What is a Private Waterbody?
August 11, 2020
By WLPR Staff Have you ever wondered what defines public vs private when it comes to water? Do I need a permit to fish, or swim in my waterbody? Ponds vs Lakes Private ponds are…
Knowing Your Cattails and How to Control Them
August 3, 2020
By: Zach HaasSenior Aquatic Biologist If you have water, you most likely have cattails. If you have cattails, you should be ready to control them before they take over your pond. Whether you own a…
How to control different types of algae
July 8, 2020
By: Zach Haas,Senior Aquatic Biologist Slime, Goo, and Scum... Yuck! Every summer water lovers and pond owners come in contact with many different types of algae, but typically don’t know which ones are healthy for…
How to Become the Envy of Your Neighborhood?
March 13, 2020
By Cory ZickertSenior Aquatic Manager/Owner When you visit your friends, neighbors or relatives' homes do you ever find yourself slipping outside to check out their backyard? What did they do with landscaping? Or what kind…
Fish Stocking Q & A
February 28, 2020
By Joseph BergAquatic Biologist, Fisheries Specialist We Have Answers! Although ice covers much of Wisconsin’s water, many people are looking forward to open water thinking about stocking fish in lakes or ponds. Fish are a…
Are you on our 2020 Management Schedule?
February 17, 2020
If not, contact us to find out how! Our happiest and most satisfied clients routinely have a biologist on site. ResidentialCommercialRecreationalStormwater We provide a wide array of pond management services custom-tailored to YOUR pond! Professional…
Aeration and Freeze Outs… | Winter Pond Care
January 7, 2020
If you are concerned with your pond freezing out with all of this winter's super cold temps, please call our office to speak with Joey, one of our fishery biologists. There are different considerations depending…
2019-2020 Winter Sediment Sampling | Pond Care
November 19, 2019
Pond Care: 2019-2020 Winter Sediment Sampling Service WLPR offers an opportunity for pond owners to learn more about the health of their pond and the sediment that settles on the bottom over time. The information…
Swim, fish, or wildlife ponds – What's the difference?
January 24, 2018
Do we really need to give them a label or call them by a certain name? The quick answer is "Yes!". While they all have some strong similarities, they have some significant differences that separate…
Choosing The Perfect Pond Overflow Drain
March 13, 2017
With thawing temperatures returning to our region, the ice is melting, and many ponds are starting to transition to summer conditions. With this season change comes a few concerns for lined ponds if not designed…