{"id":2478,"date":"2019-12-08T10:30:17","date_gmt":"2019-12-08T10:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/projectgreenlancaster.millersville.edu\/?p=2478"},"modified":"2020-05-07T18:35:39","modified_gmt":"2020-05-07T18:35:39","slug":"regional-ponds-promote-local-biodiversity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projectgreenlancaster.millersville.edu\/index.php\/2019\/12\/08\/regional-ponds-promote-local-biodiversity\/","title":{"rendered":"Regional Ponds Promote Local Biodiversity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Lancaster Area and regional ponds promote biodiversity and help sustain and support local wildlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>By Sarah Burns<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ponds Digital Short\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/02ej8O4-w6A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption>Digital Short by Sarah Burns<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>  The Lancaster area is home to an abundance of ever-growing wildlife. Millersville University plays host to this, with its very own aquatic ecosystem. The Millersville University pond is home to two swans, trout, koi, squirrels, birds, and ducks alike. The plants that grow around the freshwater pond are able to thrive and act as producers for the wildlife. Formally a clay quarry pit, the pond now thrives and provides students with a scenic view while also acting as a natural, sustainable home for local wildlife. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"277\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/projectgreenlancaster.millersville.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/timeline-2.png?resize=700%2C277&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/projectgreenlancaster.millersville.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/timeline-2.png?resize=1024%2C405&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/projectgreenlancaster.millersville.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/timeline-2.png?resize=300%2C119&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/projectgreenlancaster.millersville.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/timeline-2.png?resize=768%2C304&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/projectgreenlancaster.millersville.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/timeline-2.png?resize=1536%2C607&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/projectgreenlancaster.millersville.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/timeline-2.png?w=1771&amp;ssl=1 1771w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/projectgreenlancaster.millersville.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/timeline-2.png?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/projectgreenlancaster.millersville.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/78323171_526421117974482_8996836507973058560_n.jpg?resize=301%2C226&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2564\" width=\"301\" height=\"226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/projectgreenlancaster.millersville.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/78323171_526421117974482_8996836507973058560_n-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/projectgreenlancaster.millersville.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/78323171_526421117974482_8996836507973058560_n-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/projectgreenlancaster.millersville.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/78323171_526421117974482_8996836507973058560_n-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/projectgreenlancaster.millersville.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/78323171_526421117974482_8996836507973058560_n-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/projectgreenlancaster.millersville.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/78323171_526421117974482_8996836507973058560_n-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/projectgreenlancaster.millersville.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/78323171_526421117974482_8996836507973058560_n-scaled.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/projectgreenlancaster.millersville.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/78323171_526421117974482_8996836507973058560_n-scaled.jpg?w=2100&amp;ssl=1 2100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 301px) 100vw, 301px\" \/><figcaption>Photo by Sarah Burns<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp; Not far away, Longs Park is also home to its own pond. A unique feature is a fountain in the center, which aerates the pond. Aerating moves oxygen-starved water to the top of the pond so that it can properly insert oxygen into the water molecules. This oxygen then helps the pond life below the water to breathe and respirate. The pond is home to ducks, and trout that are native to Pennsylvania and can live peacefully in a sustainable environment. The pond is surrounded by a walking path, in which visitors can take a scenic stroll while admiring the beauty of their surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/projectgreenlancaster.millersville.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/79218957_598040797669511_8222464238195572736_n.jpg?resize=344%2C459&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2565\" width=\"344\" height=\"459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/projectgreenlancaster.millersville.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/79218957_598040797669511_8222464238195572736_n-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/projectgreenlancaster.millersville.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/79218957_598040797669511_8222464238195572736_n-scaled.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/projectgreenlancaster.millersville.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/79218957_598040797669511_8222464238195572736_n-scaled.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/projectgreenlancaster.millersville.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/79218957_598040797669511_8222464238195572736_n-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/projectgreenlancaster.millersville.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/79218957_598040797669511_8222464238195572736_n-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/projectgreenlancaster.millersville.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/79218957_598040797669511_8222464238195572736_n-scaled.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 344px) 100vw, 344px\" \/><figcaption>Photo by Sarah Burns<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp; Lake Redman in York County is located in\nWilliam Kain Park, and is open to the public for fishing and boating. All fish\nare on a catch and return basis. The park is surrounded by twelve miles of\ntrails and pathways. Lake Redman is 290 acres in length and is actually second to\nanother lake in the park; lake Williams, which is 220 acres. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lake Williams\nand Lake Redman are home to an abundance of fish:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>crappy<\/li><li>sunfish<\/li><li>largemouth bass<\/li><li>pike<\/li><li>muskie<\/li><li>stripers<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp; Both lakes are monitored by the Pennsylvania\nFish Commission. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What\nYou Can Do To Keep Lakes Clean<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Littering<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Littering is perhaps one of the most common causes of small park pollution, and can really cause harm to the local wildlife. Animals can eat small pieces of plastic and trash, as well as get caught in fishing wire and six-pack rings. This can immediately lead to death or serious injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fishing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When fishing\nin any park or lake, be sure to follow the process of catching and returning.\nMany of the fish found in local ponds are not necessarily in abundance, and\ntaking your catch home can deplete the lake of certain species, as well as\ninterrupt the existing ecosystem and food chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Respect\nAnimals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Too often, you see small children or families attempting to pet park animals or move bird nests away from their picnic area. It is important for you to respect all life forms in each park or lake. Ducks, in particular, should not be fed, because they can become reliant on food from humans, instead of eating their regular diet:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>grass<\/li><li>bugs<\/li><li>worms<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Contrary to\npopular belief, you should avoid feeding ducks and other aquatic animals bread.\nThe food is particularly difficult to digest and can cause harm to the animal\u2019s\ninternal organs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/projectgreenlancaster.millersville.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/78834678_419398798947294_6564889479377584128_n.jpg?resize=257%2C343&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2566\" width=\"257\" height=\"343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/projectgreenlancaster.millersville.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/78834678_419398798947294_6564889479377584128_n-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/projectgreenlancaster.millersville.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/78834678_419398798947294_6564889479377584128_n-scaled.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/projectgreenlancaster.millersville.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/78834678_419398798947294_6564889479377584128_n-scaled.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/projectgreenlancaster.millersville.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/78834678_419398798947294_6564889479377584128_n-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/projectgreenlancaster.millersville.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/78834678_419398798947294_6564889479377584128_n-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/projectgreenlancaster.millersville.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/78834678_419398798947294_6564889479377584128_n-scaled.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><figcaption>Photo by Sarah Burns<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why\nPonds Are Important<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ponds are one\nof the few sources of freshwater that supplement our natural environment and is\nnot only home to many animals, but also a valuable source of food. Fish, ducks,\nalgae plants, and many small insects and aquatic mammals depend on the rich\nnutrients and life in the pond to create a strong food chain. Many ponds rely\non our care and consideration for upkeep, and we have the duty to protect and\nprovide for the animals who we share our natural habitat with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/projectgreenlancaster.millersville.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/food-thing-1.png?resize=398%2C337&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2560\" width=\"398\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/projectgreenlancaster.millersville.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/food-thing-1.png?w=804&amp;ssl=1 804w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/projectgreenlancaster.millersville.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/food-thing-1.png?resize=300%2C254&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/projectgreenlancaster.millersville.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/food-thing-1.png?resize=768%2C651&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 398px) 100vw, 398px\" \/><figcaption>Photo by Sarah Burns<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related Stories<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solitude Lake Management has decided to come up with multiple ways in which to manage the aesthetic beauty and health of ponds. One of the biggest problems is algae growth, in which many park managers and caretakers turn to the use of algaecide to dilute the water. Ecologist Gavin Ferris has suggested an alternative to algaecide, which is \u201cIntegrated Pest Management (IPM)\u2026 that focuses on prevention and nutrient mitigation utilizing tools such as beneficial bacteria, aeration, vegetative buffers, and phosphorus binding minerals\u201d. The oxidation of ponds and lakes through IPM is an efficient solution to a common problem in which the environment can greatly benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Aquatic Biologists Incorporated, like-minded biologists have come together to sell aquatically beneficial plants that help support pond life. They all play a significant role in not only protecting the environment but acting as homes and a renewable food source for the surrounding wildlife. A few of the plants they sell are<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Arrow Arum<\/li><li>Arrowhead<\/li><li>Arum<\/li><li>Blazing Star<\/li><li>Blue Lobelia<\/li><li>Blue Vervain<\/li><li>Boneset<\/li><li>Marsh Marigold<\/li><li>Pickerel Plant<\/li><li>Porcupine Sedge<\/li><li>Water Lily<\/li><li>Wild Celery<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All of these plants play a vital role in enhancing pond ecosystem beauty, and the quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/projectgreenlancaster.millersville.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/aeration.png?resize=370%2C279&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2568\" width=\"370\" height=\"279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/projectgreenlancaster.millersville.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/aeration.png?w=886&amp;ssl=1 886w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/projectgreenlancaster.millersville.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/aeration.png?resize=300%2C226&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/projectgreenlancaster.millersville.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/aeration.png?resize=768%2C579&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><figcaption>Photo by Sarah Burns<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Stakeholders<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Douglas Smith is the Sustainability Planner for the city of Lancaster. His job is to make sure that each event hosted in the city has eco-friendly ideas in mind. He works with the Department of Public Works to lower the greenhouse gas emissions of the city, as well as measure the sustainability of public projects in the city. Currently, the department is working to replace street lights with LED lamps, and have also increased the level of residential and commercial recycling. In the future, Douglas hopes to cut down the carbon emissions by converting traditional public transport to electric. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Benjamin Arnold is the chief park ranger for the parks and recreation department in Lancaster County. He represents the parks in the local government and spends his days looking out for the local flora and fauna that Lancaster has to offer. He patrols the parks and acts as a guide and officer for the visitors. He helps to monitor events that occur in the park and solves issues that pertain to the safety and quality of the natural environments. 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