Which agencies can assist in measuring the size of a pond?

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Farm Service Agency are valuable resources when it comes to measuring the size of a pond. These agencies have expertise in land and water resource management, providing support to farmers and landowners. They offer technical assistance and guidance on practices that impact land and water bodies, including pond assessments. With a focus on conservation programs, they can help in measuring aquatic features and offer tools or methodologies that ensure accurate measurements.

While other agencies mentioned work in related areas—such as the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which primarily focus on environmental protection and regulation; the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which deal with hydrology and environmental research; and the Ohio Water Resources (OWR) and Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD), which provide localized water management support—they each have different primary goals and functions that might not specifically target pond sizing in the same practical manner as the NRCS and Farm Service Agency.

Understanding the strengths and focuses of these agencies highlights why the NRCS and the Farm Service Agency stand out for measuring pond sizes. They integrate agricultural support with resource management, making them particularly well