Drain Tile Setback

Brad Bortner

Brad Bortner

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Hey folks, I usually don't post things like this but I want to make you aware of a real threat (wrapped in a Request for Information). The USFWS is looking for information (for a grand total of 14 days) on drain tile setbacks around prairie potholes protected by easements. These easements were purchased with Duck Stamp and Wetlands Loan Act funds. This is a move to allow drainage to creep closer to those protected potholes. This could lead to dewatering potholes completely or partial dewatering and even seasonal dewatering when broods are still not fledged. I expect that you'll hear more from waterfowl organizations. But I hope you will consider submitting comments opposing drainage closer to protected potholes in the PPR. You can read the RFI here. I hope you will consider filing a comment supporting the potholes that you paid to protect.
 
I submitted my remark as soon as BHA sent me an email. It would be a travesty for them to change this and I hope there is enough opposition to this idea. I hope even organizations like Audubon should be encouraging their members to oppose this.
 
I just got an alert from Ducks Unlimited about this. You explained it much better. I will go back and submit my comment for wetlands preservation.
RM
 
Brad Bortner said:
Hey folks, I usually don't post things like this but I want to make you aware of a real threat (wrapped in a Request for Information). The USFWS is looking for information (for a grand total of 14 days) on drain tile setbacks around prairie potholes protected by easements. These easements were purchased with Duck Stamp and Wetlands Loan Act funds. This is a move to allow drainage to creep closer to those protected potholes. This could lead to dewatering potholes completely or partial dewatering and even seasonal dewatering when broods are still not fledged. I expect that you'll hear more from waterfowl organizations. But I hope you will consider submitting comments opposing drainage closer to protected potholes in the PPR. You can read the RFI here. I hope you will consider filing a comment supporting the potholes that you paid to protect.
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Submitted my input yesterday.

I am up to date on coastal land loss and restoration attempts in S Louisiana and have seen what development in South Carolina is doing to our State but how many acres have already been tiled never to be returned to the PPR in the last 20- 30 years?

Development, drain and tile, AI data centers all seem extremely detrimental to our resources, waterfowl, wildlife and us. Once it's gone, it's gone forever.
 
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