Pond Management

Aquatic plants are familiar and beneficial components of pond systems. However, too much of a good thing can present management challenges.

Well-designed water features that receive basic management will attract more than errant golf shots.

Littoral zones play an important role in the health of lakes and ponds.

Do not overlook this tool to manage and improve water quality in your pond.

The proper type of water aeration can improve circulation and help lake quality, but it is far from a cure-all for ugly water features!

Using remote dredging technology for golf course ponds.

The management of wetlands—a primer.

Research compares nutrient loading in runoff and leachate when buffer strips are used alongside golf course fairways.

Plaed between turfgrass and a body of water, a buffer can significantly reduce nutrient and sediment runoff.

Purdue University research demonstrates how constructed wetlands can be used to limit runoff.

Researchers measure which pond characteristics are important for waterbird habitat.