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Pond Management

A well made pond adds wildlife habitat, backyard fishing opportunities and beauty to your rural property. This minisite helps you learn how to construct a good multipurpose pond and care for its watershed.

How to Establish Aquatic Plants in Your Pond

Aquatic plants are an essential ingredient in a quality pond or lake. This .pdf format guide is intended to help you choose and establish appropriate plants for your pond or small lake. More

Management Advice for Private Pond Owners

Privately owned lakes and ponds are a long-standing tradition in Missouri and a source of great pride for their owners. Missouri land owners often care for their ponds with the same diligence they invest in their lands, creating high quality fisheries that produce hours of entertainment both from their angling potential and their beauty. More

Missouri Pond Handbook

If you are ready to build a new pond or you currently care for and manage an older one, this handbook in PDF format is for you! More
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