SOUTHAVEN, Miss. – What was once a popular neighborhood pond filled with fish, water and even kayaks is now shrinking into a patch of cracked mud, and residents say a three-way threat is pushing it toward the point of no return.
Homeowners in The Gardens at Snowden Grove say years of silt buildup, beaver activity and ongoing drought conditions are draining the life from a pond that has long served as the centerpiece of the community.
“It’s just sad,” resident Phyllis Johnson said. “It’s not there anymore. The pond. It used to be here when we moved in. It’s dried up and it’s in bad shape.”…