Re: County Project

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• Subject: Re: County Project
• From: B* R* <b*@il.nrcs.usda.gov>
• Date: Mon, 20 Oct 1997 12:50:58 -0700
• References: <971017202936_1066728391@emout18.mail.aol.com>

GaryWex@aol.com wrote:
>
> As a result of the very heavy rains and flooding in the DeKalb County,
> Illinois, area last year, we have been motivated to see what can be done to
> reduce the flooding of our area.  One suggestion has been to plant native
> prairie plants in areas where flooding is an issue to help retain water.  We
> are also hoping to start a program of growing plants along streambanks to
> help stabilize the banks and reduce erosion.
>
> Has anyone ever taken on a project like this.  I am a beginner in this area
> and would love to have someone to consult with and guide us.
>
>                                                   Dawn
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You should consult with your local Soil and Water Conservation District
in Sycamore, PH# 815-756-3236.  They have trained personnel or access to
other expertise that can provide you with recommendations based on the
characteristics of your site.  They have soil maps, topographic maps,
wetland inventory maps that you may find useful.  There are also
programs
available that provide financial and technical assistance to install
riparian forest buffer strips and vegetative filter strips.


Brett Roberts
USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service

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