Fall in Wisconsin brings cooler temperatures, changing leaves, and an important opportunity to prepare your lake or pond for winter. Proactive fall pond maintenance in Wisconsin can help protect water quality, fish populations, equipment, and shoreli...

How to Keep Your Wisconsin Pond Clear During Peak Summer Heat Summer in Wisconsin is the perfect time to enjoy your pond or lake, but rising temperatures can quickly create water quality challenges. From green algae blooms and excessive aquatic weeds...

Cattails are a familiar sight along the shorelines of Wisconsin lakes, ponds, wetlands, and stormwater basins. Their tall green stalks and signature brown seed heads are a natural part of many aquatic ecosystems, but when they spread unchecked, they ...

Spring is a critical season for lakes and ponds across Wisconsin, as rising temperatures and seasonal mixing, commonly called spring turnover, can dramatically affect water quality. Turnover occurs when the surface water warms and mixes with deeper l...

As spring arrives in Wisconsin, lake and pond owners have a key opportunity to manage aquatic invasive species (AIS) before peak summer growing season sets in. Invasive plants, shoreline vegetation, and aquatic animals can spread rapidly, disrupt eco...

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...

In Wisconsin, stormwater ponds aren’t just decorative. They’re critical infrastructure. These systems capture runoff, reduce flooding, and protect local lakes. But when maintenance is ignored, ponds become liabilities, creating expensive problems for...

Wisconsin’s Unique Watershed Challenges From the fertile agricultural lands of the Driftless Area to the forested wetlands of the Northwoods, Wisconsin’s diverse landscapes shape the health of its lakes and ponds. While each pond is unique, most face...

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...