Charly M. Greenthaler, Water Resource Agent – Calhoun County
As pond problems increase along with our summer temperatures, remember that we are always happy to help identify any problem weeds and make control recommendations. One to be on the lookout for is Blue-Green Algae. Blue-Green Algae, also known as Cyanobacteria, can range in color but is often bright green, resembling spilled paint on the water’s surface. This type of algae has the potential to release toxins into waterways as cells break down and die. This algae die-off can also lead to low oxygen levels within a pond and can kill a fish. Follow the link below to learn more about this type of algae and how you can better prepare your pond against it.
*Learn More Here
If you suspect your pond has a Blue-Green Algae bloom and want to confirm, read this article on submitting an algae sample to Clemson’s Plant Problem Clinic.
*Submit Algae Sample
https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/submitting-an-algae-sample-for-identification/
Are you interested in learning more about Blue-Green Algae and other Harmful Algal Blooms? Water Chats, a summer webinar series, offers two upcoming webinars centered around the research and management applications of harmful algal blooms! These webinars will take place on July 26th & July 28th. For more information and details on how to register, please visit https://www.scseagrant.org/water-chats/
For more information on ponds or other water-related topics, contact Water Resources Agent Charly Greenthaler at charlym@clemson.edu or (803) 520-1679.
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