Pond

Ponds are small, freshwater ecosystems characterized by shallow, non-flowing water. Here at Severson Dells, you can find the pond just south of the paved trail, between the trail and Hall Creek. The water in this man-made pond comes from a spring located on the eastern edge of the pond, and if you listen closely, you may even hear water bubbling up from the underground aquifer! The pond has a mud bottom that provides habitat for many aquatic insects, and algal blooms are common as a result of the influx of nutrients from surrounding farmland.

These flora and fauna species are found both in and near the pond.

Common Plants

Common Animals