The new half acre pond gets its first major rain test as water starts filling in, erosion appears, and the next phase of ...

Liz is a marine biologist, environmental regulation specialist, and science writer. She has previously studied Antarctic fish, seaweed, and marine coastal ecology. A natural pond is an excellent, easy ...

Building a front yard pond to enjoy the soothing qualities of water can add a diverse habitat for birds, aquatic plants, and insects. A couple weeks back we hosted a work bee with Reno’s “Permaculture ...

Adding multiple ponds to our permaculture style homestead is a major part of our mainframe design. We previously added swales and rainwater catchment because they were higher on the priority list.

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...