Why Pond and Lake Clarity Treatments Sometimes Fail

Why Pond and Lake Clarity Treatments Sometimes Fail By Patrick Goodwin, M.S., CLM   Why the same Secchi depth can represent dramatically different fishery conditions   In lakes with persistent background turbidity, homeowners or managers may still feel that the water...
Don’t Let Your Pond Turn Toxic

Don’t Let Your Pond Turn Toxic

Don’t Let Your Pond Turn Toxic Cyanobacteria Is Killing Dogs—Here’s How You Can Stop It By Landon Wiet Every summer, we hear tragic stories about family dogs who go for a swim in ponds and never come back. The culprit? Cyanobacteria. When blue-green algae, or...
Chara: The Rooted Alga with a Competitive Edge

Chara: The Rooted Alga with a Competitive Edge

Chara: The Rooted Alga with a Competitive Edge Biology, Habitat, Ecological Role, and Proven Management Options for Musk Grass By Patrick Goodwin, M.S., CLM Chara, commonly called “musk grass,” “skunkweed,” or “stonewort,” is a type of green macroalgae in the...