Clemson Extension to offer Pee Dee Pond School
This comprehensive lake management class will provide in-depth guidance for handling all of the major challenges pond owners must manage. Interact with the area’s leading pond expert to solve your pond’s problems and learn how to improve your fishery. If you want to make your fishpond the best it can be, then you need to attend this training.
Morning session:
•pond design and construction
•water quality, fertilization and fish productivity
•assessing the fish community and maximizing fish growth
•trophy bass management
•weed control and shoreline management
•nuisance wildlife control
Afternoon session (field exercises):
•identifying weeds (you are encouraged to bring your samples)
•monitoring water quality
•assessing fish population balance and productivity
Pesticide Licensees, this class qualifies for 3 pesticide credits. Register online at https://tinyurl.com/PeeDeePonds
Checks may be brought or mailed to the Horry County Extension office. Please make checks payable to “Clemson University” and send to Horry County Extension, 1949 Industrial Park Rd., Conway, SC 29526. Space is limited so register early. The class will be held August 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wildlife Action Camp at Fork Retch Refuge, 573 Fork Retch Ct., Mullins (Corner of Fork Retch Ct. and Wildlife Action Rd.). The cost is $50; lunch and resource manual are provided. For more information, contact Ben Powell bpowel2@clemson.edu or 843-234-7716.
Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to people of all ages, regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status and is an equal opportunity employer.