Small ponds and lakes are very common in the Tri-State. Whether they are designed for aesthetics or stocked for fishing, ponds and lakes offer lifelong enjoyment for many home and small farm owners.

Along with the many delights that a pond brings to the garden can come a problem or two as well. And probably the knottiest problem that pond owners face is algae. This slimy stuff clouds the water ...

EASTHAMPTON — The Nashawannuck Pond — at the forefront of one of the city’s iconic views with Mt. Tom looming in the background — developed a cyanobacteria bloom this summer, but further investigation ...

This time of year as I talk with pond owners all over the nation, there are a full range of conditions. My friend Mike from Tennessee, referring to Baton Rouge, said, “Yep, I imagine the birds are ...

Algae problems in water gardens can often be traced to the sun and excess nutrients in the water. Ponds with a correct ratio of plants, fish and other water critters normally do not have significant ...

Kansas State University fisheries and aquatics specialist Joe Gerken said dead fish in a pond could be a result of algae that robs the pond of oxygen. Gerken said filamentous algae –commonly called ...

PLAINFIELD, Ill. (WLS) -- No one will take responsibility for a stinking pond, overrun with scum and algae, in a Plainfield development and residents are worried for their property values. "The algae, ...

Water treatment professionals often turn to chemicals to control algae in power plant settling ponds. While this can be effective, environmentally friendly ultrasonic technology may do a better job at ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Crews cleaned up algae at Capaha Pond on Tuesday, September 16. According to the city, a contractor was scheduled to bring in specialized equipment. The summer weather has ...

A day after Worcester announced Shore Park Beach was closed due to high bacteria levels, the city announced another closing on Wednesday along with a treatment plan to limit toxin-producing algae.