Pond Management

2025 Fall Pond Clinic at Oak Openings Preserve with Mr. Eugene Braig of OSU Extension

Resources for Pond Owners:

• Ohio Pond Management Handbook (ODNR Division of Wildlife)​
• ​Reputable Fish Sources 
• Ponds - Planning, Design, Construction (NRCS)
• Lucas SWCD Pond Management Handbook
• 2020 Fall Pond Clinic Presentation Slides (Eugene Braig, OSU)
• 2020 Fall Pond Clinic Video: Top 5 Pond Inquiries
• Pond Management Videos by Topic​

If you are interested in building a new pond, contact your local municipality office to begin the process for planning and permitting. Lucas SWCD can provide resources for planning and management of ponds but we do not authorize permits.