I love willows also but not around my ponds. I have a small 1/4 acre forage pond with a big willow on the dam. About 10 years a drought dried it up. I was walking around it and noticed a small willow on the other side from the big willow. I started pulling it up and found that it was actually a root from the big willow 50 ft. away. They drink a lot of water and are very invasive.

It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.

Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.

Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP Grandpa