I had a guy who was recommended by my neighbor that was supposed to look at it but he never showed up. No phone and I took off work so I was a little upset but then I heard the guys wife was dealing with cancer. I'll have to find some one else to look at it.

Also on a low budget at the moment. Another neighbor was going to dredge it for 500 bucks but then left the area after a nasty divorce . Just my luck.

The springs that I know of are over the top . Dont know if there are any under the pond.

As far as leaves go . I was thinking that once dredged then maybe I could skim the leaves when they are floating on the surface . That might at least slow the silt problem a little.