Waterway Maintenance Checklist
Checklist for maintaining grassed waterways, used after storms and each season to keep the channel stable and the grass healthy. Use it on each visit and keep the completed copy with your farm records.
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What is on this checklist
- Grass cover thick and even
- No gullies or rills forming
- Sediment deposits removed
- Crossing points intact
- Outlet stable and noted
- Woody growth and weeds controlled
- Mowing done at the right time
- Spraying avoided in the channel unless planned
- Tillage kept out of the waterway
How to use this checklist
Use one sheet per unit, pen or field. Date it, sign it, and file the finished copy so you can look back at what was found and fixed.
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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