Lake Management

Understanding the Importance of Lake Management

Lakes are dynamic ecosystems that require careful attention. Without proper management, they can become plagued by various issues, including:

• Algae Blooms: Excessive algae growth can deplete oxygen levels, harm aquatic life, and create unsightly and odorous conditions.
• Aquatic Weed Infestations: Invasive aquatic plants can choke out native species, hinder navigation, and reduce recreational value.
• Poor Water Quality: High nutrient levels, sedimentation, and pollution can negatively impact water clarity, harm fish and wildlife, and make the lake unsuitable for swimming or other activities.
• Sediment Buildup: Accumulated sediment can reduce lake depth, decrease water clarity, and smother fish spawning areas.
• Fish Kills: Imbalances in water chemistry, oxygen levels, or the introduction of toxins can lead to fish kills, devastating the lake’s ecosystem.

Our Lake Management Services

We offer a wide range of lake management services tailored to the specific needs of your lake. Our experienced team of professionals utilizes the latest techniques and environmentally sound practices to ensure the health and beauty of your lake.

Our services include:

• Algae Control: We employ a variety of strategies to manage algae blooms, including chemical treatments, biological control methods, and aeration systems. We identify the specific type of algae present to ensure the most effective and targeted approach.
• Aquatic Weed Control: We identify and remove invasive aquatic plants using methods such as hand-pulling, mechanical harvesting, and targeted herbicide applications. Our goal is to control weeds without harming native plant species.
• Water Quality Testing and Treatment: Regular water quality monitoring is essential for identifying potential problems and tracking the effectiveness of management strategies. We analyze water samples for various parameters, including nutrients, pH, dissolved oxygen, and turbidity.
• Overflow repairs: Many large ponds and lakes in Maryland and Virginia were built with overflows made of corrugated metal. This type of material tends to rust and deteriorate, especially at the water line. We have repaired numerous overflows and restored the water level to its original level.
• Aeration and Fountain Systems: We install and maintain aeration and fountain systems to improve water circulation, increase dissolved oxygen levels, and enhance the aesthetic appeal of your lake.

What are the Benefits of a Fountain or Aerator?

Whether you maintain a water feature in a commercial space such as a golf course or a water park or have a large lake on your property, your water can benefit from the installation of a fountain or aerator. These systems add aesthetic value to your space, while also improving water quality.

Bodies of water often become stagnant over time, leading to a lack of oxygen at various levels of the water column. This allows certain nutrients to build up in the water, leading to an increase in algae and odors. At the water column’s deepest levels, oxygen can be so low that the environment becomes anaerobic. This affects fish habitats and food supply. After many years of this, the bottom of a pond will also build up more and more levels of sludge, resulting in shallower water.

When you install a fountain or aerator, the device recirculates oxygen across the various levels of the water column. This ensures that, from top to bottom, your body of water is maintaining a healthy balance, allowing it to thrive as an ecosystem. Algae and odors are all but eliminated making for a much more pleasing environment for visitors.

Aerator fountains combine the virtues of each of these, giving you a way to enhance the look of a water feature while also improving its water quality.

An aerating fountain can also help to reduce the presence of mosquitoes near your water feature. These frustrating insects need still water in order to breed. By continuing to move and circulate water with an aerating fountain, you can reduce the chances of your pond becoming a mosquito breeding ground during the warmer months.

Form and Function

Fountain features bring a ‘best of both worlds’ answer to your pond or lake. With a fountain installation, you get the aeration your water needs to be healthy, along with a unique design feature to add beauty to your property.

Fountains come in a wide range of sizes and designs, releasing water in a variety of patterns. If you are interested in installing a fountain or aerator on your property, contact us today. We can help you find the right size and design for your body of water.