This is Scudder's Pond just down the road from me. It is a beautiful setting, wonderful for wildlife watching and a classic skating pond during cold winters. I have taken a number of photographs here over the years. It is now, however a pond in trouble. As pretty as it looks, it is a mess and needs resuscitation. The water seen here is very shallow - in much of the pond it is only a foot or so deep, because it has been silted up with runoff from storm drains. It also has a number of invasive plants which have taken over, and there is a huge population of geese who nest here, and "fertilize" the pond which is harmful as well. Recently funds have been appropriated for a significant repair of the whole system. The pond will be dredged, and the basins for the water coming in and going out will be replaced, thus preventing the accumulation of silt in the future, and some invasive plants will be removed. Additionally they plan to change plants and landscaping along the shore to make the area less attractive for nesting geese. The costs of all this is in excess of a million dollars, I believe. Perhaps more - I can't find the article I read about the costs. Well worth it for such a neighborhood landmark.
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A lot of money but a useful project as it is such a beautiful spot. Spent many a day skating and playing hockey on it as a kid. Thanks for the photo and update.
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