The Lakes and Ponds - Educational Videos
On January 29th, 2024, Dr. Ernesto Lasso de la Vega’s, from the Lee County Hyacinth Control District in Fort Myers, presented the results of the analysis of water samples taken from the Spanish Wells retention ponds. Over 100 residents attended as he discussed some of the challenges and methods of improving the condition of these ponds. Many thanks to the Citizen Scientists who collected the samples. The following video is his full presentation. The video to the left is his full presentation.
On Monday March 11, 2024 Mary Helen Reuter, Curator of Education & Visitor Experience at the Naples Botanical Garden, provided a presentation entitled “Improving the health and function of our stormwater ponds using littoral and native plants.” Littoral plantings have proven to have a very positive effect on the aesthetics of lakes, the quality of the water and an improvement to the life of lakes.
On Monday April 8, 2024, we discovered the creative approach taken by The Fairwinds Community in Bonita Springs to improve the health and functioning of their lake in this informative Community Pond Education presentation by Dr. Ben Hershendon, Fairwinds HOA President and Dr. James Douglass, FGCU Water School.
On Wednesday, January 29, 2025 the Lakes & Ponds committee discussed - Have you ever wondered how our lake system works? (You might be surprised!) Where does all the water go? Why does it flood sometimes? Why is there algae in the lake? What is a Demonstration Lake? What has the Lakes Committee been up to? Enjoy an afternoon of fun and libations with friends and learn the answers to these and other questions about our lakes.
On Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Kamila Perez, Residential Horticulture Agent/ Master Gardener Coordinator, University of Florida/IFAS Extension Collier County Discussed why do some plants survive while others die?
How can you reduce irrigation costs and plant losses and create beautiful, lasting landscapes?
How can your lawn care practices help nearby ponds?
Florida Friendly Landscaping
Florida Friendly Landscaping
How Spanish Wells' Lakes Work
The Fairwinds Collaboration
