by Aqua Sierra Biologist | Oct 23, 2018 | Biological Management Strategies, Fish Stocking, Fishery Management, Pond and Lake Aeration, Removal of unwanted fish species, Water Quality
Mosquitos are generally thought of as just a mere nuisance around ponds and lakes, but they are also carriers of disease. So much so, in fact, that they are largely considered the world’s deadliest animal, killing approximately a million people every year. With the...
by Aqua Sierra Biologist | Oct 23, 2018 | Aquatic Vegetation and Algae Management, Nutrients, Pollution, Pond and Lake Aeration, Water Quality
The proper balance of nutrients in an aquatic ecosystem is vital for aquatic life, health and environmental safety. Controlling nitrogen and phosphorous which often occur in excess in bodies of water surrounded by fertilized vegetation, accumulated organic materials...
by Aqua Sierra Biologist | Nov 21, 2016 | Biological Management Strategies, Pond and Lake Aeration, Water Quality
Dissolved Oxygen is one of the major indicators of water quality. Just as humans need oxygen to breathe, aquatic life needs sufficient amounts of oxygen dissolved in water to survive. Dissolved oxygen depletion can occur for several naturally occurring reasons,...