Hey guys excuse my ignorance but why are we wanting to clear the snow off the ice? I could guess to let the light in for phytoplankton growth and plants. Ponds with out aeration?

If it was me I would push with a blade and blow it with a small walk behind snow blower. This would get the weight off the ice. Should I worry about getting the snow off when I do not have any plant life in the pond.

Cheers Don.

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