It might seem counterintuitive since California is known for doing everything possible to conserve water, but so long as you’re following all rules and regulations on ponds in your area, backyard ponds can be great for the local ecosystem. To start, they’re a great way to support local wetland fauna, especially in drought-stricken areas like California where wetlands may already be struggling. Backyard ponds are also a great way to bring some much-needed nature into urban and suburban settings.
Because these ponds attract pollinators, small mammals, birds, amphibians, and more, they also promote biodiversity. They give animals a spot to eat, drink, and bathe during the drought, and it they bring more wildlife into suburban settings, which helps promote a healthy, balanced ecosystem.
