Pond School 2008

  Presentations 

Pond Ecology (465kb)
Dr. Stan Gregory, Dept. of Fisheries & Wildlife, Oregon State University
Physical, chemical and biological aspects of ponds; micronutrients, food chains/webs; role of fish and plants; interdependence of plants and animals

Oregon Fish Stocking Regulations (75kb)
Laura Tesler, Restoration & Enhancement Coordinator, Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife
Invasive and exotic species introduction and impact; approved fish species; licensed propagators

Weed and Algae Management (800kb)
Mark Sytsma, PhD, Environmental Sciences & Resources and Director, Center for Lakes & Reservoirs, Portland State University
Prevention, treatments; how to get rid of pond weeds

Fish Health and Disease Prevention ( 1mb)
Dr. Tony Amandi, Senior Fish Health Specialist, Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife
Preventative measures, Ceratomyxa shasta; where to go for help; how to prepare fish for examination

Pond Construction, Repair & Maintenance; Pond Screening (300kb)
Dr. James Bowman, AquaFish, CRSP
Permitting, maintenance of dikes, sealing leaky ponds, placement of plants and trees, nutria problems, screening

Naturescaping (1.3mb)
Larry Pecenka, Habitat Biologist, High Desert Region, Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife
Food, water, cover and space for fish and wildlife; landowner incentive programs

Oregon Freshwater Aquaculture-Fish for Your Ponds:
  - Are Trout Right for My Pond? (16kb)
  - Are Warm-water Fish Right for My Pond? (34kb)
Ethan Negus, Manager, Desert Springs Trout Farm
Ken Dunder, Santiam Valley Ranch, Warm Water Fish Farm and President, Hydrokinetic Systems
Brief overview of hatcheries producing cold-water and warm-water fish for ponds

Market Opportunities and Strategies for Oregon's Freshwater Aquaculture (21kb)
Dr. Ed Schmisseur, Emeritus Faculty Agricultural and Resource Economics, OSU
A brief overview of a marketing analysis conducted for the Oregon Aquaculture Association and USDA Rural Development

Protecting Oregon's Native Turtles (1.1mb)
Sue Beilke, Sauvie Island Wildlife Area, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife