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East Aurora, NY 14052
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Algae Control Using Barley Straw
.75 MB PDF
Types to Use
How, Where, and When to Apply Straw
How Barley Straw Works
Aquatic Plants Table
.1 MB PDF
Plant Group
Value of Plant to the Pond
Problems that may Arise
Aquatic Weeds Table
.1 MB PDF
Plant Group
Water Depths
Mechanical Control Techniques
Aquatic Weed Management
1 MB PDF
Types of Weeds
Prevention
Mechanical Methods
Herbicides
Barley Straw Suppliers:
Fred Lee (716) 457-9492
Jerome Kostanciak - (716) 542-9139
Bruce Luno - (716) 592-4460
Alfred Owen - (716) 542-5352
John and Ruth Phillips - (716) 681-9697
Jason Kehl (585) 535-7314
Beckens Farm (Nia Co.) - (716) 731-3329
Factsheet on Burrowing Animals
1 MB PDF
Beaver
Groundhog
Muskrat
Hunting and Trapping Regulations
Factsheet on Dam Inspections
1.2 MB PDF
What to Look For
Keeping Records
Inspection Checklist
Factsheet on Erosion Control for Dams
.8 MB PDF
Problems with Trees and Brush
Erosion Control
Maintenence
Farm Pond Safety
.8 MB PDF
Safety Recommendations
Pond and Lake Plants
3.2 MB PDF
Species
Growth Rates
Management Strategies
Harvesting
Treatments
Sustaining Fish in Ponds by Making Good Management Choices
.5 MB PDF
Habitat
Temperatures
Depth
Water Quality
Suitable Fish
Population Balance
Permit Requirements