Title: Amelia Walk CDD Assesment Report September 2026

Pond Assessment Report
Account Information

Field | Details
Account Name | Amelia Walk CDD
Previous/ Scheduled Treatment | August / September
Report Date | 3 Sept 2026
Assessed By | Nate Barsczewski

Amelia Walk CDD

Pond Details and Current Conditions
Pond Name/ Number: 2

Description of Current Conditions:
Very minor algae growth along the perimeter. No signs of submerged vegetation or shoreline growth. No trash seen either. The fountain was down and our team was alerted.

Recommendations:
The algae is growing around the perimeter and areas where I saw some grass clippings in the pond. Grass clippings are high in nutrients and algae love to feast and grow on it. I would recommend getting some native littoral plants planted around the perimeter. They do three things for you: they create a buffer zone for grass clippings and nutrient rich runoff from entering the pond, they create habitat for small fish to hide in, and they improve the aesthetics of the pond. We do offer this service if you are interested.

Pond Name/ Number: 3

Description of Current Conditions:
Minimal algae growth present along the shoreline. No shoreline vegetation or submerged aquatic vegetation observed. No trash found either.

Recommendations:
As with pond 2 this pond is small and is also dealing with some algae stemming from grass clippings. I would also recommend native littorals be planted here as well.

Pond Name/ Number: 4

Description of Current Conditions:
This pond has some submerged vegetation growing in the pond though it has surfaced and is causing an algae bloom in spots. No shoreline grasses found around the perimeter. No trash found at this time.

Recommendations:
We will get this vegetation knocked down and in the future there may be more recommendations for this pond if growth comes back quick. As of right now I do not want to recommend anything further.

Pond Name/ Number: 5

Description of Current Conditions:
Minimal shoreline vegetation growing around the perimeter of the pond. No algae detected. Submerged slender spikerush is present but not surfacing. No trash was observed along the banks. Water levels are low on this pond and expose the shoreline vegetation.

Recommendations:
No recommendations at this time.

Pond Name/ Number: 6

Description of Current Conditions:
On pond 6 I see signs of previously treated vegetation along the perimeter. No signs of any algae or trash. There is some submerged vegetation but it is not topping out and causing issues.

Recommendations:
We will continue to monitor the submerged vegetation and ensure that if it ever causes problems we will treat it accordingly. No recommendations at this time.

Pond Name/ Number: 7

Description of Current Conditions:
Very minor growth of invasive shoreline torpedo grass. No algae or submerged vegetation detected. No trash found either.

Recommendations:
No recommendations for this pond as it it very well maintained and no underlying issues are present.

Pond Name/ Number: 8

Description of Current Conditions:
Very minimal amounts of shoreline grasses spotted around the perimeter of the pond. There is some submerged vegetation starting to surface as well. The surfaced vegetation is causing some algae in the pond this time. Mainly this is observed around the shoreline and indicates that nutrient runoff is playing a part in the growth.

Recommendations:
Since we are trying to limit the inflow of nutrients into the pond I would recommend again the idea of planting this one with native littoral plants like pickerelweed and arrowheads.

Pond Name/ Number: 9

Description of Current Conditions:
Minor algae around the perimeter of the pond growing along minor shoreline grasses. The pond also has some slender spikerush that is surfacing as well. No trash observed in the pond.

Recommendations:
We will get this vegetation knocked down and in the future there may be more recommendations for this pond if growth comes back quick. As of right now I do not want to recommend anything further.

Pond Name/ Number: 10

Description of Current Conditions:
Very minor algae seen in the pond along the perimeter. No signs of any invasive shoreline vegetation at this time. No trash observed. Submerged vegetation was not found during this check.

Recommendations:
Since we are trying to limit the inflow of nutrients into the pond I would also recommend the idea of planting this one with native littoral plants.

Pond Name/ Number: 11

Description of Current Conditions:
On pond 11 I noted the large patches of invasive torpedo grass that is growing out into the pond. The vegetation is also present below the historic edge of the pond. Algae is present growing in and around the perimeter grasses. No submerged vegetation observed. The algae is also seen growing from the depths of the pond.

Recommendations:
For this pond we will get the grasses back under control by the use of an atv to shoot down the bank and get better control of the vegetation. Seeing the algae growing from the bottom of the pond gives me the thought that you have high nutrients concentrated in this pond. I would like to get a water quality test done to see where we sit currently and if a nutrient remediation treatment or possibly aeration is needed for this pond.

Pond Name/ Number: 12

Description of Current Conditions:
Very little shoreline vegetation observed this visit. The main issue that this pond is dealing with is a large ring of slender spikerush growth. Algae is present in spots as well. No trash was found in this pond.

Recommendations:
I would like for us to get a handle on this growth in the pond first. From there if it returns fast I would possibly have more ideas. At this time I will hold off on any further recommendations.

Pond Name/ Number: 13

Description of Current Conditions:
No signs of any invasive shoreline vegetation during my inspection. No algae was seen on the pond. Submerged vegetation was not present either. No trash found in or around the pond. The pond looks great overall.

Recommendations:
No recommendations today for this pond.

Pond Name/ Number: 14

Description of Current Conditions:
Large amounts of invasive Torpedo Grass were found around the perimeter. No algae was seen. Submerged vegetation was not present during this inspection. Trash was also not a thing on this pond.

Recommendations:
This is another pond where the main issue stems from the shoreline and often indicates some nutrient rich runoff heading into the pond. Native littorals uptaking and growing off of these nutrients would look much better compared to the growth seen currently.

Pond Name/ Number: 15

Description of Current Conditions:
No algae growth observed. Submerged Slender Spikerush is present in the pond but has yet to surface. This is a native plant so we control it as needed or when it tops out. No trash found in or around the pond.

Recommendations:
No recommendations at this time. We will monitor the growth and determine if any further steps need to be taken.

Pond Name/ Number: 16

Description of Current Conditions:
No algae seen. No trash found. No growth of shoreline vegetation seen. Also no submerged vegetation either.

Recommendations:
This pond looks great overall! If anything to help native bees and fish I would recommend we plant the shoreline with native littoral vegetation.

Pond Name/ Number: 17

Description of Current Conditions:
Minimal shoreline vegetation growing around the perimeter of the pond. No algae detected. Submerged slender spikerush is present but not surfacing. No trash was observed along the banks. Water levels are low on this pond and expose the shoreline vegetation.

Recommendations:
No recommendations at this time.

Signature
Nate Barsczewski

If you have any questions or concerns you are more than welcome to contact me at any time! As the region’s Account Manager/ Customer Advocate I am here to ensure your ponds are taken care of and your voice is heard. You can reach me at the email I sent you this through or call/ text me at 631.655.9992. Have a great rest of your day!