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PJW`

03-20-2002 18:38:47




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I have a small spring feed pond 25' x 70' and have a problems keeping it clear of leaves in the fall. I live in a wooded area and each year the pond fills up with the leaves. It takes me several weeks of hard raking to get it cleaned up. The deep section never gets clean and has become a muck area of about 4ft of water and 5 ft. of leaves. With all the debris the spring is flowing much slower and many of the fish die out in the winter. Any good ideas on how to clean or keep it clear of leaves. I am currently developing a three point rake but that will only help near the edges.

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Ray

03-23-2002 15:28:06




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 Re: Pond help in reply to PJW`, 03-20-2002 18:38:47  
I have used a rented gas driven 4 inch diaphram pump (or mud sucker as they call it)to dredge the bottoms of many ponds and canals both salt and fresh water. These pumps will move 1/2 " rocks in suspension so leaves and sewage are no problem. Dont use a screen on the pickup hose and make yourself a pole handle to work the bottom. save the output for the compost pile. When I lived in Fla. we would pump out seaweed and spread it on the yard to dry a few days and then mulch it up with a lawn mower and spread it for fertilizer. Good Luck

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John in Maryland

03-21-2002 19:04:06




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 Re: Pond help in reply to PJW`, 03-20-2002 18:38:47  
Check with your NRCS office, formerly known as soil conservation. I did an internship w/them this summer, and they deal with stuff just like that. At the minimum they will come look at it and give you free advice.



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chris

03-20-2002 19:22:54




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 Re: Pond help in reply to PJW`, 03-20-2002 18:38:47  
if the leaves wash in from a stream or something you can use chicken wire and rebar for a filter of sorts.we used it to filter the spillway to catch washed out fish,you'd be suprised what washes out of a pond



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