What is John Marshall Soil and Water Conservation District’s role in the TMDL implementation plan?
John Marshall SWCD is responsible for designing and implementing a public relations campaign to increase awareness of TMDL implementation goals and financial assistance. Working with federal, state, and local agencies, the specific goals include: • Installing 10 full livestock exclusion systems, • Installing 4 hardened stream crossings, • Installing 16,000 linear feet of livestock exclusion fencing, and • Creating 10 acres of vegetative buffers on cropland. Are there financial incentives to participating in the TMDL implementation plan? Yes, Federal and State Best Management Practices (BMP’s) Cost-Share programs will pay between 50-90% of costs to install conservation practices to improve water quality. For a description of the conservation practices offered, click here. Progress Update The District continues to implement the TMDL program. In December 2006, Melissa Allen began work as the TMDL Conservation Specialist. As part of the outreach effort, staff worked with the Fauquier Count
