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Welcome to the Citizen’s Guide to Lake and Pond Management. This manual contains a variety of information from State and local agencies on lake and pond ecology. The information has been cataloged by subject to provide you with the necessary information on improving, managing and restoring your lake or pond system. The subjects by chapter are listed below.
Chapter 1
Florida Lakes and Ponds Guide
· Florida Lakes and Ponds Guide
· Ten Dos and Don’ts to Maintain a Pond and Improve Water Quality
Chapter 2
Beneficial and Nuisance Vegetation
· Native Plants That Attract Wildlife
· Ornamental Trees for Central Florida
· 2003 list of Invasive Plant Species
· Fact Sheets for Non-Native Invasive Plants: Air Potato, Australian Pine, Brazilian Pepper, Chinese Tallow, Giant Salvinia, Hydrilla, Melaleuca, Torpedo Grass, Water Hearts, Water Hyacinth, Water Lettuce, Water Spinach, Wild Taro
Chapter 3
Aquatic Weed Control and Aquascaping
· An Introduction to Aquascaping
· Plants for Lakefront Revegetation
· Weed Control in Florida Ponds
· Herbicide Advice for Homeowners
· Practices to Protect Surface Waters from Pesticides
· Aquatic Herbicide Applicator Certification
Chapter 4
Fish
· Managing Florida Ponds for Fishing
· Understanding Fish Kills in Florida Freshwater Systems
· Dissolved Oxygen for Fish Production
Chapter 5 Wildlife
· Florida’s Non-Venomous Snakes
· Limpkins
· Otters
· Impacts of Feral and Free-Ranging Domestic Cats on Wildlife in Florida
· Domestic Duck Problems in Urban Areas
· Dealing with Unwanted Wildlife in an Urban Environment
Chapter 6
Insects
· Mosquitoes Associated with Stormwater Detention/Retention Areas
· Blind Mosquitoes (Aquatic Midges)
· Ants
· Butterfly Gardening in Florida (4 articles) #1, #2, #3, #4
Chapter 7 Around Your Pond
· Audubon Guide for a Healthy Yard
· Landscaping Backyards for Wildlife