Hundreds or retention ponds in the Triad help to control runoff, prevent erosion and protect water quality. They also can help counterbalance the loss of wildlife habitat to development.

A pond "can really add a tremendous enhancement to your backyard," says Victoria Gough, lead designer at Texas-based LUSH ...

Ponds are complex aquatic ecosystems. They play home to plants, insects, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. They also consist of many non-living factors like temperature, oxygen and ...

Garden ponds are small yet significant water features that are increasingly common in urban areas. They offer numerous ecosystem services, like aesthetic purposes, microclimate regulation ...