Cuban Tree Frogs
On the heels of Halloween, we’ve learned of a “scary” creature that may be moving closer to our area: the Cuban Tree Frog.
Maintaining Detention & Retention Ponds
Whether it’s too much (coastal and flash flooding from hurricanes) or too little (the ongoing drought in Georgia), water is now the focus of more governmental attention and oversight than ever before.
River Otters
The river otter (Lutra canadensis) is an amphibious member of the weasel family, a cousin to the mink and sea otter. River otter populations are found across much of the state of Georgia, living near lakes, ponds, marshes, rivers and streams.
Floating Fire Ants
While the recent rains are more than welcome, you may encounter a strange sight as your pond level rises: a floating ball of live fire ants.
What’s All The Carping About?
Stocking of Triploid Grass Carp is a viable option for control of certain submersed aquatic weeds.
Creep-Crawlies in the Water
The aquatic environment is the natural home to all sorts of bugs, from Water Striders to Toe Biters to Dolomedes Fishing Spiders.
Green Herons
The Green Heron is a small wading bird that includes Georgia in its spring/summer breeding range.
Be Cautious in Water Snake Encounters
Encounters with snakes are all but inevitable for anyone who spends much time near water.
Ospreys
Popularly known as the “fish hawk,” the osprey is a coastal-dwelling bird of prey found throughout the U.S.
Fecal Coliform: Why You May Need to Test for It
The presence of fecal coliform in a water body is an indicator of bacterial contamination from the feces of humans and other warm-blooded animals, including pets and wildlife. At low levels, fecal coliform poses no threat to healthy people who swim and play in the water; in fact, almost every lake is contaminated with at least at small amount of fecal coliform bacteria.
