N.J. Admin. Code § 2:90-2.9

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 2:90-2.9 - Sod waterways

(a) Sod waterways which reduce erosion of land and the pollution of water from agricultural non-point sources may be applied to farmland needing permanent sod waterways to safely convey excess surface runoff water.

(b) The following types of practices are approved for sod waterways:

1. Cost-sharing is authorized for site preparation, grading, shaping, filling, and establishing permanent vegetative cover.

2. Cost-sharing is authorized for subsurface drains and stone lining that are necessary for proper functioning of the waterway.

(c) The following special conditions are applicable to sod waterways:

1. The cover may consist of sod-forming grasses, legumes, mixtures of grasses and legumes, or other types of vegetative cover that will provide the needed protection from erosion.

2. Close-sown small grains or annuals may be used for temporary protection followed by eligible permanent vegetative cover established by seeding.

(d) The system shall be maintained for a minimum of eight years following calendar year of installation.

N.J. Admin. Code § 2:90-2.9