Question: I started a wildlife pond that will not be using a filter this year because I will be attracting dragonfly larva. Unfortunately, now I have algae in the pond. What are your views on using ...

Small ponds and lakes are very common in the Tri-State. Whether they are designed for aesthetics or stocked for fishing, ponds and lakes offer lifelong enjoyment for many home and small farm owners.

The Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District is selling barley straw rolls, a natural method for controlling excessive algae growth on ponds. Barley straw does not kill algae, but inhibits ...

In April, volunteers stuffed 96 onion bags with barley straw and 2-liter plastic bottles for floation and deployed them into Nashawannuck Pond by boats. According to the Nashawannuck Pond Steering ...