Drainage Pond Maintenance

No Work Planned - No Problem Found - Close SR. Class: SR
Created By: JACKSONBR
Log Type: NO_PROBLEMFOUND

Summary: Site visit in response to CSR24-002549

Details
Conducted a site visit/inspection in response to CSR24-00254912. Citizen was concerned about algae and a "fish kill" within the pond, even providing a few photos showing 3 very small dead fish along the bank. This pond is maintained quite regularly and looks to be in good condition overall, with some minor vegetation around the West inflow and very minor debris throughout. Required plantings are present and healthy along the perimeter. The permanent pool elevationmight be just a tad bit low, but given that we're in the midst of a hot, mid-July dry period, it looks fine and healthy (all things considered), including the wildlife for which it provides. Plentiful gambusia, turtles, frogs, and waterfowl were observed during my visit. While walking around the entire pond I did not see a single dead fish anywhere along the banks or out in the main body of the pond. There is nothing at all to suggest a "fish kill" is occurring. Perhaps the turtles and/or birds took care of the ones shown in the provided photos. Or, perhaps a shorebird was responsible for the dead ones noticed by the citizen. In any event, there is not a "fish kill" occurring.

Regarding the algae, which is more prevalent than usual, the current drought/summer conditions must be considered. However, its presence isn't covering the entire pond, and should be naturally remedied once we receive some measurable rainfall.

No letter warranted at this time. (WO# 24-181539).