Thanks for the kind words, Kathy. It's always heartening to hear from one of the tribe.
I assume you want some information about how to go about building a backyard pond, rather than learning to swim.
If somewhere on your property stays swampy all summer long, you may have a good site for a pond. You'll need a permit from one or more state agencies, and perhaps also from local zoning authorities. Consult your state's environmental resources department (they'll have a water resources and/or wetlands division) for help locating just which permits you'll need.
We use our pond for recreation, wildlife attraction, and for pumping water (way uphill) to irrigate our various vegetable gardens. It's a great asset to your lives.
P.S. Here's a (somewhat intimidating) government manual. http://www.in.nrcs.usda.gov/pdf%20files/PONDS.PDF
Thanks for the kind words, Kathy. It's always heartening to hear from one of the tribe.
I assume you want some information about how to go about building a backyard pond, rather than learning to swim.
If somewhere on your property stays swampy all summer long, you may have a good site for a pond. You'll need a permit from one or more state agencies, and perhaps also from local zoning authorities. Consult your state's environmental resources department (they'll have a water resources and/or wetlands division) for help locating just which permits you'll need.
We use our pond for recreation, wildlife attraction, and for pumping water (way uphill) to irrigate our various vegetable gardens. It's a great asset to your lives.
P.S. Here's a (somewhat intimidating) government manual. http://www.in.nrcs.usda.gov/pdf%20files/PONDS.PDF