SOIL EROSION CONTROL MEASURES INSPECTION

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--- SITE OVERVIEW & EXISTING CONDITIONS ---
[ ] GPS Coordinates of Inspection Area
[ ] Date of Inspection
[ ] Time of Inspection
[ ] Brief Description of Site Topography (e.g., slope, aspect)
[ ] Dominant Soil Type(s) Present (Sandy, Loamy, Clayey, Silty, Other (Specify in Long Text))
[ ] Maximum Observed Slope Gradient (%)
[ ] Observed Evidence of Existing Erosion (e.g., gullies, rills, pedestals)
[ ] Current Land Use (Row Crops, Pasture/Grazing, Orchard/Vineyard, Other (Specify in Long Text))
[ ] Site Map/Aerial Photo (optional)
[ ] Inspector Name

--- FIELD PREPARATION & TILLAGE PRACTICES ---
[ ] Tillage Method Used? (Conventional Tillage, Reduced Tillage, No-Till, Contour Plowing, Other (Specify in LONG_TEXT))
[ ] If 'Other' tillage method selected, please specify:
[ ] Average Tillage Depth (inches):
[ ] Is the field sloped? (Consider slope influence on tillage) (Yes, No)
[ ] Describe any visible signs of tillage-induced erosion (e.g., rills, gullies):
[ ] Are tillage operations being conducted perpendicular to the slope? (Yes, No, Not Applicable)
[ ] Notes on field preparation and tillage practices:

--- CONTOUR FARMING & TERRACING ---
[ ] Contour Length (meters)
[ ] Terrace Slope (%)
[ ] Terrace Construction Type (Graded Terrace, Bench Terrace, Contour Bund, Other (specify))
[ ] Describe any observed issues with terrace stability or contour alignment.
[ ] Are terraces showing signs of: (Cracking, Slumping, Erosion at toes, Vegetation loss, None observed)
[ ] Terrace/Contour Alignment (Excellent - Precisely aligned with contours, Good - Minor deviations, Fair - Noticeable deviations, Poor - Significant misalignment)
[ ] Date of last terrace/contour maintenance

--- COVER CROPPING & CROP ROTATION ---
[ ] What cover crops are currently being used? (Rye, Oats, Hairy Vetch, Crimson Clover, Winter Peas, Buckwheat, Radish, Other (Specify in Long Text))
[ ] If 'Other' was selected above, please specify the cover crop(s):
[ ] Estimated percentage of field area covered by cover crop:
[ ] What is the primary purpose of the cover crop(s)? (Erosion Control, Soil Improvement (Organic Matter), Weed Suppression, Nitrogen Fixation, All of the Above)
[ ] Date cover crop was planted
[ ] Describe the crop rotation sequence currently in use.
[ ] Is the crop rotation sequence documented and followed? (Yes, No, Unsure)

--- CONSERVATION TILLAGE (NO-TILL, REDUCED TILL) ---
[ ] Tillage System Employed? (No-Till, Reduced Till, Conventional Tillage (Not Conservation), Unknown)
[ ] Residue Coverage (%)
[ ] Observed Issues with Residue Management
[ ] Compaction Assessment (No Visible Compaction, Minor Compaction, Moderate Compaction, Severe Compaction)
[ ] Tillage Equipment Depth (inches)
[ ] Last Tillage Date
[ ] Any signs of wheel tracks or rutting?

--- VEGETATIVE BUFFER STRIPS & RIPARIAN ZONES ---
[ ] Buffer Strip Width (feet)
[ ] Dominant Vegetation Types in Buffer Strip (Select all that apply) (Grasses, Shrubs, Trees, Forbs (Wildflowers), Other (Specify in LONG_TEXT))
[ ] If 'Other' vegetation type selected, please specify:
[ ] Condition of Vegetation (Overall Health and Density) (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Describe any signs of stress or disease observed in vegetation:
[ ] Estimated Percent Ground Cover by Vegetation:
[ ] Evidence of Invasive Species Present? (Yes, No, Uncertain)
[ ] If invasive species are present, identify them and describe extent:
[ ] Is the riparian zone adequately protecting the waterway? (Yes, No, Uncertain)
[ ] Buffer Strip/Riparian Zone Boundary Location (GPS Coordinates)

--- WIND EROSION CONTROL (WINDBREAKS, STRIP CROPPING) ---
[ ] Are windbreaks present? (Yes, No, Unclear/Not Visible)
[ ] Average height of windbreak trees/shrubs (feet)
[ ] Estimated width of windbreak (feet)
[ ] What types of vegetation are used in the windbreak? (Trees, Shrubs, Grasses, Other (Specify in LONG_TEXT))
[ ] If 'Other' selected above, please specify vegetation types:
[ ] Are strip cropping practices implemented? (Yes, No, Unclear/Not Visible)
[ ] Approximate width of crop strips (feet)
[ ] Describe the condition of windbreaks/strip cropping (e.g., signs of damage, disease, inadequate growth)
[ ] Attach photos of windbreaks/strip cropping (optional)

--- SEDIMENT & RUNOFF MANAGEMENT ---
[ ] Are sediment basins present? (Yes, No, N/A)
[ ] Sediment Basin Capacity (cubic feet)
[ ] Sediment Basin Overflow Condition (Adequate, Inadequate, Not Observed)
[ ] Describe any observed issues with sediment traps or basins (e.g., excessive sediment buildup, structural damage).
[ ] Which of the following runoff management techniques are implemented? (Select all that apply) (Grassed Waterways, Diversion Ditches, Check Dams, Vegetated Filter Strips, None)
[ ] Is there evidence of gully erosion? (Yes, No, Unsure)
[ ] Describe any observed sediment plumes in adjacent water bodies.

--- MAINTENANCE & CONDITION ---
[ ] Estimated Erosion Rate (tons/acre/year)
[ ] Condition of Vegetation (Buffer Strips/Terraces) (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Description of any observed damage or degradation
[ ] Date of Last Maintenance Activity
[ ] Estimated sediment accumulation at the base of terraces/buffers (inches)
[ ] Maintenance Issues Observed (Select all that apply) (Rills/Gullies, Vegetation Loss, Terrace Failure, Sediment Build-up, Wind Damage, None)
[ ] Time of last inspection
[ ] Specific maintenance recommendations

--- DOCUMENTATION & RECORD KEEPING ---
[ ] Date of Last Erosion Control Plan Review
[ ] Summary of Erosion Control Plan (brief description)
[ ] Copy of Current Erosion Control Plan
[ ] Estimated Annual Soil Loss (tons/acre - if available)
[ ] Method Used to Estimate Soil Loss (if applicable) (RUSLE, Universal Soil Loss Equation, Other (Specify in Long Text))
[ ] Comments/Notes on Erosion Control Plan Updates
[ ] Date of Last Maintenance Log Review
[ ] Copy of Maintenance Log (if available)

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