In most cases, proactive actions are more cost effective than reactive actions. When managing surface waters like lakes or ponds, this adage certainly applies. Using algae growth as the example. Algae grows in water because it has the three things needed to survive:...
Algae cells can multiply rapidly and despite all efforts, this growth can get out of control quickly. Even after chemical treatment, certain types of algae can rebound in as few as 3-4 days. The good news is that algae, along with a several species of rooted aquatic...
Electrofishing is a type of fishing technique that biologists use to capture fish in rivers, lakes, and streams. This technique provides a safe and efficient solution to the challenge of collecting data on fish populations. Based on the data gathered from small...
By Chris Ryan, Aquatics Department Manager A properly sized aeration system is a critical component in maintaining healthy lakes and ponds. Artificial destratification and the resulting introduction of oxygen into an aquatic environment provides these ecosystems with...
At ILM Environments we have always used an integrated approach to managing lakes and ponds. Techniques such as aeration, installation of native plant buffer zones, manual removal of excessive plant material, nutrient reduction, and bioremediation all play an...
What is Sediment Build Up and Why Is It Bad? All lakes and ponds have a natural life span and fill up with sediment over time. Sediment accumulation can be accelerated by shoreline erosion, runoff, or the seasonal buildup of organic material like submerged aquatic...
Caring for our environment has been a topic since my days in grammar school…. over 50 years! I remember being so moved about the effects of ‘pollution’ that my third-grade science project was on pollution (earning me a 3rd place ribbon, beaten out by David Neilson...
Keith Gray, President Summer 2021 “We just had our pond dredged, so we expect the pond to look really good (free of algae and ‘weeds’) this year”. This is a paraphrased quote that I’ve heard many times, and it concerns me since it tells me that the client is either...
