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Demonstration Pond at the
Pond and Aquatic Plant Society
Research Park |
The Pond and Aquatic Plant Society of Eden
has
been active in creating and maintaining an interest in
backyard ponds since 1912. We are the oldest pond society in
North America with over 23,478 members in all 50 states. We
have regional organizations that meet each winter with major
activities and educational opportunities for members.
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Our Research Park has the most extensive ponds devoted to research on
aquatic plants and fish in the Western World. It is surpassed only by
the Kojichi Ponds outside of Tokyo, Japan. We currently employ four
scientists who work in the areas of aquatic botany and fisheries
genetics. Dr. Chubunken has patented three subspecies of koi in his 47
years of work at our facility. Mrs. Nymphae has been the breeder of
four new colors in hybrid waterlilies. 
Membership in our organization is open to anyone interested in
water gardening. You must be at least 21 years of age and have a pond
with a capacity of at least 2,500 gallons. Prior to accepting you into
membership, representatives of our society will visit your home and
make a thorough inspection of your ponds. We accept only the best!
