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