12 acres means 3 to 4 times more snow removal compared to 3 acres. Using an ATV, small tractor or old pickup could work okay on thick ice that forms in Manitoba. Most of your ice should freeze clear so adequate amounts of sunlight should penetrate thick clear ice up to 2-3ft thick. Your aquifer could supply some needed oxygen? See it you can get the DO checked in aquifer water.

Last edited by Bill Cody; 09/04/18 08:45 AM.

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