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Patricia Perry, St. Francis County Conservation District

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Patricia Perry, St. Francis County Conservation District

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L’Anguille River Watershed

Lateral 1‐A of Larkin Creek

Western St. Francis & Lee Counties

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Problem: Sediment Loading

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Flooding & Loss of Crops

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Damage to Timber & Riparian Zone

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Reduce Sediment Loading of Lateral 1‐A

Remove sediment from existing channel

Restore channel to natural design

Create protective riparian area

Install filter strips along cropland areas

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Restoration Design

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Nationwide Permit #27 – Aquatic Habitat RestorationSediment removed from channel placed outside wetland areasA few spoil piles allowed to remain in wet areaDamaged timber and wetland areas along channel reforested to bottomland hardwoodsSharp meanders planted to silt fences

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Landowners Along Channel Grant Easements

Easement for Construction & Maintenance

Easement Includes 180’ Filter Strip

Filter Strips Remain in Place Permanently

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During the Past YearArea required specialized equipment

Environmentally Sensitive

Big Machine –Light Footprint 

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From This ..…to This in 5 Months

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Remove Spoil & Spread on Buffer Areas

Tree Planting in Wetland Zone

Demonstrations and Tours of the Project Area

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Functional Drain for 8000 acres of cropland (6 linear miles)

Forested Riparian area to stabilize banks, and provide wildlife habitat (315 ac)

Permanent filter strips along cropland areas to diffuse runoff & filter out sediment (220 ac)

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Drainage District Taxation for Maintenance

Annual Inspections 

Beaver Control

Maintain Drainage Structures

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LandownersSt. Francis County Conservation DistrictLee County Conservation DistrictLateral 1‐A of Larkin Creek Drainage DistrictArkansas Natural Resources Commission & EPA 319 ProgramDucks UnlimitedArkansas Game & Fish CommissionCorp of Engineers

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Costs $800,000 in 319 FundsOver $300,000 In‐Kind Land Easements$500,000 Tax Generated Dollars Total Cost = $1,600,000

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Protect Approximately 8,000 Acres of Cropland From Erosion & Flooding

Restore Damaged Timber

Protect Roads From Flooding

Demonstrate Successful Conservation Practices

Exemplify the Success of Partnerships & Secure Trust of Landowners

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Watershed Work at the 12 Digit LevelMississippi River Basin InitiativeOutlet Larkin Creek Watershed Project Selected14,800 Acres with over 75% in CroplandIncentives for Cover Crops & Mulch Till75% Cost Share for Erosion Control Practices

To Date ‐ $1,800,000 in ApplicationsFunds Paid ‐ $700,000

Applications on over 7,800 acres

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Phase IIAll Restoration Work in Phase I is CompleteDrainage District Assumes all Responsibility for Phase IIDrainage District Using SRF Loan Loan Paid with Funds Generated by TaxTax Generates Money for Phase II and to Perform Long Term Maintenance 

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ConclusionComplex & Difficult ProjectChanging Economy – Soaring ExpensesWorking with Various Groups & Agencies

Good DesignGood RelationshipsThe Right ContractorSUCCESS & Everyone is Happy……….almost

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Questions