The Pond Part
Farm pondsNatural
pondsStorm Water
featuresOrnamental
Water Features
How does a Pond Work
WaterSedimentAir
Water Quality
Nutrients the most important issueThe source of most problems you hear
Algae Growth
WaterNutrientsLightThe right temperature
Algae Control
Remove one of:WaterNutrientsLightThe right temperature
Aquatic Weeds
Navigational problemUnsightlyOdors
Aquatic Weed Control
Advise nutrient reductionCarp – permit requiredWinter dredging – permit probably
requiredChemical control – requires a license
(category 5a) – don’t make Recommendations
Questions
Turtles/snakes and birds Oh My!Green waterCloudy waterLeaksSkeeters
Animals
VisitorsDesign changes – elevationNettingReality check
snailsexamine your plant material
Fishgoldfish koi othersbe careful with exotic species
Green Water
EmergencyChemical flocculationDyesPoisons
PatienceLong Term
Better practicesResignation-Adaptation
Give up or change the designPlanting
Cloudy Water
EmergencyFiltersFlocculation
PatiencePlanting
Skeeters
Moving waterFishDunks
Chemical Recommendations
Don’t make any!Most all aquatic formulations require
applicators permitRecommend that they ask to see the
permit – Category 5A