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.4. » * <br />A . - <br />SOME OTHER CONSIDERATIONS <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 excavator can do a good job, and a <br />dragline can produce fair results. The nature of your <br />projea will likely determine to a large degree exactly <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 to existing v^etation around your dug- <br />out or you will encourage undesirable weed <br />growth. Blasting with dynamite or ammonium <br />nitrate gives unsatisfactory results, is dangerous, <br />and should not be used. <br />ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE <br />Most resource agencies discourage the u^e of dug ponds <br />for waterfowl because of their high cost. However, you <br />may be able to get some further technical or financial <br />assistance. Some county ASCS offices will cost-share <br />construaion costs through the Agricultural Conserva ­ <br />tion Practices (AGP) program. Local SCS or Soil and <br />Water Conservation District offices may be able to <br />provide further technical advice. The DNR Section of <br />'Xnidlife can give general advice for your area, and should <br />be checked for permit requirements. In forested areas of <br />the state, vxjur DNR forester may be able to provide cost- <br />sharing through the Forest Stewardship Program. Fi­ <br />nally, local and statewide clubs may oRer cost-share <br />assistance; check with them for specifics. <br />AGENCIES WHICH REGULATE WETLANDS OR PROVIDE TECHNICIAL OR FINANCIAL <br />ASSISTANCE FOR WETLAND PROJECTS <br />AGENCY FUNCTION PHONE NUMBER <br />Agricultural Stabilization <br />and Consen-ation Service <br />Regulators' & <br />financial .assistance <br />(612) 290-3651 <br />Army Corps of Engineers Regulatory (612) 220-0375 <br />DNR - Forestry Technical & <br />financial .issistancc <br />(612) 296-4491 <br />DNR - Wildlife Technical assistance (612) 296-3344 <br />DNR - Waters Regulator)'(612) 296-4800 i <br />Soil Conservation Serv ice Technical assistance (612) 290-3675 <br />(' <br />r t V <br />• _ <br />C 1992. State ot Minnevna. Depanroent of NaruraJ Roourua. <br />%^ 9 <br />Printed on recycled p4per*‘ <br />. • ' i <br />( <br />C <br />• !