A10 — Wednesday, June 6, 2018, The Advertiser
Michigan DNR seeking environmentally sensitive lands for habitat restoration Goal is to encourage more monarch butterflies, pheasants, ducks and grassland birds to frequent southern michigan Starting Monday, June 4, 2018, the United States Department of Agriculture will accept offers from rural landowners in 41 southern Michigan counties who want to voluntarily restore pollinator and wildlife habitat on their property. The solicitation is through the USDA Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE), Southern Michigan Pheasant and Monarch Recovery, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Pheasants Forever, Inc. “Any landowner in an eligible area is invited to visit their nearest Michigan USDA Service Center to learn about the Conservation Reserve Program and the pheasant and monarch recovery effort,” said DNR Director Keith Creagh. “We will accept up to 40,000 acres of environmentally sensitive land for the program, and work closely with the USDA, partners and landowners to improve wildlife habitat.” SAFE is a federally funded voluntary program that assists agricultural producers and landowners with the cost of restoring, enhancing and protecting certain grasses, shrubs and trees to improve water quality, prevent soil erosion and reduce loss of wildlife habitat. In return, participants are provided annual rental payments, cost-share assistance and other financial incentives. Eligible Michigan counties include Allegan, Arenac, Barry, Bay, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Clare,
Clinton, Eaton, Genesee, Gladwin, Gratiot, Hillsdale, Huron, Ingham, Ionia, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kent, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Mecosta, Midland, Monroe, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Ottawa, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St. Clair, St. Joseph, Tuscola, Van Buren and Washtenaw. “Working with our partners at the Michigan Department of Natural Resources ensures producers have access to programs that continue to protect pollinators while ensuring agriculture is a sustainable business,” said USDA Farm Production and Conservation Under Secretary Bill Northey. The additional 40,000 acres allotted for Southern Michigan Pheasant and Monarch Recovery are designed to increase diverse native grassland and wetland habitat for a variety of rare or declining species and species of significant social importance, including monarch butterfly, ring-necked pheasant, grasshopper sparrow, Henslow’s sparrow and mallard. The DNR identified these species and habitats as priorities in Michigan’s Wildlife Action Plan and the Michigan Pheasant Restoration Initiative. The Michigan CRP SAFE, Southern Michigan Pheasant and Monarch Recovery effort consists of three practice focuses: buffers, wetlands and grasses (practices CP38A, CP38B and CP38E). Interested producers can find out more information from the Michigan DNR or from any USDA Farm Service
Agency county office at http://offices.usda.gov. To learn more about the Conservation Reserve Program, visit www.fsa.usda.gov/conservation. For information about how the DNR takes care of the state’s wildlife and habitat for the people of Michigan, visit www.michigan.gov/wildlife. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/DNR.
Wildlife Habitat Grant application period opens June 1 June 1 through July 23, the Wildlife Habitat Grant Program will be accepting applications, with projects enhancing game species habitat enhancement given a priority. “This is an exciting opportunity to partner with others in the state to increase the habitat available for game species in Michigan and to enhance the existing habitat for the benefit of hunters, trappers, and wildlife viewers,” said Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division Chief Russ Mason. Funding is available for local, state, federal and tribal governments, profit and nonprofit groups, and individuals through an open competitive process. Minimum grant amounts will be set at $15,000 with the maximum being the amount of funds available for that grant cycle. The 2018 overall available grant amount is approximately $1 million. The Wildlife Habitat Grant Program, which began in October 2013, is funded from the sale of hunting and fishing licenses. The DNR administers the program with the main objective to enhance and improve the quality and quantity of game species habitat in support of the Wildlife Division’s strategic plan. The application period begins June 1. Applications must be postmarked no later than July 23 to be considered for
funding. Successful grant applications will be announced by Oct. 1. The detailed program handbook and application are available at www.michigan.gov/wildlife or www.michigan.gov/dnr-grants. For more information, contact Clay Buchanan at 517-614-0918 or Chip Kosloski at 517-284-5965.
City of Bay City Surplus Equipment Auction The following list of equipment no longer needed in the continued operation of the Bay City Dept. of Public Works will be sold at public auction Saturday, June 9th @ 9:30 a.m. Due to everyday operations, inspection of equipment available ONLY on Friday, 8 am-4 pm. Vehicles & equipment sold at 11 am.
800 S. Water St. Bay City, MI Exit I-75 @ I-75 Bus. (#140) go east across Saginaw River to Washington Ave., south approximately 1-mile on Washington/Garfield Ave. to 21st street, then west to sale. Or, from Euclid Ave. at Salzburg go east over Saginaw River to Water St., then north 3-blocks to sale. Auction Highlights:
Vehicles & Equipment: JCB 215 Series 3 Tractor/Loader/Backhoe-4x4 Perkins 100 h.p. turbo diesel, powershift trans., enclosed cab w/heat & A/C, 90” front bucket, 24” hoe bucket @ 2405 hrs., *Terratrac TT95 All Wheel Drive Tractor - 77 h.p. diesel, enclosed cab with A/C, front & rear 3 pt. & hydraulics @ 2900 hrs. * 2000 IH Navistar 4700 HI-Ranger - DT 466E engine, Allison auto. trans., 55’, 2-man 750# bucket recent recertification, excellent cond’t. * (3) 2009-12 Chev. Police Package Tahoes - 4x2, 5.3 liter V-8, auto. trans., 90,000-100,000 miles, black * (2) 2000 IH Navistar 2654 Trucks - DT466 engine, Allison Auto. trans., 6 yd. live V-bottom box * American LeFrance Condor curbtender tandem-axle rubbish packer * (2) 1995 Ford L8000 Dump Trucks - Cummins engine, Allison auto. trans. * 2001 GMC 3500 Cube Truck - 5.7 liter gas, auto. trans., Supreme 12’ alum box * 1994 Ford F-800 utility service truck, Cummins diesel, auto trans., 12x8’ fiberglass utility body * 2005 Ford F-250 4x2 Pickup - 5.4 liter gas, auto trans., reg. cab * 2006 Chev. C1500 utility van, 4.3 liter, auto. trans. * 2006 Ford E-350 utility van, 5.4 liter gas, auto, trans. * 2005 Chev. 3500 Express utility van, 4.8 liter, auto trans. * 2001 Ford F-350 Super Duty Dump Truck– 7.3 liter powerstroke diesel, auto. trans., low profile dump body, 8 1/2’ blade (trans. issue) * 2005 Chev 1500 Express van– 4.3 liter, auto. trans., pipe rack * 1999 Ford F-250 4x2 Pickup-5.4 liter gas, auto. trans. * 2005 GMC Savana Starcraft conversion van- Hi-top conversion, 26” chrome rims (no other info. available) *(2) 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix sedans 3.4 liter, auto. trans. * 2002 Chev. Astro AWD van - 4.3 liter, auto. trans. * (2) Morbark & Vermeer trailer-type industrial grade diesel chippers * Hydraulic & 3 pt. attachments for JCB & Terratrac including; tamper, breaker, broom, mower & snowblower * Around the Shop & Office: Stihl & Jonsered chainsaws inc. concrete * 10’ Truck crane * (17) Portable gas generators * Speedaire electric & gas air compressors * Gas powered outdoor equipment *Qty. Dell computer products & tough books * Watches, necklaces, bracelets & earrings– some silver & diamond * (3) 42-50” flat panel T.V.’s * (33) Decorative street lights * Wall mounted & other flood lights * 15-drawer map cabinet * Solar/wind array * Pyle auto. amp * Polk audio home subwoofer * Other office, home & auto. computers & electronics * Auctioneers Note: This list is subject to slight changes, monitor website for updates & additional information.
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