Whether you’re managing a backyard pond, a golf course water feature, or a community lake, understanding the plants that thrive in your waterbody is crucial. Aquatic vegetation plays an essential role in a healthy ecosystem, but when certain species ...
Proactive Pond Management That Enhances Course Aesthetics, Supports Turf Health, and Keeps Your Facility Running Smoothly Water features are an integral part of golf course design, serving as stormwater basins, irrigation sources and aesthetic highli...
When you think of Jones Lake Management, you might first think of expert fish stocking services—but did you know we offer a full suite of lake and pond management solutions? Our comprehensive services ensure that your waterbody remains healthy, balan...
Many ponds and small lakes experience conditions that can result in their surfaces being covered by a “scum” or biofilm. Biofilms can occur at different times of the year and their composition can vary depending on the season and waterbody characteri...
Cyanobacteria are naturally occurring microorganisms that are common in lakes, ponds and slow-moving rivers. They photosynthesize and are often blue-green in color, which is why they are sometimes called blue-green algae. Unfortunately, some of these...
Understanding seasonal behavior of aquatic weeds and their roles in an ecosystem can help us better understand risks and realistic management expectations. This month we’re focusing on the fascinating behavior of a tiny, yet impactful, aquatic plant:...
Ponds and lakes offer wonderful recreational opportunities including fishing, boating and swimming. When enjoying the water this summer, it’s important to be aware of harmful algal blooms (HABs). While most algae blooms are green algae and not harmfu...
Grass carp are a non-native herbivorous species. As one of the largest members of the minnow family, these fish are silvery to olive in color with large scales along their body. Native to eastern Asia, they were originally imported in the ‘60s to hel...
