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American or Long-leaf Pondweed
The Frog Blog – Aquatic Weed Wednesday Happy Wednesday! Today we will look into a native aquatic plant common throughout the state of Ohio: American or Long-leaf pondweed (Potamogeton nodosus). American pondweed is an interesting member of the diverse Potamogeton genus of aquatic plants. Although there is a wide variety of species in this…
"Stonewort" or Chara
The Frog Blog – Aquatic Weed Wednesday Hello everyone and happy Wednesday! Today we will be talking about an aquatic plant that is not actually a plant but rather a macroalgae (algae large enough to be seen with the naked eye) c alled Chara or sometimes, “stonewort” (Chara spp.). There are many different species of…
Flat-Stemmed Pondweed
The Frog Blog – Aquatic Weed Wednesday Hello everyone and happy Wednesday! To continue with our Wednesday showcase of aquatic plants that can be found in Ohio, we are going to look into flat-stemmed pondweed (Potamogeton zosteriformis). Flat-stemmed pondweed is a native, submersed aquatic plant that can be found in various ponds/lakes as well as…
Common Fish of Ohio – Walleye
The Frog Blog – Fish Fridays! Today is Friday so we will be looking into another fish that may commonly be found in some lakes, the walleye (Sander vitreus). Walleye are a very popular sportfish that can be found in many areas around the Great Lakes. In fact, many would say that they have a…
In Memory of Shawn Spence
The AQUA DOC team is deeply saddened by the loss of an incredible teammate and friend, Shawn Spence. All of AQUA DOC reaches out to the Spence family with deepest sympathy and our thoughts and prayers go out to Shawn’s wife Tonya and children Trevor, Carly and Travis. Shawn began his AQUA DOC career in…
Eurasian Watermilfoil
The Frog Blog – Aquatic Weed Wednesday Happy Wednesday! Today we will talk a little bit about a very common invasive aquatic species (AIS) found in Ohio waters and across the US called Eurasian watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum). Eurasian watermilfoil is a pesky aquatic plant that can be quite the headache to manage! Introduced into the…
Common Fish of Ohio – Largemouth Bass
The Frog Blog – Fish Fridays! Today is Friday so we will be looking into another fish that may be commonly found in some of your ponds, the largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides). Identification The largemouth bass is a popular sportfish that is highly sought after by anglers of all ages. They are in the family…
Coontail
The Frog Blog – Aquatic Weed Wednesday Happy Wednesday everybody! Today I will be talking about a common aquatic plant that many of you may find in your pond or lake called coontail (Ceratophyllum demersum). Coontail is a native aquatic plant that is commonly found throughout Ohio and the US. It is easily identified by its finely-divided,…
Holiday Hours
The AQUA DOC offices will be closed December 18, 2017-January 2, 2018 for the holidays. From all of us at AQUA DOC, Season’s Greetings and best wishes for a safe and happy New Year.
AQUA DOC Receives Weatherhead 100 Award 2017
AQUA DOC is thrilled to have been named one of the Weatherhead 100 again this year! The Weatherhead 100, hosted by the Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University, is comprised of 100 Northeast Ohio businesses that have not only shown phenomenal growth but demonstrate leadership and success in our community. All of us in the…