Putnam County Soil & Water Ponds

(updated October 06, 2009)

Ponds are becoming an increasingly popular addition to homes.  They can be a source of drinking water and recreation, and add beauty to a property.  Before digging a pond, a property owner should be sure that the soil is suitable for things such as water retention. 

The 2009 Pond Clinic was held at the home of Ed and Sandy Wurth on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 6:30 pm. Ed and Sandy are located at 10961 Road M, Ottawa, OH 45875. The presenters included:

• Terry Schroeder, NRCS District Conservationist  -  Pond Construction and Design.

• Kurt Schroeder, Environmental Director, Putnam County Health Department  -  Pond Water As A Drinking Source.

• Jason Porinchok, Putnam County Animal Control Officer  -  Nuisance Animals/Wildlife Management.

• Mike Wilkerson, Ohio Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Biologist  -  Fish Management and Weed Control. 

   

A Pond Clinic is scheduled every other year.  Next Pond Clinic should be August 2011.  Watch our newsletter for more information

For more information contact the Putnam Soil and Water Office at 419-523-5159 Ext. 3.