Manure Storage & Runoff Control

How it works

Livestock waste has become an increasingly hot topic. With an active manure management plan, you can address many of the social, economic, and environmental factors at play in manure management issues. Manure management, storage, and runoff control involvement can involve one component as simple as diverting excess storm water away from the site to several components and a comprehensive nutrient management plan.

How it helps

Through various components, you can:

  • Address water quality issues and reduce the likelihood of a contamination problem.
  • Address other regulatory constraints associated with livestock production.
  • Make use of nutrients available in manure, in turn reducing the rate of commercial fertilizer applied.
  • Reduce odor impacts and improve public relations.
Links to NRCS Standards & Specifications:

Waste Storage Facility

Waste Treatment Lagoon

Waste Utilization


Other Helpful Resources:

Iowa Manure Management Action Group (IMMAG)

Iowa NRCS Phosphorus Index

Agriculture Waste Management Field Handbook

NPKnowledge (An ISU extension resource for nutrient management)