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How to Estimate the Age and Condition of a Pond from Its Sediment
Your pond’s bottom is a history book. Is it telling a story of health … Read more
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Why Old Farm Ponds Become Harder to Manage
Old farm ponds become harder to manage because they accumulate decades of sediment and … Read more
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How Sediment Gradually Changes the Ecology of an Aging Pond
Your pond is slowly trying to turn into a meadow. Here is how to … Read more
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How to Tell Whether Your Pond Needs Dredging or Just Better Management
Before you spend thousands on a dredge, see if biological management can save your … Read more
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How Fast Does Pond Muck Actually Accumulate?
Is your pond filling in faster than you think? Measure the rate of muck … Read more
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What Happens to Organic Matter After It Sinks to the Bottom of a Pond
When organic matter sinks to the bottom of a pond, it undergoes a complex … Read more
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Why Black Pond Muck Smells Like Rotten Eggs
You do not always need a dredge to get rid of the smell. Let … Read more
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What Hydrogen Sulfide in Pond Sediment Means for Pond Health
That rotten egg smell is more than a nuisance; it is a sign of … Read more
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How to Take a Dissolved Oxygen Profile in a Deep Pond
Fish kills happen when you do not see them coming. Active profiling is your … Read more
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Why Testing Pond Water at Only the Surface Can Be Misleading
The surface of your pond tells only half the story. The truth lies at … Read more