My biggest concerns now are having the swamp/pond overrun with cattails. After a long raking session the other day I have a better idea of what needs to be done. Right now I want/need to pull out more cattails, rake all algae from at least the deepest, most accessible areas, and possibly increase the size of the dam at the outlet to help hold more water longer. Next year I think a small aerator to keep a portion of the swamp clear would be awesome so that the dogs can swim without coming out completely nasty and keeping the surface algae down enough so ducks will be more frequent. I'll see if I can get some pictures up shortly.
