Contact the Oneida County Soil & Water Conservation District for a pond site evaluation to determine if your site is appropriate for a pond. OCSWCD is located at 121 Second Street, CCE Farm & Home Center, Oriskany, NY  Phone 315-736-3334

The Pond Guidebook (2007, Ochterski, et. al) is written for ponds of 1/8 acre or larger in the Northeast, the Great Lakes, and the Mid-Atlantic United States. The authors explain the causes of many common pond problems and review the advantages and drawbacks of various treatments. The book suggests practices that minimize negative impacts on the environment, promote healthy ecosystems, encourage responsible use of chemicals, and enhance biological diversity. View this publication as a PDF on the NRAES website.