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Inquire with your local NRCS. They should be able to help you with a preliminary design/estimate, and how big it needs to be/can be in relation to the drainage area. If not, consult with a good contractor who has experience with building ponds.

I report as I find them. So far up to 4. And it looks like I’m the only one reporting in my county.

In the last 2 weeks I’ve found 4 so far this year. 2 of which were in my pond the last 2 days; one buck and one doe . Watched the doe walk in circles in water up to her neck, eventually slipping under and splashing for a few seconds then die. With the forecast this is just the start of it. Such...

Great listen! What an amazing story!

It was great seeing everyone rallying together for a good cause. The event went as smooth as possible and will be interesting to see how much we raised. Skip, thanks alot for your efforts and assisting this great organization along. Let's keep Iowa great!

Tickets bought. Looking forward to it!

$2.60/cubic yard and $40/foot of 6" smooth metal pipe would be right in line with our averages in Adams County.

Agree with skip. A lot depends on topography of the land and the contractor's abilities. To add to that a general rule of thumb we use is a ratio of 20:1 which is drainage area to pool size. In a normal rainfall year in Iowa, it takes about 20 acres of drainage to keep a 1 acre pond full...

That's what I'm talking about Chad! It's nice when you see your work pay off. Just let me know if you need help picking up all the sheds! ;)

Great listen. Definitely makes you think. It's interesting to think where we would be if hunting hadn't been/wasn't promoted so much. Can't blame people for taking advantage of an opportunity, but unfortunately it was at the the expense of a natural resource and access to quality hunting...

Considering sending my kids to this when they are of age. Do you care sharing what the minor issues were?

Thanks for replying fellas; it's much appreciated!

Forgive me if this has already been covered, but what is the most efficient way to get rid of young (6"- 3' tall) Honeysuckle. I don't mind a little of it here and there, but I have about 0.5 acre area on my 40 that will be covered with it in a few years. This area consists of boxelders, wild...

Great job on the podcast Skip! Good information for people to hear.

I agree with Rose Pink; also known as Bitterbloom aka Sabatia angularis