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Pond Management for Rural and Farm Pond Owners

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.

- Online Courses

Online Courses

Mid-Atlantic Pocket Guide to Water Garden Species

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.

Articles

Biological Control of Aquatic Plants

Biological Control of Aquatic Plants

There are a few biological methods, that when applied correctly can be very effective and environmentally friendly to your pond.

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Fish ponds provide can aesthetic beauty, wildlife habitat, fishing, swimming, as well as water for livestock, irrigation, or fire protection.

Management of Fish Ponds in Pennsylvania - Articles

Management of Fish Ponds in Pennsylvania

By Bryan Swistock, William Sharpe, Ph.D.

Water Quality Concerns for Ponds

Water Quality Concerns for Ponds - Articles

Water Quality Concerns for Ponds

By Bryan Swistock

Pond Measurements: Area, Volume and Residence Time

Pond Measurements: Area, Volume and Residence Time - Articles

Pond Measurements: Area, Volume and Residence Time

By Bryan Swistock

Pond Ecology - Articles

Pond Ecology

By Bryan Swistock

Pond Assessment and Inspection

Pond Assessment and Inspection - Articles

Pond Assessment and Inspection

By Bryan Swistock

Planktonic Algae

Planktonic Algae - Articles

Planktonic Algae

By Bryan Swistock

Interpreting Water Tests for Ponds and Lakes

Interpreting Water Tests for Ponds and Lakes - Articles

Interpreting Water Tests for Ponds and Lakes

By Bryan Swistock

A leaking pond located in central Pennsylvania.

Fixing a Leaking Pond - Articles

Fixing a Leaking Pond

By Bryan Swistock

Figure 1. Filamentous algae as it typically appears in July or August after forming floating mats.

Filamentous Algae - Articles

Filamentous Algae

By Bryan Swistock

Elodea (Common Waterweed)

Elodea (Common Waterweed) - Articles

Elodea (Common Waterweed)

By Bryan Swistock

Duckweed and watermeal covering a pond.

Duckweed and Watermeal - Articles

Duckweed and Watermeal

By Bryan Swistock

Common Causes of Fish Kills in Ponds

Common Causes of Fish Kills in Ponds - Articles

Common Causes of Fish Kills in Ponds

By Bryan Swistock

A weighted onion bag with loose barley straw.

Barley Straw for Algae Control - Articles

Barley Straw for Algae Control

By Bryan Swistock

Planktonic algae bloom. Photo: Ed Molesky, Aqua-Link, Inc.

Pond Algae: It's Not All Bad! - Articles

Pond Algae: It's Not All Bad!

By Bryan Swistock

Exposed and eroding stream banks can be restored and stabilized through the practice of live staking.

Live Staking for Stream Restoration - Articles

Live Staking for Stream Restoration

By Jennifer R Fetter, Kristen Kyler

Common Problems:

Preventing the Spread of Aquatic Invaders

Preventing the Spread of Aquatic Invaders - Webinars

Preventing the Spread of Aquatic Invaders

WhenWatch Now

Length1 hour

Innovative Controls for Algae and Aquatic Plant Growth

Innovative Controls for Algae and Aquatic Plant Growth - Webinars

Innovative Controls for Algae and Aquatic Plant Growth

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Length1 hour

Five Steps to a Healthier Pond

Five Steps to a Healthier Pond - Webinars

Five Steps to a Healthier Pond

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Length1 hour

Controlling Aquatic Plants and Algae in Ponds and Lakes

Controlling Aquatic Plants and Algae in Ponds and Lakes - Webinars

Controlling Aquatic Plants and Algae in Ponds and Lakes

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Length1 hour

Aquatic Invasives and Water Gardens

Aquatic Invasives and Water Gardens - Webinars

Aquatic Invasives and Water Gardens

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Fisheries Management for Ponds and Lakes

Fisheries Management for Ponds and Lakes - Webinars

Fisheries Management for Ponds and Lakes

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Length1 hour

Water chestnut investation choking a pond. Photo: Pat Rector, Rutgers University Cooperative Extension

Aquatic Invasive Species in Pennsylvania - Videos

Aquatic Invasive Species in Pennsylvania

Length12:36

Cleaning Plants to Place In a Water Garden

Cleaning Plants to Place In a Water Garden - Videos

Cleaning Plants to Place In a Water Garden

Length8:04

Causes and Prevention of Aquatic Plant and Algae Growth

Causes and Prevention of Aquatic Plant and Algae Growth - Videos

Causes and Prevention of Aquatic Plant and Algae Growth

Length3:24

A leaking pond located in central Pennsylvania.

Fixing a Leaking Pond - Articles

Fixing a Leaking Pond

By Bryan Swistock

Common Causes of Fish Kills in Ponds

Common Causes of Fish Kills in Ponds - Articles

Common Causes of Fish Kills in Ponds

By Bryan Swistock

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Measuring a largemouth bass from a pond.

Fish Population Exercise - Tools and Apps

Fish Population Exercise

Biological Control of Aquatic Plants

Biological Control of Aquatic Plants - Videos

Biological Control of Aquatic Plants

Length2:50

A crappie bass from a small pond.

Fish for Pennsylvania Ponds - Articles

Fish for Pennsylvania Ponds

By Bryan Swistock, Jay Stauffer, Jr., Ph.D.

Getting Started:

Five Steps to a Healthier Pond

Five Steps to a Healthier Pond - Webinars

Five Steps to a Healthier Pond

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Length1 hour

Fisheries Management for Ponds and Lakes

Fisheries Management for Ponds and Lakes - Webinars

Fisheries Management for Ponds and Lakes

WhenWatch Now

Length1 hour

Managing Your Pond or Lake

Managing Your Pond or Lake - Webinars

Managing Your Pond or Lake

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Identifying Aquatic Plants

Identifying Aquatic Plants - Videos

Identifying Aquatic Plants

Interpreting Water Tests for Ponds and Lakes

Interpreting Water Tests for Ponds and Lakes - Articles

Interpreting Water Tests for Ponds and Lakes

By Bryan Swistock

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