Lake Maps Reveal A Treasure Of Information
You would not embark on a journey without a map. Traversing and managing a lake should not be any different. Lakes are communities with diverse neighborhoods. Many areas are shallow. O ...
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Should I Feed Fish During Winter Months?
Are you wondering when to stop feeding fish this fall? The most accurate source for answering that question is—the fish. Fish are cold-blooded. As water temperatures drop, body temperatures ...
Keep An Eye Out For These Predators–Cormorants
Editors note: Fisheries managers hold great concern for damage caused by double-crested cormorants (water turkey). Each fall, we reprint this article as a reminder to be vigilant. Water turkey are mi ...
Would Your Pond Make A Passing Grade?
We consider this newsletter our classroom to share productive pond management information. We're beginning the final semester of the 2019 season. If we conducted a mid-term exam, would your pond make a ...
Give Old Ponds New Life
Are you seeking methods to give old ponds new life? There's an old saying in our business. You can build a lake and enjoy it for generations, but eventually, sedimentation w ...
How Does Liming Stabilize Water Quality?
Water quality is essential to fish health. It makes the difference in a stress-free environment. Key parameters that influence water quality are alkalinity, hardness, and pH. Without balanced levels, fish ex ...
Attracting Waterfowl Comes With A Price
That's right, attracting waterfowl comes with a price. It won't be long before migrating waterfowl arrive to make rest stops or winter homes on your pond. Have you ever built a ...
Harmony Under Water
Achieving harmony under water can be tricky. For example, a customer near Ponca City, OK, may not have what some folks call a mini-pond, but it certainly isn't big enough to ...
Effects of Summer Evaporation
Early summer teased us with mild temperatures, but recent trends brought the stark reminder--dog days of summer are back. How does summer heat affect your pond? As temps reach high 90’ ...