Lily Pads can hurt a pond ecosystem if uncontrolled
Ponds
A pond can add both beauty and utility to your property. The following resources may be helpful as you consider building a pond, or managing an existing one.
Contact
Brett Chedzoy
Senior Resource Educator in Agriculture and Natural Resources, Regional Director for the CCE Master Forest Owner volunteer program, Forest Manager for Cornell’s Arnot Teaching and Research Forest
bjc226@cornell.edu
Last updated July 26, 2019
Schuyler County SWCD
Contact the
Schuyler County Soil & Water Conservation District for a pond site evaluation to determine if your site is appropriate for a pond. Now located at: Lee Harlan Soil & Water Conservation Center
2400 Meads Hill Road in Watkins Glen, or call (607) 535-0878.
The Pond Guidebook
The Pond Guidebook (2007, Ochterski, et. al) is written for ponds of 1/8 acre or larger in the Northeast, the Great Lakes, and Mid-Atlantic United States. The authors explain the causes of many common pond problems and review the advantages and drawbacks of various treatments. The book suggests practices that minimize negative impacts on the environment, promote healthy ecosystems, encourage responsible use of chemicals, and enhance biological diversity. View this publication as a PDF on the NRAES website.
Purchase a hard-copy of the book or download a low resolution fair-use copy here.