Hi all
What do you think about the idea of buying buffers around wetlands ditches etc in S MN? The reason I am asking is the Gov's proposal has met with fierce opposition (of course) from Farm Bureau, Farmers Union, etc etc etc. The Gov has been on the road meeting, and I read in the Strib that $$$$$$ has been talked about for compensation.
I can sorta see that IF you've been doing the right thing. But if you haven't, no way.
I do see as a better, to me, idea of buying the buffers. Less compensation if you haven't followed the law. And to take it a step further, since so much of drain tile comes below the ground into the ditches, then how about periodic settling areas to remove pesticides fertilizers etc? They could be some plants that help, perhaps cattails or??
Since the farmers don't trust the DNR and I don't trust the farmers, why not buy AND that land is open to the public no ifs ands or buts?
Whaddya think?
Dan
What do you think about the idea of buying buffers around wetlands ditches etc in S MN? The reason I am asking is the Gov's proposal has met with fierce opposition (of course) from Farm Bureau, Farmers Union, etc etc etc. The Gov has been on the road meeting, and I read in the Strib that $$$$$$ has been talked about for compensation.
I can sorta see that IF you've been doing the right thing. But if you haven't, no way.
I do see as a better, to me, idea of buying the buffers. Less compensation if you haven't followed the law. And to take it a step further, since so much of drain tile comes below the ground into the ditches, then how about periodic settling areas to remove pesticides fertilizers etc? They could be some plants that help, perhaps cattails or??
Since the farmers don't trust the DNR and I don't trust the farmers, why not buy AND that land is open to the public no ifs ands or buts?
Whaddya think?
Dan