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The Pond Skim Experience: Fun, Etiquette and Safety
As winter's grip loosens, ski resorts worldwide transform their slopes into a spectacle of splashes and cheers with the arrival of pond skimming
Mastering the Glide: Navigating the Skim Pond with Finesse
As winter bids its farewell and the slopes transform into a watery spectacle, pond skimming events emerge
Gear Up for Splashdown: Preparing for a Pond Skim Event with Style
As winter loosens its grip and the ski season transitions into the joyous days of spring
Pond Skim 101: Gliding, Splashing, and Soaking Up the Joy of Spring
The thrill of springtime at ski resorts extends beyond the slopes with the exhilarating tradition of pond skimming.
The Rites of Spring: Pond Skims at Ski Resorts
As winter inevitably ends, many ski resorts unveil a unique and thrilling tradition that ushers in the warmer months with a splash
Best Floating Plants for your Pond
Floating plants are excellent ways to add shade and shelter to your pond while also filtering out toxins and providing clean water.
Best Oxygenating Plants for your Pond
Plants are essential players when it comes to properly oxygenating, aerating, and filtering your pond’s water.
Best Marginal Plants for your Pond
Marginal and emergent plants are essential parts of any healthy pond garden.
Best Bog Plants for your Pond
Bog plants, or terrestrial plants, are those which are perfectly satisfied with their roots in saturated
Common Pond Plant Diseases and Pests
Both black and white fly spread and grow incredibly quick.
Choosing Plants for your Pond
Just how many plants do I need? Maintaining around 60% plant coverage over and within your pond
Top Tips for Planting Water Gardens
Consider the whole year. Will the plants you’re choosing be able to last through cold winters?
Different Types of Pond Plants
These plants are also known as "edge" plants. These plants take advantage of the abundant moisture present
Tailings vs Interburden vs Overburden
While overburden represents the largest single stream of waste generated by most surface mining operations
Liner Selection for Overburden Containment
Containment of any material produced during mining begins with a geomembrane.
Why is Overburden Difficult to Contain?
While the term overburden may indicate a uniform composition and standard features, the actual material is anything but constant.
Overburden Removal Cost and How Containment Affects It
While the term overburden may refer to practically any amount of material lying over a valuable deposit
Risks of Mishandling Overburden Material
Mining is necessary to extract the essential ores, oil, and coal we rely on every day.
Potential Uses for Overburden
Many industries start out producing large volumes of what appears to be waste material
Careful Overburden Handling is Key to Oil Sands Success
With oil sand mining facilities producing some of the largest volumes of overburden today
How is Overburden Produced?
Overburden is a natural consequence of almost all mining procedures.
Oregon Backyard Ponds
There are many different types of ponds you can build in your backyard in Oregon.
Oregon Stormwater Pond
Oregon is known for its frequent rain, but the western part of the state is the region where torrential downpours can be a serious concern.
Oregon Pond Expenses and Permits
Pond installations cost between $1,200 and $9,000, but on average, ponds will cost around the $3,000 mark.