Texas ponds and lakes are valuable assets for recreation, aesthetics, and wildlife habitat. However, one growing concern for property owners, HOAs, and municipalities is the development of harmful algae blooms (HABs). These blooms can reduce water qu...

Central Texas lakes and ponds, from the Highland Lakes chain like Lake Travis and Lake Buchanan to private ponds across Austin, Waco, and surrounding communities, are valuable resources for recreation, irrigation, and wildlife habitat. However, warm ...

As temperatures rise across Austin, San Marcos, and Central Texas, many stormwater ponds begin showing the first signs of algae growth in early spring. Nutrients like phosphorus and nitrogen, common in runoff from urban landscapes, lawns, and surroun...