Forgive my delayed response Genus Loci Ecological Landscapes Inc., I do appreciate your taking the time to respond to my question regarding "water wildlife" and the attraction to the living ponds you create. I think I forgot my manners originally (please excuse me if 8 did so), I should have included that I think you do beautiful work. While there may be companies down here that do the same type of work yours does. If I were interested in something like a living pond that was more for a feature then a useable pool, how would I go about finding a company like yours. In other words what would be the keywords for a search? Thank you in advance for you kindness and assistance. I do appreciate it very much.

I would simply do a search using keywords such as "garden ponds virginia", select images, and click on the photos you like - hopefully, these will link you to companies that do such installations. Also, you could do a search for Aquascape certified contractors for your area. Aquascape is a major player in the manufacture of garden pond equipment, and they have many certified contractors across the US. Good luck with this!
Jean-Marc

Thank you for you prompt response to my question. I very much your getting back to me so quickly. I will see what I can find following your suggestions.
Regards,
Kathi

If you eliminate the shallow water zones from these ponds, you will experience fewer frogs and snakes. They just don't find open water attractive. Your designer will need to know how to work around this constraint.

I think that these open pools are really nice. What kind of maintenance would this require? Do you have to put in normal chlorine like in a regular pool, or is there anything special that you have to do? I think that my kids would have so much fun with one of these. http://www.cygnetpools.com.au/On-Site%20Servicing.htm

Hollie, for every fence there is, or will be, a hole. My preference would be not to rely on something that will eventually fail. In our pond designs we use a few fish to help the designs keep the frogs etc at bay. The fish also add a kinetic beauty to the pond. Don't worry, the fish are shy and will stay far away from you while you swim. If a client enjoys frogs, we can add a bit of shallow as their sanctuary from the fish.

Trevor, I cannot speak for everyone who tries to design natural pools, but with our designs you need no additives or cleaning. You will need to attend a few weeds if you choose a floral meadow shoreline such as seen here: http://tiny.cc/ponds

Hollie, did you avoid saying "swim with the fishes"? ;)

I agree, fish really bring water to life.

Great blending of pool and pond, a seamless transition

Beautiful! If someone were to say 'Build a Garden of Eden,' this pool would surely be in it.