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I recently purchased a house with access to a 1 1/2 acre pond. My pond like the others in my area, containment that has alot of moss? and algae last f...
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Asked January 13, 2026, 10:46 PM EST
I recently purchased a house with access to a 1 1/2 acre pond. My pond like the others in my area, containment that has alot of moss? and algae last fall. I have zero experience dealing with ponds and need advice on where to start.
Iowa County Iowa
Expert Response
The DNR has a guide to diagnosing what may be in your pond which is a first step so that you may correctly manage it. Please see: https://www.iowadnr.gov/media/1500/download?inline
From Purdue Extension: https://extension.purdue.edu/pondwildlife/aquatic-vegetation-management.html
From Texas A&M: https://aquaplant.tamu.edu/
You also may want to have a look at this piece from ISU: https://naturalresources.extension.iastate.edu/encyclopedia/ponds-managing-algae-and-weeds which has further resources.
From Purdue Extension: https://extension.purdue.edu/pondwildlife/aquatic-vegetation-management.html
From Texas A&M: https://aquaplant.tamu.edu/
You also may want to have a look at this piece from ISU: https://naturalresources.extension.iastate.edu/encyclopedia/ponds-managing-algae-and-weeds which has further resources.
