Invasive species caught early cost less to fix. ILM Environments gives lake managers survey data to budget smart, prove treatment worked, clear permits faster.
5 Reasons Lake Managers Need A Point Intercept Survey
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Starry Stonewort – A New Aquatic Invader
Starry stonewort (Nitellopsis obtuse) is a ‘new’ aquatic invader that is getting a lot of attention in the upper Midwest and Northeast not only because of the speed at which it dominates the water feature where it resides, but also because management option choices...
Meet Truxor: ILM’s Everything Machine
ILM has the quick-response tools to get your dock area and shoreline picture-perfect. Same-day cleanup and ongoing maintenance plans.
Quick Fix: Dock Area & Shoreline Solutions!
ILM has the quick-response tools to get your dock area and shoreline picture-perfect. Same-day cleanup and ongoing maintenance plans.
Dock Area & Shoreline Maintenance: Top 5 FAQs
ILM Environments provides full-service Dock Area & Shoreline Maintenance that keeps these areas clean, navigable, and ready to use. As experts in shoreline aquatics, we get asked a lot of questions. Here are five we hear most often.
Five Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Management
As experts in lake management, there are many things that clients ask ILM. Here are five of the most frequently asked questions that we get.
What is Pond & Lake Nutrient Deactivation?
Nutrient deactivation, nutrient inactivation, and nutrient remediation all refer to the same process: a way to improve water quality by stopping available phosphorus from feeding harmful algae and unwanted aquatic plants.
Seven Frequently Asked Questions about Stormwater Pond Maintenance and Management
ILM Environments is the local expert in stormwater pond maintenance and management in Northeast Illinois, Southern Wisconsin and Northwest Indiana. Here are Seven FAQs about stormwater pond maintenance.
What is Wetland Delineation?
Wetland delineations are field-based investigations that identify and map the boundaries between wetland habitats and upland areas (dry land). They are required for regulatory compliance under the Clean Water Act, ensuring that development projects do not negatively impact protected wetlands. The process involves evaluating three key parameters: hydrology, soils, and vegetation.
Top 3 Reasons to Inspect stormwater BMPs and Culverts in Late Winter
Inspecting Culverts and Stormwater BMPs before the Spring ice melt is critical because snowmelt creates the first major runoff event of the year. This can overwhelm unchecked systems and lead to unexpected and even costly surprises.
