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A Field Guide to Common Aquatic Plants of Pennsylvania
$11.00
Pennsylvania’s ponds and lakes support a diverse array of aquatic plant life. This 108-page, full-color publication was designed to aid you in identifying and managing the most commonly occurring aquatic plants throughout the Commonwealth.
Department:
School of Forest Resources
Catalog Number:
AGRS-110
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Management of Aquatic Plants
$4.00
Aquatic plants are a valuable part of any pond ecosystem providing food and shelter for fish and wildlife. However, overabundant aquatic plant and algae growth can ruin the aesthetic appeal of a pond and cause damage to the pond environment. This 24-page publication will help pond and lake owners understand the benefits of aquatic plants, how to identify them, what causes them to grow, and various strategies to control unwanted plant and algae growth.
Department:
School of Forest Resources
Catalog Number:
AGRS-102
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Management of Aquatic Plants DVD
$5.00
Aquatic plants occur to some degree in all ponds, but more than half of pond owners surveyed in Pennsylvania felt that their ponds had too much aquatic plant growth. As a result, many pond owers seek methods to control the unwanted growth of aquatic plants. If not done carefully, some of these methods can have disastrous and unintended results for the pondd or other nearby water resources. The purpose of this DVD is to highlight the benefits of aquatic plants and algae along with suitable strategies to control excessive growth when it occurs.
Department:
School of Forest Resources
Catalog Number:
AGDVD-01
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Management of Fish Ponds in Pennsylvania
Are you building a new pond on your property? Do you already have a pond that you use for swimming, irrigation, fishing, or other activities? In either case, you should have a copy of this 32-page publication, which provides general information on all aspects of pond construction and maintenance. Details of planning, designing, and constructing a pond are all covered, as are water quality and testing, controlling aquatic plants and algae, and fish management. Featured is a detailed section on managing warmwater and coldwater ponds for various fish species, including bass/bluegill combinations and trout. The publication also touches on pond safety and regulations and includes references to several other print and Web-based resources.
Department:
School of Forest Resources
Catalog Number:
UH137
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Pond Facts #16: Duckweed and Watermeal
Duckweed and watermeal are free-floating aquatic plants that are commonly encountered in Pennsylvania. They are commonly found in nutrient-rich ponds with stagnant or little flow. This 4-page publication explains the value and concern to the pond ecosystem and how to prevent and control duckweed and watermeal.
Department:
School of Forest Resources
Catalog Number:
XH0014
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