MDC TO HOLD THREE POND WORKSHOPS

On March 18, 23, and 25, 1999, the Missouri Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Conservation Service will host three pond management workshops.

The first workshop will be held at the Conservation Department office in North County Park in Cape Girardeau, the second workshop will be held at the American Legion in Benton, and the third workshop will be held at the University Outreach and Extension office in Ste. Genevieve. All workshops will run from 7:00 until 9:30 p.m.

Topics to be discussed include pond construction and design, leaking ponds, fish stocking, and harvest, aquatic vegetation control and other common pond problems.

There is no fee to attend these workshops; however, pre-registration is required. To pre-register or for further information, contact: Cape Girardeau Workshop (573) 290-5730, Benton Workshop (573) 545-3516, Ste. Genevieve Workshop (573) 883-3566.