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Fins, Fur, & Feathers - Ponds & Drought: Opportunities, pond construction, and wildlife disease | #206

Natural Resources University

English - November 27, 2023 12:00 - 24 minutes - 32.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 103 ratings
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In this episode we discuss the effects of drought on ponds in the Great Plains. We cover some of the concerns related to drought and best practices for pond construction to help mitigate these concerns. We also talk about wildlife disease and some of the reasons that disease might increase during drought conditions.