Pond scum, as its commonly known, can also be viewed as a complex ecosystem of varied species — all with Latin names and interlocking functions. Cattails, too, serve an ecological function, though ...

According to the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), on top of the many natural ponds scattered throughout the state, it also has 76,000 urban stormwater ...

A major dredging and restoration project of the Bushnell Park Pond is underway, aiming to fix long-standing issues with sediment buildup and water quality. The project, which began in May, involves ...

PITTSFIELD — Springside Pond may never serve as a wading pool again, but turning it into a functional body of water is not out of the question. Dredging the pond and fixing the dam and spillway are ...

Milford’s duck ponds are iconic features of the downtown area. But in past years, the ponds have grown a bit less attractive as material has built up on the bottom, nearly filling them in at some ...

MILFORD — The city’s three downtown ponds have silted up to the point where geese and ducks can seemingly walk on water. “The last time they were dredged was over four decades ago, and it’s gotten so ...