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Noble Foundation Workshop Helps Producers Maintain Healthy Ponds
Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:16:29 CDT
A healthy pond can be a significant asset to any farming or ranching operation, but maintaining optimal fisheries production and water quality often requires appropriate knowledge and effort.
To help resource managers maximize their aquatic resources, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation will host a Pond Management Workshop from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 14, at the Noble Foundation Pavilion.
The workshop emphasizes pond and lake management for sport fishing, but will address aspects of other pond goals as well.
It will feature sessions on:
· Designing and constructing impoundments.
· Water quality.
· Fish identification, ecology and stocking.
· Management of existing fisheries.
· Aquatic plant identification and management.
"Considerable misunderstanding and misinformation exists regarding ponds, which results in mismanagement of this valuable resource," said Mike Porter, Noble Foundation wildlife and fisheries consultant. "This workshop is an excellent opportunity for people to learn how to properly manage and utilize their ponds and lakes to benefit their overall operation."
Noble Foundation wildlife and fisheries consultants will conduct a pond tour with technical discussions about the relevant on-site demonstration activities. Noble Foundation consultants will be on hand to address participant questions.
The registration fee is $20, and the cost includes dinner. To register, visit www.noble.org/agevents or contact Jackie Kelley at 580.2243.6360.
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