My neighborhood has a retention pond in the community park area. Would it be OK to put my extra goldfish and aquatic plants in the pond?
No fish or plants from your water garden should ever be placed in a natural waterway or any other body of water like retention ponds. Goldfish and koi can easily reproduce in ponds and may upset the natural balance of the retention pond ecosystem, not to mention the chance that these fish could spread during flooding or high water periods that allow water to escape via a spillway. Also, many aquatic plants may be invasive and should not be introduced into natural waterways. While many aquatic plants like water lilies and cattails are native to this part of Indiana, you should always seek permission from the neighborhood association and the DNR before introducing any plant material into retention ponds.
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