POND MANAGEMENT SEMINAR
Sponsored by Porter County Soil and Water Conservation District
Wednesday - May 21, 2008 - 6:30 PM

LOCATION
Porter County Conservation Club
Intersection of State Road 130 and County Road 150 West
South Side of State Road 130 - Northwest of Valparaiso

PROGRAM FOR 1/4 ACRE OR MORE PONDS/LAKES

1. Pond Construction: Soils, Permits, Etc.
Harvey Nix, Porter County SWCD Engineering Technician

2. Advantages of Wetland Area Adjacent To Pond
Todd Ames, Soil Conservationist
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

3. Wildlife Management
Bob Porch, Wildlife Biologist
Indiana Department of Natural Resources

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4. Fish Stocking Your Pond
Bob Robertson, Fishery Biologist
Indiana Department of Natural Resources

5. Aquatic Plant Management
Todd Hutson, Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator
Purdue University Cooperative Extension

6. Panel Question and Answer Period

Porter County residency is not required for attendance. Seminar is free with no reservations required. Education materials available free of charge.

Call the Porter County Soil and Water Conservation District at (219) 462-7515, ext. 111, if you have questions.