Sitting Dockside

Episode 85-Water Quality and Why Is It Important?

March 19, 2023 Matt Rayl/ Troy GoldsbyDavid Beasley Season 3 Episode 85
Episode 85-Water Quality and Why Is It Important?
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Sitting Dockside
Episode 85-Water Quality and Why Is It Important?
Mar 19, 2023 Season 3 Episode 85
Matt Rayl/ Troy GoldsbyDavid Beasley

Our special guest, Fisheries biologist,  David Beasley,  from the nation's biggest lake company SOLitude  talks to us about water quality and how it is the basis of fisheries. He  talks about.. 

  • Water Quality 
  • What things does he look for with water quality
  • What weather conditions cause bad water quality 
  • What phosphorus does?
  • Why is high phosphorus detrimental?
  • What to check for when testing water quality 
  • Phosphorus cycle
  • High phosphorus binding 
  • Why is surface and bottom based aeration good for water quality.
  • What to do when you have an acute water quality issue
  • 4 cornerstones for you lake.
    • Water quality
    • Genetics
    • Habitat/structural
    • Forage base 

This podcast is  great for a new pond owner to an experienced lake manager.  Come  sit with us on Sitting Dockside.

We hope you love this podcast as much as we do.  If so, please hit the 5 stars button.

Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community: 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/ 

Want help with in your area with your pond or lake Aquatic vegetation and more?  Check out our trusted industry sponsors at our P.W.N.R.A Sponsor Directory .

Golden Sponsor
Society of Lake Manegment Professionals
http://www.lakeprofessionals.org    

Support the Show.

Show Notes

Our special guest, Fisheries biologist,  David Beasley,  from the nation's biggest lake company SOLitude  talks to us about water quality and how it is the basis of fisheries. He  talks about.. 

  • Water Quality 
  • What things does he look for with water quality
  • What weather conditions cause bad water quality 
  • What phosphorus does?
  • Why is high phosphorus detrimental?
  • What to check for when testing water quality 
  • Phosphorus cycle
  • High phosphorus binding 
  • Why is surface and bottom based aeration good for water quality.
  • What to do when you have an acute water quality issue
  • 4 cornerstones for you lake.
    • Water quality
    • Genetics
    • Habitat/structural
    • Forage base 

This podcast is  great for a new pond owner to an experienced lake manager.  Come  sit with us on Sitting Dockside.

We hope you love this podcast as much as we do.  If so, please hit the 5 stars button.

Have questions or want to tell us your thoughts on this subject? Join our Facebook Community: 
https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNRA/ 

Want help with in your area with your pond or lake Aquatic vegetation and more?  Check out our trusted industry sponsors at our P.W.N.R.A Sponsor Directory .

Golden Sponsor
Society of Lake Manegment Professionals
http://www.lakeprofessionals.org    

Support the Show.