Steve Eickert’s sediment basin
Steve Eickert’s sediment basin was constructed in fall 2007 on his farm north of Andover. Runoff from the feedlot will flow down two aprons to enter the sediment basin. Aprons were used to direct runoff into the basin. This allowed space for Steve to continue to feed along his fence line bunks. Eickert says the basin will improve his operation by capturing more nutrients, allowing him to better utilize them.
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Loren Peters' sediment basin
A sediment basin at Loren Peters' residence collects runoff from his open feedlot. Manure solids settle out in the basin and water exits the basin through a picket fence. The Peterses have been considering alternatives to address the lot runoff for awhile and partnered with the Elk River Water Quality Project to get this project started. According to Loren, he is “concerned about pollution and happy with the help available.”
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First sediment basin
The first sediment basin in the Elk River Watershed Project to capture open feedlot runoff was built in 2005. Sediment basins are designed to remove manure soilds from runoff. Sediment basins should be cleaned out after each runoff event and should not be used for manure storage.