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This site is a collaborative effort between Penn State Cooperative Extension and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. The goal is to provide educational resources on proper management of ponds in the areas of aquatic plants and algae, fisheries, pond structure and water quality.
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- Aquatic Plants and Algae - Identification, Control Options, Why They Grow
- Pond Publications - See the Entire List of Pond Publications
- Grass Carp Fact Sheet - Plants They Will Control, Permit Application, etc.
- Grass Carp Dealers - Approved Hatcheries Where You Can Buy Grass Carp
- Where to Buy Fish - List of Commercial Hatcheries in Pennsylvania
- Aquaculture - Information and Links to Help You Set Up an Aquaculture Business
- Educational Materials - Mostly for Extension Educators
- Frequently Asked Questions
- List of Pond Consultants - Find a Local Consultant to Help You Manage a Lake or Pond
- Fish Kills - The Most Common Causes of Fish Kills in PA Ponds and Lakes
- Backyard Pond Publication - Construction and Maintenance
Penn State Cooperative Extension now offers a Pond Home Study Course! This course is designed for pond owners with ponds larger than one quarter acre in size. The twelve week course covers lessons on Getting to Know Your Pond, Pond Maintenance, Aquatic Plants and Algae, Fisheries, Attracting and Managing Wildlife and Pond Management Case Studies. The next course will be available in October 2007. Click on the link below to learn more and to print out a registration form.
New DVD Available - Management of Aquatic Plants
This 30-minute DVD discusses the benefits of aquatic plants, how to identify them and various methods of physcal, biological and chemical control. Individual three to six minute chapters of the video can be viewed by clicking on the "Pond Videos" link above or you can order the entire DVD for $5. To learn more about the DVD and how to order it, click on the link below.