These lessons are optimized for web viewing and therefore may not have adequate resolution for quality printing. The LPES Curriculum CD available from MWPS contains all lessons at print quality resolution, is searchable, and includes an index and PowerPoint presentations for each lesson. A full, printed version is available as is a 2-CD set of the lessons in PageMaker format. For more information or to purchase LPES materials, contact MWPS by phone at 1-800-562-3618, by fax at 1-515-294-9589, or by e-mail at mwps@iastate.edu For prices and to order on line just click on the Order Products button.

Lesson 24: Operation and Maintenance of Manure Storage Facilities -Charles Fulhage and John Hoehne

Intended Outcomes
The participants will

• Practices and operations necessary to maintain environmentally sound manure storage facilities.
• Significance of a pumpdown marker and maintaining a liner.

Contents

1. Introduction
2. Regulatory Compliance Considerations
3. Annual Manure Removal and Methods
4. The Importance of Agitation
5. Lagoon Monitoring and Condition Parameters
6. Overall Monitoring Activities
7. Aesthetics and Appearance
8. Closure of Earthen Impoundments
9. Appendix A. Regulatory Compliance Assessment: Operating and Maintaining Manure Storage Facilities
10. Appendix B. Monthly Manure Storage/Lagoon Checklist

Activities
The participants will

• Estimate manure-handling requirements (pumpdown/hauling time and frequency).
• Develop a manure storage inspection checklist.
• Develop a record-keeping plan for self assessment or as required by regulation.