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MDC offers pond management workshops for landowners in mid-Missouri
UPDATE: MDC HAS CANCELLED THESE PROGRAMS/EVENTS TO HELP PROTECT THE PUBLIC AMID ONGOING CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) CONCERNS.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites landowners to attend any of three free workshops this winter on pond management in mid-Missouri. MDC pond management workshops help landowners make the most of their private lakes or ponds by teaching techniques to control aquatic plants, improve fishing and frogging, build and maintain better ponds, and manage pond water quality. Each workshop will cover a variety of topics including pond site selection, pond construction, pond stocking, fisheries management, aquatic vegetation management, pond watershed management, and nuisance wildlife issues.
Professionals from MDC, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and soil and water conservation districts will give presentations and answer questions. Attendees can also pick up useful literature and brochures on pond management to bring home. Light snacks and beverages will also be provided.
“These workshops are great for new or current landowners who would like to learn more about pond management,” said MDC Fisheries Management Biologist Scott Voney. “Whether you have a pond, or are thinking of building one, this workshop will give you the necessary background and information to assist you with your pond.”
- Callaway County
Monday, March 16, 6:30–9 p.m.
Callaway Electric Cooperative
1313 Cooperative Drive in Fulton
Register by March 15 at mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/171831
For more information, call (573) 815-7901, ext. 287
- Boone County
Wednesday, March 18, 6:30–9 p.m.
MDC Central Regional Office 3500 E. Gans Rd. in Columbia
Register by March 17 at mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/171830
For more information, call (573) 815-7901, ext. 2872
- Moniteau County
Tuesday, March 24, 6:30–9 p.m.
Co-Mo Electric Cooperative
29868 Highway 5 in Tipton
Register by March 24 at mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/172071
For more information, call (573) 796-0286, ext. 4284
Learn more about these workshops and find additional educational materials at mdc.mo.gov/property/pond-stream-care.