I just lost a lengthy post trying to edit it - this is a wonderful site, but I don't like its cut/paste/editing capabilities...

Basically, what it said is that I'm new here and getting advice too. I would read through everything you can on this site and talk with your local conservation office. Your state probably has some very good info on its webpage which you can find by searching.

FWIW: I purchased Ray Scott's 3 tape video series on ponds years ago and was very disappointed. One of the tapes was even blank. I should have tried to return it to BPS, but didn't. YMMV: I have read positive comments about it from others.

I do plan to purchase books, etc. from some of the main contributors to this site.

I would suggest you get additional quotes from other contractors or look at a different location. That sounds very high for a pond that size.

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