Common use of CONSERVATION WORK Clause in Contracts

CONSERVATION WORK. It is the intent of the GOVERNMENT that the land be utilized for multiple uses including military activities, agriculture, wildlife habitat, and a soil and water conservation program on a scheduled basis as outlined in Appendix “C”, Outline of Conservation Work. Protection of the STATION’s resources from deterioration by erosion, wildfires, noxious weeds, rodents and pest infestations, or other detriments is considered part of the sound land management to be carried out by the LESSEE. These conservation measures provide for the long-term productivity of the LEASED PROPERTY while protecting other natural resources and providing an opportunity for an economic return to the LESSEE. The GOVERNMENT hereby reserves the right for persons and/or entities other than the LESSEE to conduct conservation programs on the LEASED PROPERTY. (a) IRRIGATION DITCHES. All irrigation ditches shall be maintained free of weeds, silt and debris by the LESSEE, at ▇▇▇▇▇▇’s own expense. All ditches shall be constructed at least eight (8) feet from the outside edge of the ditch to the utility poles, survey monuments and manholes. LESSEE shall repair immediately all leaking irrigation ditches to prevent soil erosion and to provide unimpaired vehicle access between fields. LESSEE shall maintain a ten (10) foot buffer between the outside edge of ditches and underground utilities. Borders and/or furrows shall be constructed as needed for an efficient distribution of irrigated water and collection of tail-water to be returned by the designed systems. Permanent water control structures, if needed, shall be installed by the LESSEE at their own expense. Said structures shall be constructed to USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) specifications and shall remain the property of the GOVERNMENT upon termination of the LEASE.