Controlling grass growth in the water

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Controlling grass growth in the water #547641 05/09/22 11:08 AM
Joined: May 2022 Posts: 2 WNY B Boatguy7730 OP
OP Boatguy7730 B Joined: May 2022 Posts: 2 WNY	Hi all, a year ago a purchased a piece of property in western end of NY state that has a pond on it about 1.5 acres in size. It doesn't appear to be real deep, I'm guessing maybe 8-10 feet in the middle. It is fed from a small stream that originates at a natural spring a couple hundred yards away. The issue is that there is some kind of grass looking plant growing IN the water from the shoreline about 30 feet out into the pond the entire way around. By the end of the summer there was only a small patch of open water left in the middle. I've attached pics. Does anyone recognize this stuff? How do I make it go away without harming fish and other aquatic life? Attached Images

Re: Controlling grass growth in the water Boatguy7730 #547642 05/09/22 11:37 AM
Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 5,314 Likes: 300 Emory TX FireIsHot Moderator
FireIsHot Moderator Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 5,314 Likes: 300 Emory TX	BoatGuy, welcome to the forum. A closer pic would sure help, but it kinda looks like sage or rush. A pic of the flower on top would help also. Rush Last edited by FireIsHot; 05/09/22 11:38 AM. Reason: ADD AL

Re: Controlling grass growth in the water Boatguy7730 #547647 05/09/22 01:10 PM
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 13,974 Likes: 277 Central Ohio Theo Gallus Moderator Lunker
Theo Gallus Moderator Lunker Joined: May 2004 Posts: 13,974 Likes: 277 Central Ohio	It sounds like the pond may now be a lot shallower than 8-10 feet over the majority of its area. Have you physically checked the depth? An accurate depth profile might let you know what uses would be possible for it. "Live like you'll die tomorrow, but manage your grass like you'll live forever." -S. M. Stirling

Re: Controlling grass growth in the water Boatguy7730 #547700 05/10/22 04:26 PM
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OP Boatguy7730 B Joined: May 2022 Posts: 2 WNY	I can't get better pics since it's not really growing yet... And no, I haven't actually checked the depth yet either. I need to come up with some kind of master plan as far as maintenance and repair go for this thing, but I seriously have no idea where to start.

Re: Controlling grass growth in the water Boatguy7730 #547724 05/11/22 07:35 AM
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 28,535 Likes: 842 Grovertown, Indiana esshup Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker
esshup Moderator Ambassador Field Correspondent Lunker Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 28,535 Likes: 842 Grovertown, Indiana	I don't want to sound flippant, but I'd start with an excavator or track hoe. www.hoosierpondpros.com http://www.pondboss.com/subscribe.asp?c=4 3/4 to 1 1/4 ac pond LMB, SMB, PS, BG, RES, CC, YP, Bardello BG, (RBT & Blue Tilapia - seasonal).
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