Managing Earthen Manure Storage Basins During Drought

Drought conditions can challenge the management of earthen basins and treatment lagoons. This NebGuide covers basic management of anaerobic treatment lagoons, earthen manure slurry basins, and manure runoff holding ponds. It also discusses potential damage to basin liners or berms, concentrated manure solids and nutrients, preventing fly/mosquito breeding; and maintaining and repairing discharge pipe and overflow spillway and berms.