Is Algae Good or Bad for Your HOA or Golf Course Ponds?

"Algae" is often used as a blanket term to describe many organisms living in water. Algae help keep the pond healthy and maintain ecological balance. We will examine the various kinds of algae and share what you can do to help prevent nuisance blooms from occurring and potentially damaging the ecosystem of your ponds.What Problems Do Algae Blooms Cause?Algae blooms most often occur during the hot...

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Should our HOA Pond Have Fish?

If you're a homeowner association (HOA) manager tasked with the upkeep and maintenance of the ponds in your community, you may have a few...

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How Do You Prevent Lake and Pond Erosion?

The shoreline of any pond or lake is an important barrier that helps keep the water clean and prevents it from filling up with mud and debris....

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Pond Algae – The Good, Bad, and Ugly

"Algae" is often a catch-all term for many nuisance aquatic plants. However, that's doing this diverse species a considerable disservice. While...

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Stormwater Retention Pond Maintenance

Proper maintenance of your stormwater retention pond is critical to ensuring its health and longevity throughout the year. Far too often, these...

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How to Keep Pond Fish Alive in the Wintertime

American Underwater Services works on ponds and lakes nationwide. Many HOAs and golf courses have beautiful ponds to enhance their appearance,...

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Why Does Your Pond Need Plants?

A pond without plants is nothing more than a hole in the ground filled with water. While water is attractive, supplementing it with plants...

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How do We Turn Our HOA Pond into a Fishpond?

A local pond adds value and enhances the lives of its residents. It's aesthetically pleasing, acts as an emergency stormwater retention device,...

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5 Pro-Active Golf Course Pond Management Tips

Managing the ponds and lakes can seem like a royal pain if you're a golf course superintendent, especially with all your other...

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Top 5 Treasure-Laden Salvaged Shipwrecks

At American Underwater Services, we specialize in commercial diving services. Marine salvage is one of our areas of expertise. The majority of...

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How to Clean Murky Pond Water

Have you ever noticed that your pond's water is crystal-clear in the winter and murky pea-green in the summer? This is due to various natural...

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5 Tips to Control Mosquito Infestations

While mosquito season doesn't start until February, there are a few things pond owners can do to get a head start on preventing an outbreak and...

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Fall Time Pond Maintenance Tips

The hot days of summer are almost over, which means fall is just around the corner. Falling leaves, cooler temperatures, and even a slight...

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