Learn about pond management with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) during a free program in Livingston County in April.
Join MDC fisheries staff for a pond management workshop from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 9, at the Mildred Building at the Litton Agri-Science Center, 10780 LIV 235 in Chillicothe.
Registration is not required.
MDC professionals will cover a wide variety of topics, including pond site selection, pond construction, pond stocking, fisheries management, aquatic vegetation management, pond watershed management, and nuisance wildlife.
Those with questions about building a new pond or with an existing pond on their property are encouraged to attend.
Participants are welcome to bring pond photos or samples for species identification or management advice.
For more information, visit https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/216611 or call the MDC Chillicothe office at 660-646-6122.
Staff at MDC facilities across the state are holding virtual and in-person programs throughout the year. A listing of these programs may be found at https://mdc.mo.gov/events.
MDC is committed to accessibility at all of its nature centers, regional facilities, and conservation areas. To request an ADA accommodation for participation in MDC programs, visit https://mdc.mo.gov/accessibility.
Installing native flowering pond plants, such as pickerel weed, is an excellent choice when considering pond management practices. Learn more about best practices at MDC's pond management workshop April 9 in Chillicothe.