Category: Recreation

Beneficial Algae or Unsightly Pond Scum?

by Courtney Darling

January 26, 2021

Algae are an important component of an ecosystem, but when algae populations grow out of control, they begin to decrease water quality. The summer months generate high water temperatures and abundant sunlight. This in combination with excessive ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Algae, Filamentous Algae, Fish Ponds, Natural Resources, Pond Management, Pond Scum, Suwannee County, Topic Tuesday, Water Quality

Is Your Pond Management Up to Scale?

by Courtney Darling

September 29, 2020

When you think of Florida’s top recreational activities, fishing is certainly one of them. The state is full of fishing opportunities from the coast to inland lakes, rivers, and ponds. Despite all these natural fishing avenues, nothing quite ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Aquatic Vegetation, Fish Kills, Fish Pond, Fishing, Florida Ponds, Muddy Water, Natural Resources, Water Quality

Horse Herald- Trail Riding Safety

by Alicia Halbritter

May 1, 2019

Horseback Riders are out on the trail year round. It is important to take proactive steps in order to have a fun and safe trail riding experience. Check out the edition of the Horse Herald below to learn about what you can do to make your ride ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agriculture, Farm Management, Livestock, Recreation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, Animals, Farm, Horse, Horse Herald, Livestock, NFLAG

Sharing the Road with Farm Equipment

by De Broughton

June 20, 2018

Reminders for Motorists: With the onset of summer comes an increase of farm activity as local producers are busy tending their fields and harvesting crops. Finding suitable acreage in parcels large enough to farm commercially, for a living, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Farm Equipment, Suwannee County, Suwannee County Extension

Pond Management: Using Copper

by Jane Cant

May 8, 2018

Copper has been effectively used as an algaecide for algae control and parasite treatment in aquatic systems for numerous years. It easily dissolves in water, is relatively cost efficient, and removes both filamentous and higher algae. However, ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Recreation, Water
Tags: Algae, Copper, Copper Sulfate, Ich, NFLAG

Pond Management: Using Lime

by Jane Cant

November 22, 2017

There are three purposes to lime ponds: Increase the availability of nutrients Increase pH and the capacity to buffer against pH fluctuations Sterilize ponds before stocking Nutrient Availability Phytoplankton are the base of ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Fish Pond, Hydrated Lime, NFLAG, Pond Management, Water Quality

Pond Management- Dissolved Oxygen

by Jane Cant

October 24, 2017

What is Dissolved Oxygen A major component of successful pond management is dissolved oxygen (DO). Dissolved oxygen is gas that is dissolved in water and is available for uptake by fish. Unlike mammals, which use their lungs to absorb oxygen, ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Dissolved Oxygen, NFLAG, Pond Management, Ponds, Suwannee County, Suwannee County Extension

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