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SOME OTHER CONSIDERATIONS ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE <br /> . In general, a bulldozer or scraper is best capable of Most resource agencies discourage the use of dug ponds <br /> constructing ponds as they can be fairly precise in for waterfowl because of their high cost. However,you <br /> "sculpting" the landscape. A backhoe (power may be able to get some further technical or financial <br /> shovel) or excavator can do a good job, and a assistance. Some county ASCS offices will cost-share <br /> dragline can produce fair results. The nature ofyour construction costs through the Agricultural Conserva- <br /> project will likely determine to a large degree exactly tion Practices (ACP) program. Local SCS or Soil and <br /> which equipment is used. If you have a dry site, use Water Conservation District offices may be able to <br /> a dozer, scraper, or backhoe. If it's a wet site, a provide further technical advice. The DNR Section of <br /> backhoe or dragline must be used. Minimize the Wildlife can give general advice for your area,and should <br /> disturbance to existing vegetation around your dug- be checked for permit requirements. In forested areas of <br /> out or you will encourage undesirable weed the state,your DNR forester may be able to provide cost- <br /> growth. Blasting with dynamite or ammonium sharing through the Forest Stewardship Program. Fi- <br /> nitrate gives unsatisfactory results, is dangerous, nally, local and statewide clubs may offer cost-share <br /> and should not be used. assistance; check with them for specifics. <br /> AGENCIES WHICH REGULATE WETLANDS OR PROVIDE TECHNICAL OR FINANCIAL <br /> ASSISTANCE FOR WETLAND PROJECTS <br /> AGENCY FUNCTION PHONE NUMBER • <br /> Agricultural Stabilization Regulatory& (612) 290-3651 <br /> and Conservation Service financial assistance <br /> Army Corps of Engineers Regulatory (612) 220-0375 <br /> DNR- Forestry Technical & (612) 296-4491 <br /> financial assistance <br /> DNR-Wildlife Technical assistance (612) 296-3344 <br /> DNR-Waters Regulatory (612) 296-4800 <br /> Soil Conservation Service Technical assistance (612) 290-3675 <br /> Itnesote <br /> ©1992,State of Minnesota,Department of Natural Resources. Printed on recycled paper. e <br />