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006 <br /> B. AGRICULTURAL AhD FORESTRY RUNOFF <br /> Agricultural and forest runoff contributes 38% of the phosphorus <br /> load in Falls and approximately 25% in the Jordan, Agricultural <br /> erosion results in problems of productivity for the .farmer and <br /> i . <br /> in sedimentation, phosphorus, pesticides, and other pollutants <br /> I entering the lakes. <br /> � . 1. STATE ACTION <br /> NRCD recommends that: <br /> a, The Upper Neuse and Upper Cape Fear Basin erosion <br /> control study recommendations be implemented over a five <br /> year period rather than lO years as proposed. <br /> (1) Necessary computer mapping and data will be provided <br /> to agencies to implement the Upper Neuse and' Upper <br /> Cape Fear basin erosion control recommendations. <br /> (2) Model guidelines for treating critical erosion <br /> areas for county BMP (best management practices) <br /> j <br /> programs will be developed. for implementation by <br /> local Soil and Water Conservation Districts. <br /> b. On-the-ground training for loggers and logging contractors <br /> in the watershed to reduce sedimentation will be provided, <br /> (1) NRCD will fund purchase by forest landowners of <br /> seedlings, seed, and mulch to stabilize critical <br /> areas, <br /> c. DOT will select a target area and conduct a demonstration <br /> project to show the effectiveness of sedimentation control <br /> I� practices for rural road maintenance'. <br /> -2- <br /> i - <br /> I� <br /> i <br />