dogdoc Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 well i just got finished meeting with the NRCS agency out at my land and they surveyed off the area i want to make a little marsh in--they were very positive and think it will be a great place for duck habitat and even geese also. They surveyed the area and in 2 weeks will have all the plans drawn for the shallow pond. I will have a big drainage pipe installed in the middle of it so I can draw the water down in the spring to plant millet and buckwheat for the ducks. Then in the fall I just plug the hole and pray for rain--this should flood the millet and buckwheat and provide some awesome food and attractiveness for the waterfowl. The good part is I'm getting free money to help me build this--the state is paying for all the surveying and planning, the feds will help pay for the dozer work and 1/2 the pipe (spillway). I should have an awesome duck hunting spot next year. I'll keep you guys/gals posted with pics as it progresses. todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterfowler_gal Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 Re: Wetland project is a go.... That's great. You should take some before and after pictures and make a scrapbook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palssonater Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 Re: Wetland project is a go.... That is an ultimate dream of mine. Something small so I could work it with some smaller equipment. Congrats man. That is amazing and I can't wait to see pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion_70 Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 Re: Wetland project is a go.... That's awesome Todd.. I hope one of these days I can do something similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntn4bucks Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Re: Wetland project is a go.... That's great news! I would love to see the pics as the project progresses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missed160 Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Re: Wetland project is a go.... That would be awesome.. How big will your wetland be when it is full?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted August 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Re: Wetland project is a go.... [ QUOTE ] That would be awesome.. How big will your wetland be when it is full?? [/ QUOTE ] I don't really know yet---I will in a couple weeks once the plans are finished. I'm thinking it will be about 3 acres when full. The deepest area is only going to be about 24 inches. todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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