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Milfoil and algae are taking over my entire pond which is about 150 ft by 50 ft. It is about 10 ft deep at center. The pond is about 40 years old, it ...
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Asked May 01, 2024, 8:11 PM EDT
Milfoil and algae are taking over my entire pond which is about 150 ft by 50 ft. It is about 10 ft deep at center. The pond is about 40 years old, it has never been this bad. Please, what should I do to clean it?
Clinton County Michigan
Expert Response
Hello, and thank you for your inquiry.
The State of Michigan Aquatic Nuisance Control (ANC) program has a lot of information that you might find helpful, and can be found here: https://www.michigan.gov/egle/about/organization/water-resources/aquatic-nuisance-control
You can also call to talk to one of the ANC staff:
https://www.michigan.gov/egle/about/organization/water-resources/aquatic-nuisance-control/staff
For other pond management recommendations, you can contact Lauren Jescovich: https://www.canr.msu.edu/people/lauren-jescovitch
The State of Michigan Aquatic Nuisance Control (ANC) program has a lot of information that you might find helpful, and can be found here: https://www.michigan.gov/egle/about/organization/water-resources/aquatic-nuisance-control
You can also call to talk to one of the ANC staff:
https://www.michigan.gov/egle/about/organization/water-resources/aquatic-nuisance-control/staff
For other pond management recommendations, you can contact Lauren Jescovich: https://www.canr.msu.edu/people/lauren-jescovitch
