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...
When crisp air and falling leaves signal the end of summer, it’s easy to assume pond maintenance can wait until spring. But in Wisconsin, fall is a critical window to protect your waterbody through winter and ensure a healthy, balanced, and beautiful...
A fountain does more than add beauty to your pond or lake—it improves water quality, enhances circulation, and creates a calming atmosphere. However, the upfront cost of purchasing and maintaining a fountain can be a hurdle for many property owners. ...
By Wisconsin Lake & Pond Resource Staff Imagine that you have just invested in the purchase and installation of a properly sized aeration system for your pond. Do you sit back and think to yourself that everything is good now and you can forget a...
By Joseph Berg Senior Aquatic Biologist, Fisheries Specialist Every spring, we hear many of the same questions and statements regarding ponds and fish. “Where are all of my fish?”, “I think all my fish were eaten”, “I don’t have any fish but I don’t ...
by Wisconsin Lake & Pond Resource Staff Do you own a vehicle? Is it important to you that it runs well? Do you take steps to maintain your vehicle by having the oil changed, rotating the tires, having general 30 point inspections completed, and/o...
Or is it? An Explanation of Summer Fish Kills By: Joseph Berg Aquatic Field Biologist, Fisheries Specialist We know that many changes occur from winter to summer with our water in the Midwest. For instance, most fishermen are quite familiar with “tur...
By Zach Hass Senior Biologist/Operations Manager The past few years the Midwest has been getting many rain storms come through with some of these bringing an obscene amount of rain with them. These storms not only help keep your water levels up, but ...
If you are concerned with your pond freezing out with all of this winter's super cold temps, please call our office to speak with Joey, one of our fishery biologists. There are different considerations depending on your specific pond and goals. We ar...
People build ponds for various reasons. Perhaps they wanted serenity. Maybe they wanted a source of recreation on their land. They simply could have liked the aesthetics a pond brings. Regardless of the reasoning behind the purchase, there is one fac...
