Can lowering the water level control plants?
This practice, termed “draw down,” can dry out and provide partial control of plants in the dewatered area. It is particularly effective when done in association with freezing weather. If you draw a pond down after turtles, frogs and salamanders begin hibernation in the mud and this mud is exposed, chances are that these hibernating creatures will be killed. If your pond is larger than 1 acre, you must apply for a Pennsylvania DEP/Fish and Boat Commission Permit to Draw Off Water From Impoundments because release of larger amounts of water is a regulated activity. This application is available on the PFBC website….go to the online form.
