Spring fish kills are a common concern for pond and lake owners across Wisconsin as winter gives way to warmer temperatures. Discovering fish along the shoreline can be unsettling, but in most cases, these events are the result of natural seasonal pr...

Clear water, thriving fish, and balanced aquatic ecosystems are the result of intentional management, not luck. One of the most effective tools in maintaining healthy ponds and lakes is aeration. By improving oxygen levels and water movement, aeratio...

When Wisconsin’s temperatures drop and ponds freeze over, oxygen exchange stops, and harmful gases from decaying organic matter build up beneath the ice. Without aeration, these conditions can lead to winterkill, where fish and beneficial organisms d...

Winter in Wisconsin brings long periods of ice cover, heavy snow, and fluctuating temperatures, all of which can put your pond’s fish at risk. Ice and snow prevent sunlight from reaching the water, and organic material such as leaves, dead plants, an...

For municipalities, HOAs, and property managers, one of the most persistent challenges in lake and pond management is sediment buildup. Over time, stormwater runoff, organic debris, and shoreline erosion accumulate, forming sediment trouble zones. Th...

Microcystis is a type of cyanobacteria that often forms thick, paint-like scums on lakes and pond surfaces, especially in nutrient-rich waterbodies. Certain strains release microcystin toxins that can be harmful to people, pets, and wildlife. Profess...