The ponds in Harbor Island are part of the storm water management system for the community. There are six (6) ponds that make up the system. The ponds help to control the water runoff that comes from the roads, driveways, and homes. The Association hires a pond management company, Aquatic Systems, to make sure the ponds are kept in good shape and meet the St. Johns River Water Management District storm water system maintenance requirements.
Aquatic Systems
- Contracted for twelve (12) visits per year
- Manage algae, aquatic weeds, and shoreline grasses
- Shoreline litter removal
- Periodic stocking of Triploid Grass Carp, on an as needed basis and pending approval from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Free 48 hour or less call back service
- Monthly management reporting
Homeowners
- Report any issues to The CAM Team – 904-278-2338
- Refrain from placing grass clippings or trash in the curbs/gutters as these items will make their way to the ponds
- Release any grass carp back into the ponds should you catch one
- If you live on a pond, please ensure that the area behind your home is maintained all the way to the water’s edge, and that all shrubs, weeds, and tall grass are cut back.
The Covenants and Restrictions state: “It is the responsibility of each lot owner whose lot abuts a lake (retention/detention area) to maintain the bank of the lake (retention/detention area) from said owner’s lot line to the waters’ edge and an easement is hereby granted to each such owner for such purpose.”
