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Allstate Resource Management specializes in wetland management in South Florida and preventative weed control to maintain a healthy wetland environment.

Allstate Resource Management specializes in wetland management in South Florida and preventative weed control to maintain a healthy wetland environment.

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Allstate Resource Management specializes in wetland management in South Florida and preventative weed control to maintain a healthy wetland environment.

Wetlands are frequently mandated by state and county statute. When you work with Allstate, you can be assured that we are following all regulations and mandates for wetland preserves and wetland management in South Florida.

Did you know! In Florida there are more 400 water recycling projects, making our state a national leader in the use of reclaimed water. The treatment process eliminates harmful substances, but leaves traces of nitrogen and phosphorous that act as fertilizers when reclaimed water is applied to lawns and landscape. Reclaimed water can cause spikes in algae growth on lakes.

Call us at 954-382-9766 for more information on causes for algae growth

 

May your days be filled with peace, hope, and joy this holiday season.

As always, thank you for your business, loyalty, and support.

Sincerely,

All of us at Allstate Resource Management

 


 

Allstate Resource Management has over 25 years of experience in maintaining the health of lakes, ponds, wetlands, and stormwater systems. We have continued since our inception to be the leader in resource management. Our services include lake managementwetland managementstormwater drain cleaning and maintenance, erosion controlfish stockingnative plantingsdebris removalwater qualityaquatic pest control, and upland management. All of our technicians are thoroughly trained and certified in order to meet the strict standards imposed by governmental agencies. This ensures that your property will be treated by only the most competent individuals who are proud of the services we render.

In addition to providing a healthy habitat, we specialize in the installation and maintenance of beautiful color lit fountains, bringing beauty and enjoyment to any lake or pond.

We also offer support services for property managers and HOA’s including educational presentations and CEU programs. Our approved courses offer continuing education credit to CAMs. Find us on the SFPMA Members Directory.

 A stormwater system is a tool for managing the runoff from rainfall. When rainwater lands on rooftops, parking lots, streets, driveways and other surfaces that water cannot penetrate, the runoff flows into grates, swales or ditches located around your property and neighborhood. These grates, swales and ditches carry the runoff into stormwater ponds. A stormwater pond is specifically designed to help prevent flooding and remove pollutants from the water before it can drain into the groundwater or into streams, rivers, lakes, wetlands, or the ocean.
Call us today to talk to one of our Stormwater Specialists at 954-382-9766 or info@allstatemanagement.com

Colleen Sullivan
Marketing Manager
www.allstatemanagement.com
6900 SW 21st Court, Building #9
Davie, Florida 33317
Phone: (954) 382-9766

 

 

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Discover which solutions should be implemented to get the most value out of your lake and pond management plan.

Discover which solutions should be implemented to get the most value out of your lake and pond management plan.

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5 Tips to Enhance Your Management Plan

An annual management approach is recommended as the most impactful, sustainable, and—in the long run—cost-effective way to maintain your waterbody. A standard management plan typically includes visual site inspections, shoreline buffer management, and water quality testing, to name a few. Beyond these traditional management tools, there are a number of solutions that can help take your management plan to the next level and keep your waterbody healthy and beautiful for years to come.

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Restore Depth & Volume, Experience Immediate Results with Hydro-Raking

Whether you already have an annual management program in place or you’re in the planning process, consider adding on a mechanical hydro-raking service. A hydro-rake is essentially a floating barge equipped with a backhoe attachment. It can remove up to 500 pounds for muck, detritus, and nuisance plants from the water in a single scoop.

The results are immediate – the restoration of depth and volume will prevent flooding during rainstorms and the removal of nutrient-polluted muck will eliminate a food source for undesirable plants and algae. Hydro-raking provides a modest “reset” of the waterbody, making the implementation of standard annual management services more impactful.

 

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Preserving The Beauty & Safety of Your Shoreline

Shoreline erosion is a natural occurrence that’s caused by weather and wildlife, but it can also be expedited by overuse or neglect. Not only is shoreline deterioration unsightly, it can negatively impact the water quality, increase the risk of flooding, and endanger anyone who gets near the shoreline for swimming, fishing, mowing, or enjoyment of nature.

There are a few ways to strengthen a deteriorating shoreline. Beneficial vegetative buffers can be cultivated by introducing native, deep-rooted plants. As the root systems expand, they create a strong structure that contains soil naturally. In severe cases, SOX Solutions can be utilized. This innovative knitted mesh material is filled with loose sediment and strategically anchored for a seamless look. Property owners may choose to integrate sod or landscaping elements to enhance aesthetic appeal. These solutions can halt erosion and prevent poor water quality conditions for many years so that you can focus on proactive annual management strategies.

 

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Stock Fish for Aquatic Weed & Mosquito Control

You may think that fish stocking is reserved for trophy ponds owned by passionate sports fishermen, but all ponds can benefit from the introduction of new fish species. These selections will be based on the challenges your waterbody faces.

For instance, lakes and ponds with invasive aquatic weed infestations may benefit from the introduction of triploid grass carp, which voraciously feed on undesirable plants. This is a fantastic alternative to herbicides in some regions. Lakes and ponds crippled by excessive mosquito populations can benefit from the introduction of small predators like minnows, guppies, and the aptly named mosquitofish as an alternative to larviciding. No matter your annual management goals, there is a fish that can help support them.

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Educate Yourself and the Community

It may not be a typical service, but education is as important as any other element of your annual management program. Without understanding the outside factors that impact the balance of your waterbody, it will be more difficult to maintain its health and beauty. Whether your waterbody is located in a homeowners community, a private property, or a municipal area, it’s crucial to keep others informed about their impact on the land around them:

  • Encourage residents to properly dispose of pet waste and trash
  • Keep surrounding land clear of grass clippings, twigs, and other debris
  • Allow native plants and grasses to grow, untrimmed, around the shoreline
  • Reduce use of lawn and garden fertilizers, or switch to organic products
  • Report the presence of suspected invasive plants and animals
  • Speak with an Aquatic Biologist before applying any products to the water

 

Achieve Your Dream Waterbody

Paired with standard solutions that we implement as part of a SOL Pro Plan, like nutrient managementfountain maintenance, and water quality testing, these extra steps will help prepare your waterbody with the long-term future in mind. Lake and pond management isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon. A maintenance plan built on sustainable, proactive practices will help you achieve and maintain the waterbody of your dreams for years to come.

 

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We Are Thankful For YOU – We are grateful for our dedicated colleagues, vendor partners, and loyal clients who have a passion for preserving aquatic resources.

We Are Thankful For YOU – We are grateful for our dedicated colleagues, vendor partners, and loyal clients who have a passion for preserving aquatic resources.

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We Are Thankful For YOU

We are grateful for our dedicated colleagues, vendor partners, and loyal clients who have a passion for preserving aquatic resources.

As Thanksgiving approaches, we’d like to thank you for your ongoing support. Because of you, we get to enhance and preserve lakes and ponds across the country while also making positive impacts in our local communities through The SOLution. We hope you have a safe and joyful Thanksgiving with your loved ones!

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Our offices will be closed on the following dates:

Thursday, Nov. 25 &
Friday, Nov. 26

Thanksgiving Holiday

Friday, Dec. 24 & Monday, Dec. 27

Christmas Holiday

Monday, Jan. 3

New Year’s Day (observed)

During this time, contact us here or leave a message at 888-480-LAKE (5253).

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AQUATIC RESOURCE MANAGEMENT / Lunch and Learn

AQUATIC RESOURCE MANAGEMENT / Lunch and Learn

November 16 @ 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

AQUATIC RESOURCE MANAGEMENT / Lunch and Learn

WEBINAR Florida

AQUATIC RESOURCE MANAGEMENT  1 CEU – COURSE NUMBER: 9628717 Zoom Lunch and Learn Free CEUs for: Property Managers Board Members Tuesday, November 16, 2021 11:30am-12:30pm Ever wondered what is going on with your lake? This course will help you better understand lakes on property, native plants, fish stocking, stormwater maintenance, erosion issues, and more!

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Understanding Your Lake “Where Did All These Weeds Come From?”

Understanding Your Lake “Where Did All These Weeds Come From?”

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Understanding Your Lake

“Where Did All These Weeds Come From?”

Aquatic weeds are a fact of life for us here in South Florida. Many of the plant species that plague our
waterways are not originally from this country. Most are brought here for the aquarium or water garden
markets and are inadvertently released into our lakes and canals by residents. Long warm summers, high
nutrient levels and an abundance of sunshine make our waterways an ideal breeding ground. The problem is
compounded because these foreign invaders left their natural enemies behind in their native regions. Florida
lacks the environmental conditions, diseases, insects, fish, and birds that kept these plants in check back in their
home countries. As waterway managers we face several challenges in dealing with these weeds. The E.P.A.
has very stringent regulations on what products we are allowed to use in the water which limits the options we
have available. Within the small group of herbicides we can use, every one doesn’t work on every plant. With
new weeds showing up all the time, there is a period of trial and error in order to find the solution to the
problem. Some plants have evolved resistance to the products we have, leaving us without an immediate
remedy. Certain herbicides require you not to use treated water for irrigation for a set period of time. If a
community depends on lake water for irrigation it may prevent us from using a product in that particular lake.
Large infestations need to be treated in portions in order to avoid throwing off the oxygen levels in the lake and
causing other problems. Just because a lake has not had a problem with weeds in the past does not mean it’s
immune. Community lakes are not closed systems and are shared by many residents. Problem plants can find
their way into lakes from dumped fish tanks, being flushed in with storm water, or even from boats and fishing
gear used in other lakes. Wading birds and migratory animals can carry weeds from site to site depositing them
in lakes as they go. Allstate Resource Management believes that educated consumers make the best clients.
We continue to share our knowledge with homeowners to help them understand the changes that occur in their
lakes and our efforts to manage them.
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Top Solutions & NEW Technologies for Aquatic Weed Management Webinar

Top Solutions & NEW Technologies for Aquatic Weed Management Webinar

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Aquatic Weed Management Webinar

Nuisance or invasive plants are one of the biggest issues lake and pond owners or managers face. When introduced into a non-native environment, invasive aquatic weeds can take over an ecosystem and even out-compete native beneficial plants. There are various types of invasive aquatic weeds and it’s important to know which species is terrorizing your waterbody so the best management approach can be determined.

Watch our free webinar recording to discover the top solutions and technologies for managing aquatic weeds. From drone technology and highly targeted herbicides to hydro-raking and mechanical harvesting, our aquatic weed experts discussed how to control and prevent the future growth of nuisance and invasive plants with these solutions. Watch to hear what our experts had to say during the Q&A.

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Lunch and Learn: This course will help you better understand lakes on property,  native plants, fish stocking, stormwater maintenance,  erosion issues, and more! by AQUATIC RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 

Lunch and Learn: This course will help you better understand lakes on property, native plants, fish stocking, stormwater maintenance, erosion issues, and more! by AQUATIC RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 

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Lunch and Learn

Free CEUs for: Property Managers

Board Members

AQUATIC RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 

1 CEU – COURSE NUMBER: 9628717

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

11:30am-12:30pm

Ever wondered what is going on with your lake?

This course will help you better understand lakes on property,

native plants, fish stocking, stormwater maintenance,

erosion issues, and more!

RSVP: CSullivan@AllstateManagement.com

Colleen Sullivan

Marketing and Outreach Manager

Colleen is the Marketing and Outreach Manager of Allstate Resource Management, Inc. Colleen’s prior experience includes Events Manager for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, a non-profit organization. Colleen specialized in raising sponsorship dollars for the non-profit and speaking with local business leaders and organizations on partnering with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. Colleen also had worked for the City of Parkland, City of Sunrise, and City of Plantation in their Parks and Recreation Departments in various positions such as Site Manager, Recreation Specialists planning local outdoor events for kids, adults and the senior population. Colleen earned a M.S. degree in Leisure Services Management from Florida International University and her B.A degree in History from Florida Atlantic University.

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New Tool to Control Weeds Around Docks

New Tool to Control Weeds Around Docks

New Tool to Control Weeds Around Docks

by SOLitude Lake Management

New solutions are enhancing how we can help solve a variety of problems lake and pond owners face. The innovative tool, Weeds Away, helps keep nuisance and invasive aquatic weeds and muck accumulation away from your dock and swimming areas. Learn more about this exciting technology that offers a natural solution for aquatic weed control.

 

Enhance Your Lake or Pond with New Technologies from Bearon Aquatics

SOLitude Lake Management is privileged to offer a variety of enhanced tools and services to stakeholders nationwide through our new vendor partner, Bearon Aquatics. This partnership supports SOLitude’s long-held mission to create beautiful, well-balanced waterbodies that promote good health, happiness, and meaningful experiences around the water.

Weeds Away

We are excited to announce Weeds Away, a “non-chemical” system used to manage nuisance aquatic plants, filamentous and planktonic algae, muck, silt, and suspended debris in stagnant areas. This energy-efficient blower system creates a continuous water current that can be used to directly dispel undesirable materials in target spaces such as docks, piers, marinas, and swimming holes. Likewise, this system creates surface turbulence that integrates dissolved oxygen into the water column for increased water quality benefits.

Weeds Away is strategically designed to make maintenance and functionality as effortless and energy-efficient as possible. Stakeholders can choose from two different sizes depending on their goals and budget. The dock-mounted units are corrosion-resistant and adjustable for custom depth, direction, and water current angling for maximum thrust and performance. And each comes with a 2-year warranty. Weeds Away is an excellent choice for waterbodies throughout the country.

 

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Beyond Weeds Away and Ice-Eater, there are many cost-effective options available for surface aeration. Surface aerators and floating fountains are used to increase dissolved oxygen levels by creating circulation and turbulence. All Bearon products require little or no assembly and can be installed by one person, if necessary.

Bearon’s Flo-Gen and Flo-Ration surface aerators can be used to circulate water by creating a horizontal flow. By improving surface water quality and movement, these aerators, in turn, prevent mosquito populationsfish kills, algae blooms, and unwanted bacteria – particularly in marinas and narrow canals. They can also help enhance activities like winter fishing and duck hunting by rocking decoys and preventing ice formation.

Bearon also offers several dynamic Olympus fountain systems with a variety of features, spray patterns, and lighting accents. Fountains function differently than surface aerators as they vertically spray water into the air. Each system works differently to achieve goals for waterbodies of any depth and size, whether that’s reducing power consumption, preventing pond scum and bad odors, lowering operating costs, or adding a touch of elegance to a community pond.

 

Other Exciting Technologies & Innovations

Among these new offerings, SOLitude has a full toolbox of exciting technologies and innovations that continue to transform the lake and pond management industry. Professional dronesOxygen Saturation Technology (OST), and many other solutions are available to help you achieve your waterbody goals. Speak with the experts to learn more!

WHO WE ARE

At SOLitude Lake Management we’re dedicated to making water a more healthy and beautiful part of our environment and our world. In that pursuit we offer sustainable, comprehensive lake and pond management solutions.

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Top 4 Things to Consider When Budgeting for Lake Management by SOLitude

Top 4 Things to Consider When Budgeting for Lake Management by SOLitude

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Top 4 Things to Consider When Budgeting for Lake Management

by SOLitude Lake Management

 

Lakes and ponds are multifaceted ecosystems with a wide array of uses, benefits, and challenges. If you oversee waterbodies for a community association, golf course, municipality, or any other entity, you know that many factors must be examined when making decisions about the property. As the number of stakeholders increases, so does the number of opinions.

Lake management professionals often encounter these situations. To help decision-makers choose lake management solutions and maintenance strategies that satisfy as many stakeholders as possible, it’s advantageous to start by considering four overarching factors:

 

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#1: Stakeholder Goals

A decorative pond is very distinct from an aquatic preserve, and both of these are vastly different from a productive trophy fishery or a large drinking water reservoir. Likewise, each of these waterbodies may serve multiple purposes. A community pond, for example, is aesthetically pleasing, but may also contain important equipment for stormwater collection. A reservoir sustains our communities and also likely functions as an exciting spot for boating and recreation. Making simple choices about the removal of aquatic plant species or adjusting water chemistry can require overwhelming input with dozens of goals in mind.

How do you meet in the middle? This is where it’s important to confer with a lake manager who specializes in the “human dimension” of goal setting. It’s unlikely that polar opposite goals can be achieved, but by collecting diverse input, thoroughly evaluating goals, and educating stakeholders about the various paths to achieve them, it is possible to find areas of unforeseen compromise and greater potential for success.

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#2: Waterbody Characteristics

All lakes and ponds are different, whether they are located in separate states or right next to one another. Like a snowflake, a multitude of details come together to create a one-of-a-kind entity. These include the waterbody’s location, size, depth, age, the presence of invasive species, land use, and the level of surrounding pollution – and can go far beyond that.

Before moving forward with any kind of lake or pond maintenance strategy, it’s vital to collect data that reveals both the visible and unseen characteristics of the water resource. Laboratory testingbathymetric mapping, surveillance, and other data gathering techniques can be used to inform the creation of a customized management program that maps out the path to success. Some goals may be simple to achieve while others require a more rigorous approach, but this can only be determined when accurate data is available.

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#3: Timing

Just as physical factors can influence a waterbody, so can elements like weather, temperature, rainfall, and even the season. These conditions can have dramatic, almost immediate effects on a waterbody by altering water chemistry, expediting erosion, causing fish kills, and more. The time of year may also exacerbate existing problems or create new ones without warning.

No matter your goal, timing will be a large factor in the planning and implementation process. For instance, lakes and ponds that require muck removal will often wait until the cooler months to complete hydro-raking or dredging projects in order to minimize down-time. And, nuisance algae and toxic cyanobacteria can be more effectively thwarted with proactive nutrient remediation projects before summer weather is in full swing. By understanding the importance of well-timed management projects, you can better budget for them.

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#4: Budget

Budget is often a limiting factor for stakeholders and it can be even more difficult to get all decision-makers on board with the prioritization of lake and pond management. It’s beneficial to create a comprehensive road map built on the aquatic characteristics, the timing of necessary services, and the long-term goals and expectations for the waterbody. With a clear, well-informed plan on hand, the benefits and upfront costs can be more accurately evaluated and conveyed.

On paper, smaller upfront maintenance costs seem more appealing, but they can also be extremely misleading. Though safe and effective, EPA-registered pesticides do not make algae or weeds disappear forever; they simply mask a problem that will continue to exist without intervention. Stakeholders looking to maximize their budget while maintaining their long-term goals will find the most success in an annual management program. By proactively investing in the future of your waterbody, you can spend and worry less over time.

 

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3 Common Lake & Pond Management Misconceptions by SOLitude Lake Management

3 Common Lake & Pond Management Misconceptions by SOLitude Lake Management

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3 Common Lake & Pond Management Misconceptions
Trent Nelson, Aquatic Specialist at SOLitude Lake Management

 

 

As an Aquatic Specialist with more than a decade of experience, I’ve assisted hundreds of property managers with their lake and stormwater pond management needs over the years. Despite the diverse types of lakes and ponds they oversee, I’ve noticed that many clients have the same set of concerns or misconceptions about their waterbodies. These often come to light as we work together to design a freshwater management program. Let’s take an in-depth look at some of these common assumptions. 

  • Lakes and ponds are permanent fixtures in the landscape

While lakes and ponds can be long-lasting features in our communities, they are not permanent. They fill with sediment that erodes from the shoreline or flows in during rainstorms. Weed growth and decomposition may lead to the development of muck. And trash, tree branches, and other pollutants can build up over time. 

The aging of a lake or pond is a natural phenomenon, but can be highly accelerated through human activity and industry, reducing a waterbody’s life by decades. If left unmanaged over the years, your waterbody could eventually fill up until it becomes a marsh or puddle. This is a process called lake and pond succession. 

The best way to prevent this inevitable decline is through proactive, ongoing management aimed at reducing erosion, nutrient pollution, muck development, and nuisance aquatic vegetation. These benefits are two-fold. In addition to prolonging the depth and overall lifespan of your lake or pond, you’ll also help prevent problems like algae, toxic cyanobacteria growth, bad odors, murkiness, invasive species infestations, fish kills, and more.

 

 

  • Herbicides pose a danger to non-targeted plants and animals

The most eco-friendly and long-lasting lake and pond management programs lean on holistic, natural solutions, but sometimes herbicides and algaecides are necessary to set your waterbody up for success. Herbicides tend to be a point of concern for property owners, but I’ve found that once they better understand the strict scientific processes surrounding the use of herbicides, their fears are alleviated. 

Herbicides used in the lake management industry are designed to exclusively target specific weed and algae species without impacting desirable plants and animals. They do so by interfering with the unique growth mechanisms identified in nuisance species that are not found in beneficial ones. Likewise, the concurrent use of eco-friendly compounds called surfactants helps confine herbicides and algaecides to the affected area without migrating elsewhere. Historically, herbicides have been applied by licensed professional ground crews, but new industry technologies like drones are making it possible to remotely apply products with more accuracy and efficiency, particularly in areas that are hard to reach or unsafe to navigate by foot. 

All herbicides must be evaluated and registered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In addition to collaborating with scientific authorities throughout the US, the EPA also carries out bilateral cooperative programs with the World Health Organization (WHO) and many other countries around the world. Once approved, all herbicides are subject to compliance monitoring and periodic reevaluation processes to ensure lasting safety and success. 

 

  1. All freshwater management programs are the same

It’s not uncommon for a property manager to assume that the solutions used on a friend or colleague’s lake or pond will work on theirs. Unfortunately, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to lake and pond problems because no two aquatic ecosystems are the same. 

Your waterbody’s unique makeup and the way it responds to different treatments can be dictated by many factors, including water use, location, surroundings, plant and animal presence, pollution, and weather – just to name a few. Likewise, every stakeholder has different goals and budget requirements. That’s why freshwater management programs are most effective when customized for your unique aquatic environment. 

Typically, the program design process begins by establishing a baseline of your waterbody through a visual survey of the property and comprehensive water quality testing. Your Aquatic Specialist should work with you to identify the challenges your aquatic ecosystem is facing and determine the best course of action based on your needs and limitations. And because all of these factors can change over time, these conversations should continue on a regular basis. 

 

The management of lakes and ponds is truly a science and should be treated as such. When considering a management program, look for a freshwater management firm that prioritizes getting to know you and your aquatic ecosystem before implementing any services. Seek out an Aquatic Specialist who is educated about the responsible use of herbicides and is capable of sharing that knowledge with you in a clear manner. Our lakes and ponds are valued features that our communities rely on every day. If you oversee the management of these water resources, make sure you’re investing in both the present and its future.

 


 

Trent Nelson is an Aquatic Specialist at SOLitude Lake Management, the nation’s leading freshwater management firm specializing in the management of lakes, stormwater ponds, wetlands, and fisheries. Learn more about this topic at www.solitudelakemanagement.com/knowledge

 

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Exciting Fountain & Aeration Deal Won’t Last! Time is running out on our amazing offer… By SOLitude

Exciting Fountain & Aeration Deal Won’t Last! Time is running out on our amazing offer… By SOLitude

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Exciting Fountain & Aeration Deal Won’t Last!

Purchase a new fountain or aeration system and receive FREE installation services!

This is not the time to neglect your lake or pond. Achieving a balanced, beautiful waterbody requires year-round attention and, in some cases, aeration. Fountains and aeration systems can provide many benefits to lakes and ponds and are one of our most recommended management solutions.

Purchase your NEW fountain or aeration system today and receive FREE installation services (up to a $700 value). Don’t wait! Offer expires on Oct 31.

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