I see all these posts on the web asking if toads are in decline in the northeast. Some people say yes while others are undecided because of the lack of info. I'm 53 now and I grew up and still live on long island NY and I don't need any studies,survey,etc to know that the toads are almost all gone. When I was young I would help my dad with the landscaping and remember it taking about a half hour to sweep the toads off the lawn before it could be mowed. They were everywhere, we had to put a small floating ramp in our inground pool so they could get out, now you can't find any. Anyway trust me they are in decline no doubt about it. Now my question is I built a nice size pond in my yard and even installed a large sandy area we also live within an 1/8 of a mile of 3 lakes. I want to see if I can get them started again. #1 is this a good idea? #2 what are my chances of sucess? #3 can anyone help with any info needed to raise them? #4 keep them in my pond or put them in the lakes? (the lakes have ducks,geese,swans,trout and bass in them) and last question can anyone get me some toads or tadpoles (fowlers toad or one that will live in my area). Thanks for your help.