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If you’ve waded into your pond or lake and felt that soft, squishy layer at your feet, you’ve met muck. It’s the buildup of decaying leaves, algae, fish waste, and other organic material that settles over time. A little is normal in any natural body of water, but when muck starts piling up, it can cloud the water, create odors, and put stress on fish and beneficial organisms. Winter often makes the problem more noticeable. Cold temperatures slow natural decomposition, and ice c …