Grant Proposal for the rehabilitation of the Pimlico Plantation pond

1. Grant Proposal for the Pimlico Fishery
and Family Restoration Organization
Sustaining Nature for Future Generations

2. Executive
Summary
Fishing is in decline at the main
community pond in Pimlico
Plantation
It is believed that this is due to
inadequate pond management
which has lead to poor fishing
results

3.  The 57 acre pond was converted
from an old rice paddy and has
an average depth of 4 feet
 The fish population is out of
balance with an overstock of
grass carp creating low
vegetation levels and dissolved
oxygen

4. Restoration
The restoration would include:
 Restocking of fish
 Proper testing and analysis for
fertilization
 Re-shaping regional areas of the
pond bottom to meet fish ideal
environmental requirements
 Implementation of a maintenance
plan budgeted out for 5 years to
establish a solid foundation
prosperity

5. Problem
Statement
 The pond should be a place for
families to enjoy outdoor
activity but instead it has
become a depressing
wasteland
 Fishing is a safe and healthy
outdoor activity which is not
being utilized

6. Reasons for the lack of Bass
 It also has little to no cover for fish to seek
refuge
 It lacks the proper shallows for the
encouragement of spawning
 Finally the pond is missing the proper
balance of species
 With that said the vegetation as well has
begun to deplete, which has a relation to the
lack dissolved oxygen in the water

7. Goals and Objectives
The real driving force behind this proposal is the rehabilitation of a bonding
family activity for years to come. The specific goals include:
 100% participation within the community in volunteering to help throughout
project duration.
 Produce healthy harvestable fish one-year post project completion.
 Obtain a well-balanced ecosystem including proper chemistry.
 Provide a plan for proper maintenance for the next 5 yrs.
 Educate youth on importance of preserving the environment

8. Methodology
Steps to fully rehabilitate the
pond:
1. Reshape the pond’s terrain
2. Construct fish shelters
3. Make necessary changes to the
pond floor
4. Check and adjust for proper
chemical levels
5. Stocking the pond

9. Evaluation
 Throughout the project there
will be several evaluation
points
 Monitoring all aspect of pond,
education, end of phase
evaluations, progress reports,
chemistry monitoring, and
finally fertilization analysis

10. Budget
Dredging
Square footage of area 1,277,978
Plus 4 feet of depth (cubic feet) 5,111,912
Conversion to cubic yards 189, 330
Price per cubic yard $30
Total cost 189, 330 units $5,679,902
* Inclusive of the following equipment/crews
2 Barges
2 Excavators
Dive team for proper item placement
Underwater survey team
4 general labor crews of 5
Construction of fish attractors
Made with 100% donated materials/labor $0
Consultations and testing
Provided by SCDNR $0
Stocking of fish
Provided by SCDNR $0
Bluegill 28,500
Largemouth Bass 2,850
Channel Catfish 1,425
Total fish 32,775

11. Qualifications
 The PFFRO is made up of many who are well
versed in their trade
 The SCDNR will be consulted to ensure all
guidelines are met

12. Conclusion
 To let this great man made pond
go to waste is simply to much of
an atrocity to sit ideally by and
let happen
 This driven community is willing
and ready to improve Pimlico for
the current population as well as
future generations