Pond Boss Forums INTRO Questions & Observations Pond Manager? Biologist SE Ohio

I was also in search of a pond manager/biologist in my area and gave up. The Yellow Pages (err, Google) is certainly not overflowing with them. There are a number of "lake management" companies around, but their business seems to be selling chemicals, aerators/fountains, and annual maintenance plans. They are not super knowledgeable in pond design, sportfish, desirable plants, nor habitat.

Instead, I am going the DIY route and using the information in this forum, PB magazine, and PB podcasts. Also, pond management bulletins from the State of Michigan and surrounding states of Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio have been very useful. I am not a biologist, but an engineer, and scientific principles come easy to me.

If I ever need professional help, I may call SOLitude, simply because they have a big presence in PB magazine and a lot of info on their webpage. Maybe nearby forum gurus like esshup or Bill Cody would be willing to make a consulting site visit to Athens.