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Benefits of Installing Beaver Dam Levelers

Benefits of Installing Beaver Dam Levelers

Beavers are fascinating animals, they are adept swimmers and skilled engineers. They can build elaborate dams which serve as pantries for food storage, and to create ponds which offer them refuge from predators. These dams are magnificent feats of construction but they can cause significant flooding issues to nearby natural areas and property. We have a proven solution for allowing continued animal habitat while reducing the risk of flooding — ILM Beaver Dam Levelers.

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ILM Takes To The Skies With Drone Herbicide Applications

ILM Takes To The Skies With Drone Herbicide Applications

Sometimes the best approach in administering terrestrial stewardship services is from the air. ILM provides a drone herbicide application. The unmanned aircraft precisely applies herbicides, improving efficiency and reducing chemical usage compared to traditional methods.

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Autumn Leaf Litter

Autumn Leaf Litter

Autumn Leaf Litter. Studies show that nearly 60% of the annual phosphorous in water systems can be attributed to leaf litter. Here are 4 ways to manage Autumn leaves to protect your ecosystem and help your lakes and ponds have a healthier Spring.

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Sediment Testing for Phosphorus – Advanced Information for Lake Owners

Sediment Testing for Phosphorus – Advanced Information for Lake Owners

Phosphorous release from the sediment is at its peak in the Autumn months, make it the optimal time for testing.
Plus, doing this testing now allows you to plan and budget for algae prevention in the Spring vs. costly reactive measures once an algal bloom breaks out.
This testing is called Sediment phosphorus fractionation.

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Attack of the Lilies

Attack of the Lilies

ILM answers questions about Water Lilies: Are they bad? How any are good amount, and how to control lilies in your lake or pond.

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Quick Fix Dock and Shoreline Solutions!

Quick Fix Dock and Shoreline Solutions!

ILM has solutions for immediate removal of aquatic plants and algae that are choking out your shorelines and docks. Our quick response services will get your docks looking picture perfect!

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Algae: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly

Algae: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly

As water temperatures rise, we are starting to see growth in our water bodies. One thing that may be presenting itself is algae. What is Algae? Take a closer look at algae and identify the good the bad, and the ugly of the species that has an effect on all midwest lakes and ponds.

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Lake Activity: March

Lake Activity: March

In March, your lake in northeast Illinois and southeast Wisconsin is transitioning from the Winter chill to warmer weather. The water temperature is still cold, limiting significant plant or algae growth. But activity is starting to happen, some that you can’t necessarily see, that will impact how your lake “behaves” come Summer.

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