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Pond algae bloom case study

Pond algae bloom case study

This is an actual case study of treating a serious algae bloom at a private pond.  This private pond is experiencing a toxic algal bloom, indicated by the bright green, paint-like algae across the surface of the water. The algae is known as cyano-bacteria, and it is a...

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Pond management best practices

Pond management best practices

Pond with two aeration pumps in place. Property owners with ponds are often faced with issues concerning vegetation growth, water quality, fish kills, etc. This checklist will help you identify areas of concern and the steps...

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Round gobies and Michigan Lakes

Another recent invader causing considerable concern is the a small bottom-dwelling fish with a large head resembling that of a tadpole. First discovered in Lake St. Clair in 1990, presumably introduced via ballast water from transoceanic vessels, the round goby and...

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The Eurasian Ruffe

The Eurasian ruffe (Gymnocephalus cernuus) warrants particular attention because of its  great potential for adversely affecting the multibillion-dollar Great Lakes sport fishery.  The ruffe is a small but aggressive fish native to Eurasia. It was introduced into Lake...

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