Author Archives: Joe Holz
Preventing Ice Expansion
February 10, 2016
Ice expansion pressure is a vastly underrated damage risk. The size of a body of water is directly proportional to expansion damage risk potential. The larger the body of water, the larger the potential damage risk will be. Pressure damage can affect that part of the dock structure nearest the shore or at the opposite […]
Pond Stratification: #2 Pond Problem
February 10, 2016
Stratification is the layering of water by temperature and/or chemical properties and density.
Pond & Lake Zone Identification
February 10, 2016
Every pond and lake is broken up into several zones. Continue reading for more details on each zone and their locations in the water column.
Pond & Lake Life Cycle
February 10, 2016
Ponds and lakes go through a natural aging process, and considering the “goal” of the erosion process is to fill in low areas with eroded earth from tall areas, the progression eventually fills in the pond or lake. In other words, nature’s goal is to turn your pond into land. Also, each pond or lake has several segments or zones.
Introduction to Aquatic Plants
February 10, 2016
Despite often being the #1 complaint of many pond owner’s, aquatic plants do serve a vital purpose in any pond ecosystem. Learn why in this article.
Improve Retention Pond Performance
February 10, 2016
There are some things you can do to ensure your retention or detention pond is functioning efficiently. Learn how in this article.
De-Icing For Duck Hunting & Wildlife
February 10, 2016
Whether you want to winter geese, swans, or ducks on your pond or are looking to extend your waterfowl hunting season, keeping and maintaining open water areas are critical.
Common Submerged Aquatic Plants
February 10, 2016
Submerged aquatic vegetation are plants that are completely under the water and typically have a root system in the bottom sediment. Learn some more information about them here.