Tips to Reduce the Algae on Mendota Heights Ponds

A by Bonestroo/Stantec recommends these best management practices for homeowners on a pond that want to see more open water, less algae:

Fertilize sparingly

Keep grass clippings off the sidewalk and street

Vegetate bare spots

Compost yard waste

Sweep up driveways and sidewalks 

Direct downspouts away from concrete

Avoid pesticides

Use commercial car washes instead of the driveway

Check vehicles for leaks

Clean up after pets

Recycle old motor oil

Pour nothing down the storm sewer drain

Use the Dakota County household hazardous waste collection program