Grassed Waterway Maintenance Checklist
This Grassed Waterway Maintenance Checklist helps growers inspect and care for grassed waterways. Fill it in by hand and keep it with your farm records for later seasons.
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What is on this checklist
- Check vegetation cover and thin spots
- Look for gullies and sediment
- Check outlet and any structures
- Mow at proper times
- Control woody growth and weeds
- Avoid spraying in the waterway
- Cross waterways carefully with equipment
- Record repairs needed
How to use this checklist
Print a few copies and keep them where the work happens. Go item by item, tick OK, FIX or N/A, and write what needs attention in the notes.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA NRCS and eXtension.
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