Pollen Season & Your Pond: How Spring Blooms Impact Water Clarity
A pond that goes into pollen peak with strong bacterial populations, good oxygen levels, and a clear baseline has an excellent chance of coming through the spring window with water clarity intact. A pond that waits for the problem to be visible before acting will spend the entire summer playing catch-up.
What’s Sitting at the Bottom of Your Pond Right Now?
What's Sitting at the Bottom of Your Pond Right Now? CWP Sludge & Muck Reduction Services for Stormwater Ponds & Farm Dugouts across Manitoba 🌱 Spring is the time to act Every spring...
Pond Treatments That Actually Work And Why Proper Guidance Matters
Every season, we receive messages like this: “The algae keeps coming back. The water turns green. It even starts to smell. We’ve bought the treatments… but are we using them properly?” If that...
In the News: Clean Water Pro Mentioned by Water Today New York (WTNY)
Clean Water Pro and founder Lynne Melvin were mentioned in an article published by Water Today New York on January 6, 2026 (10:50 pm EST). The article reports on the continued expansion of harmful...
Manitoba Wetlands: Why They’re Important and Where CWP Fits In
If you’ve lived in Manitoba for any amount of time, you’ve probably seen wetlands without even realizing it. That low area that holds water every spring. The cattail patch near a road. The marshy...
Manitoba’s Battle with Blue-Green Algae: Environmental Causes and Proven Solutions
Executive Summary This white paper provides a technical analysis of the occurrence, causes, and control of blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) overgrowth in prairie water systems, with a specific focus...
How a Simple Fall Water Test Can Save Your Pond by Spring
As pond owners, we often focus on what we can see — algae, water clarity, shoreline plants, or surface debris. But what’s happening beneath the surface tells the real story of your pond’s health....
Your Ultimate Guide to Snakes in Manitoba’s Ponds & wetlands
Manitoba's ponds and wetlands are bustling with life, and among the most fascinating residents are the snakes that call these aquatic environments home. Far from being just terrestrial creatures,...
Barley Straw: The Hidden Downside
For years, barley straw has been promoted as a “natural” solution for pond algae control. You might have heard that tossing a bale or net bag of straw into your pond will help keep algae at...
Which Parts of Your Aeration System Need Maintenance in Fall?
I hope your pond treated you well this past season and that your aeration system kept things running smoothly. As the seasons shift, now is the perfect time to take a closer look under the hood and...