Hi All,
This is my second post and its related to my FIRST POST.
I done a lot of work clearing some brush and trees since than and I have also confirmed that its not wetlands, just runoff from the road and the higher elevations. I'm ready to drain it into the the pond next door which is half on our property. The neighbors don't mind and we noticed evidence of a very old small stone trench at the edge of our side leading towards the standing water. Its obvious that one time it drained in but the land between rose and blocked the standing water.
The neighbors and I agreed that the pond can handle the runoff so my plan is to build a drain from the pond to the low land. I'll make sure its pitched well enough,lined with landscape fabric, tampered down with 3/4 washed rock then running slotted pipe drain to pond. My neighbor owns a construction company and lets me use his little mini excavator so should take a week or so.
Just curious if anyone sees any potential harm here? I appreciate we will be removing a vernal pond habitat but the larger pond is a beautiful eco system and I have talked to the neighbors about planting more things to protect small animals and eggs. I hope people aren't too upset by my decision but the having a 2 year old and the prospect of all the mosquitoes is not worth it
Thanks in advance all
SH
This is my second post and its related to my FIRST POST.
I done a lot of work clearing some brush and trees since than and I have also confirmed that its not wetlands, just runoff from the road and the higher elevations. I'm ready to drain it into the the pond next door which is half on our property. The neighbors don't mind and we noticed evidence of a very old small stone trench at the edge of our side leading towards the standing water. Its obvious that one time it drained in but the land between rose and blocked the standing water.
The neighbors and I agreed that the pond can handle the runoff so my plan is to build a drain from the pond to the low land. I'll make sure its pitched well enough,lined with landscape fabric, tampered down with 3/4 washed rock then running slotted pipe drain to pond. My neighbor owns a construction company and lets me use his little mini excavator so should take a week or so.
Just curious if anyone sees any potential harm here? I appreciate we will be removing a vernal pond habitat but the larger pond is a beautiful eco system and I have talked to the neighbors about planting more things to protect small animals and eggs. I hope people aren't too upset by my decision but the having a 2 year old and the prospect of all the mosquitoes is not worth it
Thanks in advance all
SH