Conservation District to hold pond forum in Ottawa

OTTAWA — The Putnam Soil & Water Conservation District will host a pond clinic at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the home of Joe and Deb Schroeder, 9490 Road 13-I.

Speakers will be Jeff Giesige on pond design and construction, Joel Plott on fish habitat and management, Jason Porinchok on wildlife management and Brandi Schroeder on pond water for in-home use.

Refreshments will be provided by Ottawa Feed & Grain. The clinic will be held if it is raining.

Call Putnam SWCD at 419-523-5159 for any questions or visit its website at http://putnamcountyohio.gov.