Re: Large Pond question

On Wed, 16 Aug 2006 08:17:01 -0700, Carl Beyer
<carlNOSPAMOLA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

How do you keep water in a large pond (say 80'X30'X6'). Would I line it
with clay?

Liner or clay. You might want to contact your local extension office.
~ jan

We bought 40 acres with 4 seasonal ponds. We would love it if all the
ponds held water a bit longer. I think there is a enough rain to keep
them topped, but we may have to provide other sources of water as well.

Thanks again

Carl
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Also ponding troll free at:
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