A career in water has introduced me to many different industries. I am fortunate to have been involved in several of them over time — water features, natural lakes and ponds, and even wastewater — with water flow, filtration andMore…
Pond Trade Perspective
A Florida Recreational Pond Blends Swimming and Wildlife
The St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park is a historic institution in our nation’s oldest city. Since he was a child, zoo director John Brueggen’s passion for reptiles has grown into a highly regarded career engaged in and overseeing educationMore…
Native Plantings Revive Wet Meadow Ecosystems
Water in the landscape creates many opportunities for habitat creation and enhancement. After all, the enjoyment that open-water habitats, backyard ponds and water features provide for amphibians, fish, birds and humans alike is well known and at the core ofMore…
Ecological Laboratories, Inc. Welcomes New Director of Aquarium and Pond
Ecological Laboratories, Inc. is proud to announce and welcome Jason Faust as our New Director of Aquarium and Pond. Jason will ultimately be responsible for growing the Aquarium and Pond Categories within the Domestic and International markets under the Microbe-LiftMore…
Meet the Judges of the Fifth Supreme Stream Court
This year’s submissions were presented blindly to a panel of seven industry experts to determine winners and runners-up in five categories (Best Pondless, Most Naturalistic, Best Under $15k, Ponds by Night, and Fountains & Formal Features). In order to beMore…
5th Annual Water Artisans of the Year Contest Results
In a year that kicked off with an unprecedented sense of optimism, 2020 quickly let us down in a lot of different ways. “Good riddance!” we cried in December, as we bid adieu to a year riddled with isolation, hardshipMore…
Garden State Koi Hosts Second Annual Pond Camp
Imagine 120 pond contractors in the mountains of Northeast Pennsylvania, facing cold, crisp autumn days and even chillier nights, with a goal of building three water features over two days. This was the scene at the 2020 Garden State KoiMore…
POND Trade Magazine Extends Water Artisans Entry Deadline!
We've extended our deadline for entries to Dec 15th.
Awards Update! We’ve made it easier for you to enter this year’s awards by now accepting online payments via our charity, St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital. Enter here! ‘Tis the time for holiday planning, celebrating and submitting your best pondMore…
Formal Wall Fountains Offer Versatility, Flexibility
Over the last decade, the pond industry has seen many changes in direction. Fewer ponds are being put in the ground, with many homeowners opting instead for pond-free waterfalls or fountains. In more recent years, there has been a growingMore…
Judges Selected for Water Artisans of the Year Contest
The ‘Supreme Stream Court’ is back in session!
Summer is winding down, which means it’s time to start compiling all the best photos and specifications of your best waterscape projects from the 2020 season. The Nov. 30 deadline to submit your entries to POND Trade’s fifth annual WaterMore…