A pond can add both beauty and utility to your property. The following resources may be helpful as you consider building a pond, or managing an existing one.
Successful ponds require careful planning. New ponds must be located in the best spot possible, supplied by a consistent water source, and constructed with an adequate spillway.
Trout, bass and blue gills are popular choices for stocking your pond. Find resources here that will explain fish choices, requirements, necessary permits, and more.
Decisions about aquatic weeds have consequences for swimming, fishing, and environmental quality. We recommend a step-by-step approach to weed management.
A few cattails can be desirable in a pond however they often grow into thick stands. Learn various methods to use to control them, here.
Lack of close supervision, underestimating children's curiosity or overestimating their sense of judgment all contribute to young children drowning in farm ponds. Learn how to keep your pond safe, here.
Last updated August 5, 2015