Why Duckweed Takes Over Texas Ponds If your Texas pond suddenly looks like it has been covered with a bright green carpet, you may be dealing with duckweed. Often mistaken for algae, duckweed (Lemna spp.) is a tiny floating aquatic plant that can rap...

Keep Texas Ponds Clear During Summer Heat Texas summers bring intense heat, long days, and changing weather conditions that can quickly affect pond and lake health. Rising temperatures create ideal conditions for algae blooms, excessive aquatic veget...

Texas Invasive Aquatic Plants Texas is home to thousands of lakes, ponds, reservoirs, and stormwater retention ponds that provide recreation, irrigation, wildlife habitat, and valuable water resources. From private ranch ponds and HOA lakes to golf c...

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 winter recedes across Texas, pond owners, HOAs, golf courses, and commercial property managers begin to notice early signs of spring such as: warmer temperatures, longer days, and increased aquatic activity. While the seasonal change may seem grad...

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...

Lakes and ponds around Austin and throughout Texas are vital for recreation, irrigation, stormwater management, and wildlife habitat. From HOA communities and golf courses to private ranches and municipal water features, these waterbodies support bot...