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 Technical References - Water

Updated 6/16/2011

The following references are available for use by conservation planners as needed.

Phosphorous Loss Assessment Tool (PLAT) Information

Nutrient Management 

  • Nutrient Management Support Database
  • NC Interagency Nutrient Management Committee
  • NC Nutrient Management Software

    This software program is to be used for developing Nutrient Management Plans in North Carolina.  It produces the required format to meet state requirements for Waste Management Plans for animal operations.

    The following documents require Microsoft Word

    NC Nutrient Management Software  (EXE; 17.0 MB)  

    Release Notes for NC Nutrient Management Software (DOC; 27 KB) 

    Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMP)

    The following documents require Adobe Acrobat

    NC Guide to Understanding USDA NRCS Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (PDF; 165 KB) (Last Modified 7/22/2008)

    National CNMP policy is available in the General Manual 180, Part 409.10.

    National CNMP technical guidance is available in the National Planning Procedures Handbook, Part 600.5

    Pest Management

  • Win-PST National website
  • Win-PST 3.1

    Win-PST 3.1 User Guide (PDF, 2.5 MB) (Last Updated 06/17/2009)