Pond funding?

[Zag]

I'd like to add a small pond in our back yard. I swear I heard that you could get funding for habitat improvement. Any one have any knowledge on this?

[G-Man]

You have to get a management plan approved and see what you can qualify for. Thru your county soil and water conservation district. Its a long application process.

[Doc]

When you receive government assistance for pond construction, are there some strings attached to the use of those ponds such as fishing seasons and state fishing limits? I seem to have a very vague recollection of something like that.

[G-Man]

It depends on what program you qualify for. I am having two ponds put in. one Acre each at for ducks (4 ft deep max) no cost.but I placed the land in permanant conservation easement. The land and actress to it is still mine, but cannot cut (trees) anything or mow trail, ect.

[Fantail]

Involve the government in what to do on my property - hey, what a great idea. 

[Gizmo285]

I don't even want anyone from the government LOOKING at my property let alone giving me assistance because you know where that leads. They have too much power already.........  If I can't afford to do something I don't do it...  Gives a great piece of mind.

[landtracdeerhunter]

In some instances, Soil and Water will have to be notified anyway. Wetland classifications are a touchy subject.