There seems to be some misunderstanding of the purpose and function of the ponds in our neighborhood. First of all, the greenbelt, ponds and pond lots are the responsibility of the Municipal Utility District (MUD) and any violation of the rules and regulations such as fishing in ponds subjects one to financial penalties outlined in the “Rules and Regulations” governing greenbelt, pond, and pond lots found on the MUD website under the section of “Other Documents” (www.hmrmud.org).