midlf
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If MA is like WI the DNR will have a hissy fit if you interfere with the stream flow. Dealing with the DNR is right up there with the IRS, except sometimes the IRS will cut you a break.
Pond question
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BillyP
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Hey, It just so happens I built my pond during the worst drought in 50+ years. It does have a little water but a looooong way to go.
As far as your stream question. Like was suggested, you need to talk to the right people. Damning up streams is controlled here too.
As far as your stream question. Like was suggested, you need to talk to the right people. Damning up streams is controlled here too.
Nasty135
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Well Its a good thing I asked, I really had no idea...
Its not much of a stream, more of a trickle anyhow , Thanks fellas , I appreciate the feedback /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Its not much of a stream, more of a trickle anyhow , Thanks fellas , I appreciate the feedback /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( But it is located in the shade, How would this affect if at all weed growth or algea problems ? or is it better to be in the shade? )</font>
I had the Soil & Water Conservation guy out here last year looking over the property for siting one or more ponds. One of the places I was considering was at the rear of property, which happens to be the lowest point, but is all wooded. He did his utmost to talk me out of clearing an area in the woods and putting in a pond there - said it would be alot higher maintainence (due to all the leaves that would get in it) than if we put it out in the field in front of the house.
...... although he did admit to having been a forestry guy at one time and said he really didn't care for the idea of taking down any trees to put in a pond. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I had the Soil & Water Conservation guy out here last year looking over the property for siting one or more ponds. One of the places I was considering was at the rear of property, which happens to be the lowest point, but is all wooded. He did his utmost to talk me out of clearing an area in the woods and putting in a pond there - said it would be alot higher maintainence (due to all the leaves that would get in it) than if we put it out in the field in front of the house.
...... although he did admit to having been a forestry guy at one time and said he really didn't care for the idea of taking down any trees to put in a pond. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
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<font color="blue"> I had the Soil & Water Conservation guy out here last year looking over the property for siting one or more ponds. One of the places I was considering was at the rear of property, which happens to be the lowest point, but is all wooded. He did his utmost to talk me out of clearing an area in the woods and putting in a pond there - said it would be alot higher maintainence (due to all the leaves that would get in it) than if we put it out in the field in front of the house.
...... although he did admit to having been a forestry guy at one time and said he really didn't care for the idea of taking down any trees to put in a pond. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif </font>
When a large amount of leaves find the pond and start to decompose you also have to worry about fish dying because the leaves will use up the oxygen while breaking down.
...... although he did admit to having been a forestry guy at one time and said he really didn't care for the idea of taking down any trees to put in a pond. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif </font>
When a large amount of leaves find the pond and start to decompose you also have to worry about fish dying because the leaves will use up the oxygen while breaking down.
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anthonyk,
Haven't had time to read each response so mine has probably already been covered...but my suggestion is to stock 1 grass carp in your pond. Unfortunately, you will have to apply for a permit from T,P,&W. One will do you a good job for about 3 to 5 years when you will need to replace it with another one. If you develop severe algae problems consider also stocking a few Tilapia (Mozambique)...no permit required. They will die off each winter when the temps fall below 55 degs, but will provide excellent natural algae control in most ponds during the summer growing season.
Haven't had time to read each response so mine has probably already been covered...but my suggestion is to stock 1 grass carp in your pond. Unfortunately, you will have to apply for a permit from T,P,&W. One will do you a good job for about 3 to 5 years when you will need to replace it with another one. If you develop severe algae problems consider also stocking a few Tilapia (Mozambique)...no permit required. They will die off each winter when the temps fall below 55 degs, but will provide excellent natural algae control in most ponds during the summer growing season.