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Invasive Mud Snail Found in Dane County

January 30, 2014

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says scientists have confirmed the invasive New Zealand mud snail has turned up in Dane County. The DNR says the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse confirmed last month the snail was…

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Invasive Plants of Wisconsin

January 30, 2014

If you find a population of one of the invasive species in Wisconsin, you may report it to the Wisconsin invasive plants reporting and prevention project. For more information and links concerning invasive plants in Wisconsin…

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Asian carp DNA found in water sample from Lake Michigan near Wisconsin

January 30, 2014

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - A water sample from Lake Michigan's Sturgeon Bay in Wisconsin has tested positive for DNA from invasive Asian carp, although it's unknown whether the genetic material came from a live fish,…

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Plan for Winter Pond Aeration

September 18, 2013

First, what is winter pond aeration? An aerator keeps your pond well oxygenated and can help keep a section of your pond open in the winter time. An aerator works under the premise that moving…

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Pond and Soil Erosion Concerns

September 18, 2013

Erosion occurs in ponds as a result of wave action, water currents from aerators, inadvertent damage from vehicles or other equipment, and rain impacting on bottoms, dams, and embankments of empty ponds. Soil particles suspended by erosion increase total suspended solid…

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Floating fish in your pond? Pond Winter Care

September 18, 2013

Wisconsin Lake & Pond Resource LLC has been receiving calls of floating fish after the ice came off.  If you have some dead fish you are not alone.  Pond winter care is important in preventing…

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Winter Prep for Compressor Maintenance

December 20, 2011

Ice is starting to cover your pond and you think you missed the opportunity to get your compressor maintained and ready for the winter months? Well, good news you are not! Give us a call…

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