Comments on: USDA Announces New Wetlands Conservation Assistance http://www.mucc.org/2012/01/usda-announces-new-wetlands-conservation-assistance/ Defending the rights of Michigan's Hunters, Anglers and Trappers Wed, 22 May 2013 01:41:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Reptile Hunter http://www.mucc.org/2012/01/usda-announces-new-wetlands-conservation-assistance/#comment-388 Reptile Hunter Sun, 26 Feb 2012 00:16:00 +0000 http://www.mucc.org/?p=1083#comment-388 I had read that the GMO industry has petitioned the USDA to utilize their genetically modified plants in these restoration projects. I advise strongly for the MUCC to investigate the pro’s and con’s using these plants. Please don’t close the eyes to truths as with the fracking debate.
Cross pollination is a big concern. The GMO plant may “jump species” carrying with it the genetic sequencing that may not be favorable to our native species. The organic community has been studying the link between some GMO plants to the disappearance of our beloved Honey Bee. Whether it be human or other life species it’s been linked to an array of undesirable consequences.
Research, research, research. We don’t want to create something that may tweek the fragile circle leading to changes we might not desire.

]]> By: Amy Trotter http://www.mucc.org/2012/01/usda-announces-new-wetlands-conservation-assistance/#comment-293 Amy Trotter Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:09:00 +0000 http://www.mucc.org/?p=1083#comment-293 Unfortunately, I don’t have any local examples. We have not had a WREP project funded in Michigan yet.

Here are some links to WREP projects in other states:

http://www.ne.nrcs.usda.gov/wrep_index.html

http://www.mn.nrcs.usda.gov/news/wrep.html

]]> By: Amy Trotter http://www.mucc.org/2012/01/usda-announces-new-wetlands-conservation-assistance/#comment-290 Amy Trotter Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:28:00 +0000 http://www.mucc.org/?p=1083#comment-290 This particular program is not for individual landowners to apply for, but for non-profits, state and local units of government and tribal groups who then might work with landowners in a certain area.

]]> By: Liz http://www.mucc.org/2012/01/usda-announces-new-wetlands-conservation-assistance/#comment-289 Liz Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:25:00 +0000 http://www.mucc.org/?p=1083#comment-289 Is this programs for individual landowners? If so, what are some examples of projects that are likely to get approved?

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