How to Keep Your Pond Clear During Summer Heat in Massachusetts & Connecticut Summer is one of the most challenging seasons for pond and lake management in New England. As temperatures rise across Massachusetts and Connecticut, ponds and lakes be...

Behind every well-kept community is a stormwater pond quietly doing critical work through capturing runoff, controlling erosion, and preventing costly flooding. But when these systems are neglected, small issues can quickly compound into costly probl...

Ponds with earthen bottoms serve many purposes—from supporting wildlife to offering recreational space—but without proactive care, they can become ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes. While chemical options exist, they often pose risks to non-targe...

Phosphorus is one of the primary drivers of algae blooms in freshwater ecosystems. While it plays a necessary role in aquatic plant growth, elevated phosphorus levels can cause imbalances that threaten water quality and aquatic life. This is particul...

Protecting Your Shoreline Starts with Native Plants If your pond banks are washing away, you’re not alone. Shoreline erosion is a widespread concern across New England—but the fix doesn’t have to be expensive or high-maintenance. At Water & Wetla...

How proactive pond care protects your community’s stormwater system—and keeps you in line with local requirements In many New England communities, stormwater ponds are more than just scenic features. They’re engineered systems designed to manage runo...

Your pond’s appearance isn’t just shaped by what’s in the water—it’s a reflection of everything that happens on the land around it. Murky water, floating algae, and overgrown weeds may seem like isolated in-pond problems, but they usually start furth...