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Pond management

Publications

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Managing Ponds and Lakes for Aquaculture and Fisheries in Missouri: Establishing Hybrid Sunfish in Ponds for Recreation
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Managing Ponds and Lakes for Aquaculture and Fisheries in Missouri: Pond Dynamics and Water Quality Considerations
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Managing Ponds and Lakes for Aquaculture and Fisheries in Missouri: Fish Selection and Stocking for Sport Fishing
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Managing Ponds and Lakes for Aquaculture and Fisheries in Missouri: Pond Construction and Management Considerations
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News

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Maximize your pond's potential

February 23, 2024

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MU Extension helps young fisherman make a difference

December 18, 2023

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As a drought continues, pond waters can drop to dangerous levels, increasing aquatic plant growth, decreasing water quality and stressing fish, making them more vulnerable to disease and death. Photo by Bob Pierce, University of Missouri Extension.
How to manage drought-stressed ponds

August 2, 2022

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Resources

Ponds — Planning, Design, Construction (PDF)

This handbook describes the requirements for building a pond. It is useful to the landowner for general information and serves as a reference for the engineer, technician, and contractor

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Meet the experts

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Daniel Downing, EXT. SPECIALIST, WATER QUALITY & STATE COORDINATOR, SARE
Daniel Downing

EXT. SPECIALIST, WATER QUALITY & STATE COORDINATOR, SARE

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Matthew Herring
Matthew Herring

Regional Director - East Central Region

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Todd Lorenz, FIELD SPECIALIST IN AGRONOMY
Todd Lorenz

Field Specialist in Agronomy

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Valerie Tate
Valerie Tate

Field Specialist in Agronomy

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