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Summer may be winding down, but lake and pond management doesn’t stop when temperatures begin to drop. In fact, fall is an important season [...]
As temperatures cool and another growing season comes to an end, lake and pond owners often turn their attention to fall maintenance. Shoreline restoration, [...]
Fall is an important time for establishing native vegetation around lakes, ponds, wetlands, and other natural areas. Cooler conditions provide an opportunity to introduce [...]
Fire might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about restoring a shoreline. But when carefully planned and performed by [...]
Walk along the shoreline of almost any pond or wetland, and you're likely to find cattails swaying in the breeze. These plants are a [...]
Summer is one of the best times to enjoy your pond or lake, but it's also one of the most stressful seasons for fish [...]
Aquatic plants are an important part of a healthy pond ecosystem. They provide habitat for fish and wildlife, help stabilize sediments, and contribute to overall [...]
A beautiful pond is about much more than clear water. Beneath the surface, a complex ecosystem is constantly at work. Fish, aquatic plants, beneficial [...]
Maintaining a healthy pond in Illinois requires more than simply treating algae when it appears. Ponds are living ecosystems that depend on proper oxygen [...]
If your pond suddenly looks green, cloudy, or covered in algae during the summer, you’re not alone. Pond owners throughout Illinois deal with seasonal [...]
