Recreational Pond Management

Thursday, July 30, 2015

Time    Event
8:30    Registration
9:00    Welcome, Introductions and Course Overview/Expectations
9:15    Pond construction
Renovation options for existing ponds
Routine pond maintenance
10:30    Break
10:45    Pond stocking for specific objectives
     Options for growing bigger bass
     Options for optimizing productivity

11:15    Pond Management
Noon.    Lunch
1:00 p.m.    Field Activities (Getting wet & muddy)
     Fish population and water quality assessment
     Water quality management methods
5:00    Adjourn

Friday, July 31, 2015

Time    Event
8:30    Liming, fertilization and nutrient management
9:00    Principles of aquatic plant management
9:15    Aquatic plant identification
9:45    Break
10:00    Aquatic weed control
11:00    Troubleshooting pond problems
Noon    Lunch
1:00 p.m.    Field Activities (Getting wet & muddy)
 Aquatic weed management and troubleshooting problems
4:30    Wrap up
5:00    Adjourn