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Maintaining The Pond
Maintaining The Pond
We all benefit from a healthy backyard environment. Whether it be attracting the variety of birds and other wildlife we see in our yard everyday, or simply lowering the amount of mosquitoes snacking on us as we spend time outdoors.
Our natural resource and shared asset requires upkeep to keep it safe, healthy, and usable. Here are a few issues that need our ongoing effort and attention. Some of these problems are much larger than our dues are designed to cover, so please consider donating to help support our natural resource.
Invasive Plants
Invasive Plants
We have encroaching invasive plants that need to be removed or maintained.
Tree Work & Plantings
Tree Work & Plantings
The Emerald Ash Borer, and the growth of the marshland has decimated our trees. Tree work needs to be done to remove dead trees in our picnic grove and we should consider new plantings to help revive the space and fight erosion. Learn More...
Water Quality
Water Quality
Water quality is important to our fish and wildlife. Regular testing and aeration is important to keep the pond clean and our ecosystem healthy. Learn More...
Sediment Control
Sediment Control
Erosion and Bank Restoration
Erosion and Bank Restoration
Over the years the pond has had sediment building up. The problem is especially escalated during flooding.
Chris and Jim Measuring Depth, Sediment, and Muck
Our Trouble Spots for Discussion
Our Trouble Spots for Discussion
A - Remove or Treat Ash Trees, Replacement Plantings.
B - Stream Bank Erosion
C - Stream/Drainage Clearing and Invasive Plants
D - Drainage and Water Diversion
E - Stream Bank Erosion
F - Sediment Control, Aeration, Plant Control, Fix Stand Pipe
Become a Supporter
Our neighborhood pond needs a lot of attention to get it back to a healthy and safe environment for us all to enjoy. Please consider making a pledge to support our ecosystem and wildlife.
100% of all donations will be used to mitigate the issues listed above.
Community members managing invasive Phragmites and clearing clogged stream. This simple method has helped to minimize standing water and allowed the stream to continue its normal path.
Even water from relatively small water events breach our stream banks from past flooding and bank erosion. Building back the eroded banks would be an easy solution.
Learn More About Small Pond Management
Learn More About Small Pond Management
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