Pond Management

Pond Management for Rural and Farm Pond Owners
Learn basic pond maintenance and how to address common pond issues including excessive plant and algae growth, nuisance wildlife, and fishery management.


Aquatic Plant Identification
While aquatic plants and algae may interfere with pond uses, they also serve vital roles in supporting the fish and animal life that make up the pond ecosystem.


Mid-Atlantic Pocket Guide to Water Garden Species
This information is intended to help select native aquatic plant alternatives and avoid invasive plant species. This guide is intended as a portable reference.

Featured Articles:


Fish for Pennsylvania Ponds
Bryan Swistock, Jay Stauffer, Jr., Ph.D.


Pond Agencies and Permits in Pennsylvania
Bryan Swistock


Duckweed and Watermeal
Bryan Swistock


Pond Measurements: Area, Volume and Residence Time
Bryan Swistock


Interpreting Water Tests for Ponds and Lakes
Bryan Swistock


Common Causes of Fish Kills in Ponds
Bryan Swistock


Fixing a Leaking Pond
Bryan Swistock


Water Quality Concerns for Ponds
Bryan Swistock


Live Staking for Stream Restoration
Jennifer R Fetter, Kristen Kyler


What is this Plant in my Pond?
Susan Boser


Pond Algae: It's Not All Bad!
Bryan Swistock


Barley Straw for Algae Control
Bryan Swistock


Pond Ecology
Bryan Swistock


Pond Assessment and Inspection
Bryan Swistock


Planktonic Algae
Bryan Swistock


Elodea (Common Waterweed)
Bryan Swistock


Pond Fisheries Management
Bryan Swistock


Filamentous Algae
Bryan Swistock


Management of Fish Ponds in Pennsylvania
Bryan Swistock, William Sharpe, Ph.D.
Common Problems:


Preventing the Spread of Aquatic Invaders
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1 hour


Innovative Controls for Algae and Aquatic Plant Growth
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1 hour


Five Steps to a Healthier Pond
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1 hour


Controlling Aquatic Plants and Algae in Ponds and Lakes
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1 hour


Aquatic Invasives and Water Gardens
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Fisheries Management for Ponds and Lakes
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1 hour


Common Causes of Fish Kills in Ponds
Bryan Swistock


Fixing a Leaking Pond
Bryan Swistock
Latest Research:


Fish for Pennsylvania Ponds
Bryan Swistock, Jay Stauffer, Jr., Ph.D.
Getting Started:


Five Steps to a Healthier Pond
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1 hour


Fisheries Management for Ponds and Lakes
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1 hour


Managing Your Pond or Lake
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Interpreting Water Tests for Ponds and Lakes
Bryan Swistock
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