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This invasive aquatic plant was previously reported in only eleven northwestern and eastern Pennsylvania counties.

This majestic wading bird can have an impact on pond fish populations.

Tips to help rural property owners complete DEP’s application for use of algaecides or herbicides in private ponds in Pennsylvania.

Extension is looking for input of your pond education needs!

There are a variety of physical control strategies that can be employed. Physically harvesting aquatic plants can have a positive, long-lasting effect.

A water garden is fundamentally an outdoor aquarium. The gardener needs to manage the pH, nutrients, and organisms introduced into the system.

General information on all aspects of pond construction and maintenance for building a new pond or taking care of an existing pond used for swimming, irrigation, fishing, or other activities.

Although muskrats are an important part of native ecosystems, their burrowing and foraging activities can damage farm ponds and lake impoundments.

A checklist of items for pond owners and managers to consider to keep their ponds functioning properly and safely.

A common visitor to Pennsylvania ponds and lakes, Canada Geese can present challenges to pond owners.

Penn State Extension has many written and video resources to help with the proper management of ponds and lakes.

After heavy spring rain events, pond owners may notice an increased incidence of fish kill in their ponds. Why does this happen?

If you are a private pond owner or a member of a lake-based community organization, joining this workshop will teach you everything you need to know about basic pond ecology, water testing, water quality, and more!

During the First Investigation of Stream Health (FISH) activity, one optional data field records the number of frogs and toads observed or heard. Different species are active during different months in Pennsylvania.

If you are a pond owner, winter or early spring is a good time to take a walk around your pond to see if any maintenance is needed.

Late summer brings questions to Penn State Extension from pond owners about nuisance algae growth.

Mosquito fern is a Pennsylvania native waterfern that can be a nuisance in your pond.

Learn about harmful algae blooms and their possible toxins during this live webinar.

As you paddle on a local lake or cast a rod in a nearby stream, remember to take appropriate precautions necessary to slow the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS).

The Master Watershed Steward Program provides extensive training in watershed management to volunteers who, in return, educate the community about watershed stewardship based on university research and recommendations.

The Master Well Owner Network is a network of trained volunteers dedicated to promoting the proper construction and maintenance of private water systems in Pennsylvania and throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region.

Learn basic pond maintenance and how to address common pond issues including excessive plant and algae growth, nuisance wildlife, and fishery management.

Manage nuisance pond plant and algae growth. Learn about measurements, plant identification and control methods using an integrated pest management approach. Earn 3 Category 9 or 3 Private Category credits and a certificate of completion.

Understand the importance and benefits of aquatic plants, and learn how to manage them in your pond.

Identify and manage the aquatic plants growing in your pond.