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Johnson County
11811 S. Sunset Drive
Suite 1500
Olathe, KS 66061

Office Hours:

Monday - Friday,
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

(913) 715-7000
(913) 715-7005 fax
jo@listserv.ksu.edu

Map to our office

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Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service

K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Pond Workshop

Date: Saturday, April 15

Time: 9 a.m. – noon

Location: Kansas State University - Olathe, 22201 W. Innovation Dr., Olathe, KS 66061-1304

Fee: $10

Registration: Call 913-715-7000. Or e-mail Jessica Barnett, Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent
Jessica.Barnett@jocogov.org to register.

Instructors: Arn Eccles, wildlife biologist and lake specialist, and Rick Miller, Johnson County Agriculture and Natural Resources agent

Program Description: Learn about some of the best management practices for ponds including a discussion on:

  1. Pond Construction
  2. Aquatic Weed Control: ID, control options, fountains and diffusers
  3. Pond Problems: Leaks, turbid water, trees
  4. Stocking/Fish Management
  5. Nuisance Wildlife: Beaver, muskrats
  6. Livestock Management: Waterers, fences

The class includes a lecture on pond management with plenty of time for questions. It also includes an opportunity to tour a local on-site pond to see plants and structures.

Contact Us

Jessica Barnett
Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent
Jessica.Barnett@jocogov.org