Also known as reeds or pencil reeds, bulrushes are considered a valuable part of a lake’s ecosystem. They grow in marshes and along shorelines of lakes and ponds up to eight feet deep and can rise ...

Summer is the time of year when pond weeds become most noticeable, interfering with fishing, boating, swimming and the aesthetic qualities of water. There are numerous pond weeds that occur, but ...

The warm spring has created above normal pond water temperatures. Many pond owners are experiencing higher than desired levels of unwanted plants due to the warmer than normal springtime weather. Pond ...

Small ponds and lakes are very common in the Tri-State. Whether they are designed for aesthetics or stocked for fishing, ponds and lakes offer lifelong enjoyment for many home and small farm owners.

With warmer temperatures, farm pond owners can now start getting back into the rhythm of active pond management, said Scott Jones, small impoundment Extension specialist at the University of Arkansas ...

Got a strange weed in your pond? A new publication from DCNR helps pond and lake owners identify potentially problematic non-native aquatic plants. The Field Guide to Aquatic Plants was originally ...

Aquatic dye is an effective way to reduce the growth of algae and submerged weeds in ponds, according to Scott Jones, small-impoundment Extension specialist with the Department of ...

Runaway moss growth can make pond fishing about as exciting as, well, watching moss grow. According to Dr. Michael Masser, Texas Cooperative Extension fisheries specialist, aquatic vegetation is the ...

Each year, as spring days get longer and warmer, questions arise concerning the control of aquatic weeds in area stock ponds. Hundreds of aquatic plant species grow in Texas. Aquatic vegetation ...

WEYMOUTH – After years of piecemeal efforts, the town is looking to pursue a management plan to get invasive plants under control at Whitmans Pond. The town has for years tried to combat the growth of ...