Lesson 20: Siting Considerations

Environmental Stewardship Assessment:

For each issue listed in the left column, read across to the right and circle the statement that best describes conditions on your farm. If any categories do not apply, leave them blank.

Name of Operation:
Date:

1. Nearest surface water source?

< 100 ft Corresponding magnitude of risk
 
100-199 ft
200-500 ft
> 500 ft

2. Drinking water well?
Within 100 ft
AND
downslope or at grade		 Corresponding magnitude of risk
 
100-250 ft
AND
downslope or at grade
> 250 ft
AND
upslope
> 100 ft

3. Flood plains? Storage located…
In flood plain Corresponding magnitude of risk
 
Outside of flood plain

4. Home, public use areas, or businesses?
    Distance: < 300 au
                   > 300 au
< 1/4 mile,
<1/2 mile		 Corresponding magnitude of risk
 
1/4-1/2 mile,
1/2-1 mile
1/2-1 mile,
1-2 mile
> 1 mile
> 2 miles

5. Direction: Neighbors are...
Located downwind for prevailing spring, summer, or fall winds. Corresponding magnitude of risk
 
Located downwind forprevailing winter winds only.
Not located downwind for prevailing winds at any time at any time of year.

6. Elevation: Neighbors are located at...
Lower elevation than storage and in valley. Corresponding magnitude of risk
 
Lower elevation than storage but in open area.
Similar elevation as storage and in open area.
higher elevation than storage
OR
Sizeable hill, shelterbelt, or other change in typography lies between neighbor and storage facility.

7. Visibility?
Storage facility highly visible due to location close to road. Corresponding magnitude of risk
 
Storeage facility recessed from neighbors and road but visible.
Only neighbors are aware of storage facility due to partial screening
Topography, vegetation, or placement under-barn visually screens storage facility.

8. Future expansion of manure storage facilities?
No room exists for expansion. Corresponding magnitude of risk
 
Room exists for expansion.

9. Drainage around manure storage?
Poor drainage and access roads make manure removal possible only under dry conditions. Corresponding magnitude of risk
 
Excellent drainage and access roads make removal possible in a variety of weather conditions.

10. Cropland area in vicinity of storage (see Lesson 31, Manure Utilization Plans)?
Insufficient cropland is available to which manure can be transported. Corresponding magnitude of risk
 
Sufficient cropland is available for managing manure N to which manure can be transported.
Sufficient cropland is available for managing manure P to which manure can be transported.

 
Net Survey Score:
Magnitude of risk:

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