Water Resources Extension Agent, Water Resources Program Team, Aiken County Cooperative Extension Office, Allendale County Cooperative Extension Office, Bamberg County Cooperative Extension Office, Barnwell County Cooperative Extension Office, Beaufort County Cooperative Extension Office, Colleton County Cooperative Extension Office, Edgefield County Cooperative Extension Office, Hampton County Cooperative Extension Office, Jasper County Cooperative Extension Office
Livestock need access to adequate volumes of clean water every day to grow and thrive. However, unrestricted livestock access to surface waters could impair surface water quality for livestock, aquatic organisms, and downstream users.1 This…
Excessive aquatic plant growth is a common complaint and may interfere with desired uses of ponds. Phosphorus and nitrogen typically drive aquatic plant growth, which may persist while nutrient levels remain elevated. This publication will…
Recreational ponds are a unique addition to any landscape and offer many benefits to the owner. Recreational ponds typically provide one or more of these common goals: visual amenity, fishing, swimming, wildlife, or bird watching,…
Four types of ponds are common in South Carolina; these include aquaculture, irrigation, recreational, and stormwater ponds. Pond type influences the practices used to manage water quality, water quantity, and aquatic biodiversity. This article provides…
