farm on sloping lands
Improves water quality by trapping sediment on uplands and preventing it from reaching water bodies
Reduces gully erosion by controlling water flow within a drainage area
May provide cover for small birds and animals

Success Stories

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Aug 3, 2017 Industry conservation tillage, conservation, Miller Creek Water Quality Improvement Project, Water Quality, cover crop, corn, soybeans, Washburn, Youngblut, Water Quality Initiative Cody Smith Comment

A Vision Forward: Leonard Youngblut - Washburn, Iowa

Aug 3, 2017 Industry conservation tillage, conservation, Miller Creek Water Quality Improvement Project, Water Quality, cover crop, corn, soybeans, Washburn, Youngblut, Water Quality Initiative Cody Smith Comment

Finding What Works: Paul Ackley - Bedford, Iowa

Jul 19, 2017 Cody Smith Comment

Finding What Works: Paul Ackley - Bedford, Iowa

Jul 19, 2017 Cody Smith Comment

Planting for the Future: Gary Johnson - Red Oak, Iowa

Jul 10, 2017 Industry conservation, cover crop, cereal rye, radishes, rapeseed, Johnson, Red Oak, Water Quality, Walnut Creek Watershed Project Cody Smith Comment Johnson Helicopter Services

Planting for the Future: Gary Johnson - Red Oak, Iowa

Jul 10, 2017 Industry conservation, cover crop, cereal rye, radishes, rapeseed, Johnson, Red Oak, Water Quality, Walnut Creek Watershed Project Cody Smith Comment Johnson Helicopter Services

As we left the last field, Gary looked over, chuckled and said, “So that’s part of my story. I just wish I was 20 years younger so I could stick around and enjoy all this stuff.”