The restored pond at Fox Hill
The pond at Fox Hill has a clean, fresh look thanks to work done by Limnology Information Freshwater Ecology, Inc. (LIFEincponds.com). After four treatments (twice a year) the water has been cleared of excessive algae, thereby restoring it’s optimal oxygen content. What’s wrong with algae?
“Although algae are an essential part of the natural ecosystem in any healthy pond, uncontrolled algae growth can produce green water, low oxygen levels, and unpleasant odors. Most serious water quality problems originate from land uses or other activities near or in the pond. The effects of these activities can often be minimized through proper management and early detection of problems through testing.”
Future improvements are planned for 2017 and beyond. They include removing overgrowth of undesirable plant life in proximity to the pond and then the shoreline itself.
Photos by John Maggiotto