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...
How to Maintain Retention Ponds Without Herbicides in Manitoba, Clean Water Pro’s Approach
A Provincial Policy Shift In the spring of 2024, Manitoba halted the use of chemical herbicides, specifically diquat-based products like Reward, in municipal stormwater retention ponds. This...
Cattail Control for Canadian Ponds: What You Need to Know
The Good, the Bad, and the Overgrown: A Cattail Guide for Canadian Pond Owners Cattails are a familiar sight along the edges of ponds and dugouts, marshes, and ditches across Canada but without...
Fine Bubble Aeration technology: Why It’s the Best
Not all aeration systems are created equal. Fine-bubble water aeration is the most efficient way to increase dissolved oxygen in ponds and lakes. How It Works Fine bubble diffusers release tiny air...
Riparian Zone: Why You Need A Healthy Riparian Buffer
Control Nutrients at the Source: How a Healthy Riparian Zone Protects Your Pond If your pond frequently battles algae blooms, murky water, or poor plant and fish health, the root cause often lies in...
Lake Aeration Benefits: How to Protect Your Fish Stocking Investment Effectively
Each year, lake owners across Manitoba and beyond spend time and money stocking their water bodies with fish. Whether for recreational angling or ecological restoration, fish stocking is an exciting...