Winter Pond Management

Keeping an eye on your pond in the winter can make a big difference for your fish year-round. For instance, more rain in the winter can sway a water-body's pH balance. "[Increased rainfall] can change…

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The Cost of Invasives (2)

With the prevalence of aquatic and terrestrial invasive species in all U.S. states, Cornell University estimates that invasive species cost the U.S. roughly $120 billion annually in lost revenue and…

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Exotic Aquatic Plant Watch

Check out the video below from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to learn about the Exotic Aquatic Plant Watch. The Watch, also known as the Cooperative Lake Monitoring Program,…

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Phragmites Good and Bad?

Phragmites. CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia.org There may yet be a sliver of silver lining on the storm-cloud that is phragmites, but it really is just a sliver. Able to grow 15 feet tall and turn diverse…

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