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and nuisance insect populations can all increase—further offsetting the balance of the waterbody’s physical, chemical and biological characteristics. Having knowledge about the ben- efits of proactive management, and sustainable tools and technologies at our fingertips, adds a fourth, stabiliz- ing “leg” to the “three-legged stool.” With a proactive management in place—even if one of the other com- ponents is slightly out of balance—the stool may wobble but will not fall over. In other words, problems that might normally be detrimental for a lake or pond can be identified and resolved early on, before they can impact other aspects of the ecosystem.

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