| fact that over time a pond can change. The sides | | | | larger more voluminous pond is far more able to |
| can begin to cave in and landscape features such as | | | | support a wider diversity of wildlife in and around it. |
| islands and small outcroppings can begin to be | | | | Effecting Overall Biology In a Pond |
| diminished. Of course the only real solution to these | | | | However; if not done carefully, pond dredging can |
| and other problems that can arise in a pond is pond | | | | have an adverse effect on some ponds. For instance, |
| dredging but can there be negative effects of pond | | | | pond dredging can adversely effect the general |
| dredging as well? | | | | biological diversity of a pond if it is not done correctly. |
| Increase Habitat and Contour Shoreline | | | | This is particularly the case when large amounts of |
| The truth is that there are both pros and cons to | | | | bottom dwelling organisms are removed and the |
| pond dredging, so all should be considered prior to | | | | bottom left bare. |
| having it done. One of the greatest benefits of pond | | | | Releasing Contained Contaminates |
| dredging is when it is done to create islands or | | | | Also pond dredging can lead to the release of large |
| contour a shoreline to increase breeding habitat for | | | | amounts of sediment into a pond that can harm or kill |
| fish and ducks. | | | | fish and destroy breeding areas. Still one more thing |
| Increase Pond Volume With Pond Dredging | | | | to consider is that contaminants that have remained |
| Also, pond dredging is one of the best methods for | | | | contained in the bottom of a pond can be released |
| increasing the overall volume of a pond, thus creating | | | | by pond dredging and harm the biology of a pond |
| more room for the fish that are contained in it. A | | | | once they do become freed up in the pond water. |