Stay Ahead of Water Quality Issues with Annual Management
We have all heard the adages about being proactive: “The early bird gets the worm” and “Never do tomorrow what you can do today.” These principles apply to nearly every facet of life, including lake and pond management. Much like the human body, when a lake or pond is ‘young,’ it typically requires less effort and funds to keep it healthy and functional. But a lifetime of neglect can lead to premature aging and serious imbalances.
Does Your Pond Require an Intervention?
Without ongoing management, waterbodies become inundated with organic matter, sediment, debris, and other pollutants that cause aesthetic, ecological, and functional problems. These can arise in a multitude of ways, including recurring water quality issues, nuisance weeds and algae, and foul odors — and even scarier issues may lurk unnoticed beneath the water for many years before they manifest. When they do finally appear, it is generally a sign that the waterbody requires significant intervention.
The SOL Pro Plans Offer Comprehensive Services
The number of tools necessary to restore an imbalanced lake or pond depends on many factors, and the benefits can be fleeting if not done consistently. That’s why year-round maintenance is key. To begin developing a SOL Pro Annual Management Plan, aquatic specialists conduct preliminary assessments that examine the biological, physical, and chemical properties of the water. Detailed visual inspections and baseline water quality tests provide valuable insights into the overall health of the waterbody and establish an important foundation of data to inform future management decisions.
Premium
Complex ecosystems have complex problems. By leveraging proactive management solutions, superior data, cutting-edge technologies and your dedicated support team, we’ll achieve the trifecta of impeccable beauty, functionality and aquatic health.
Plan Includes:
- Visual Inspections (2/month)
- Algae & Aquatic Weed Treatments
- Shoreline Weed Control
- Buffer Management
- Eco-friendly Pond Dye Treatments
- Water Quality Testing (Premium Assessment)
- Annual Algae Testing and ID
- Nutrient Recovery
- Permitting Assistance
- Monthly Fountain & Aeration Maintenance
- Dedicated Customer Support Line
- Annual In-person Meeting with Client/Board
- 5% Discount on Products or One-Time Services
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When you look past the water’s surface, it’s possible to identify imbalances before they physically reveal themselves. Cover all the bases plus enjoy increased site visits, advanced water quality assessments, and peace of mind with permitting assistance
Plan Includes:
- Visual Inspections (2/month)
- Algae & Aquatic Weed Treatments
- Shoreline Weed Control
- Buffer Management
- Eco-friendly Pond Dye Treatments
- Water Quality Testing (Enhanced Assessment)
- Annual Algae Testing and ID
- Nutrient Recovery
- Permitting Assistance
Essential
A healthy waterbody is built on a solid foundation of advanced knowledge and preventative techniques. Short-term Band-Aids just won’t cut it, which is why we set the groundwork with the future in mind. When you start ahead, you stay ahead.
Plan Includes:
- Visual Inspections (1/month)
- Algae & Aquatic Weed Treatments
- Shoreline Weed Control
- Buffer Management
- Eco-friendly Pond Dye Treatments
- Water Quality Testing (Water Wellness Check)
Optional Package Add-ons:
- Biological mosquito control
- Fish feeder maintenance
- Mechanical removal of aquatic weeds
- Shoreline debris removal
- Stocking for a balanced fishery
- Native plantings
- Nanobubble/oxygenation treatment
- Stocking for mosquito control
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Custom Management Plans Are Designed For Unique Waterbody
Once preliminary assessments are completed, a customized management program can be designed. The most effective programs lean on cutting-edge technologies, comprehensive data collection, routine laboratory analysis, and premium services like nutrient remediation, algae ID, biological augmentation, oxygenation, and erosion control solutions that help stakeholders achieve health, functionality, and beauty in their waterbody. And these solutions are underscored by the guidance and expertise of scientists who specialize in freshwater management.
Budgetary Limitations? There Are Still Plenty of Options
Lakes and ponds exhibiting more mild issues or those with budgetary limitations can still be supported by the basics like periodic visual monitoring, nuisance vegetation control, buffer management, and decorative pond dye. These ongoing efforts help lay the groundwork until more advanced solutions come into the picture. Consulting with your lake and pond management professional can help you make the most appropriate decision for your property and your wallet.
Stay Proactive With Your Pond Maintenance, Save Money Down The Road
Lakes and ponds are an investment, but the upfront costs to kickstart your management program will help to reduce expenses that are often much larger and more concerning down the road. While every aquatic ecosystem has different needs, they all benefit most from comprehensive maintenance strategies supported by the most effective and sustainable technologies available to us. Like most other facets of life, when it comes to lake and pond management “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
Our Philosophy
Want To Learn More About Our Lake and Pond Services?
SOLitude Lake Management is a nationwide environmental firm committed to providing sustainable solutions that improve water quality, enhance beauty, preserve natural resources and reduce our environmental footprint. SOLitude’s team of aquatic resource management professionals specializes in the development and execution of customized lake, pond, wetland, and fisheries management programs that include water quality testing and restoration, nutrient remediation, algae, and aquatic weed control, installation and maintenance of fountains and aeration systems, bathymetry, shoreline erosion restoration, mechanical harvesting and hydro-raking, lake vegetation studies, biological assessments, habitat evaluations, and invasive species management. Services and educational resources are available to clients nationwide, including homeowners associations, multi-family and apartment communities, golf courses, commercial developments, ranches, private landowners, reservoirs, recreational and public lakes, municipalities, drinking water authorities, parks, and state and federal agencies. SOLitude Lake Management is a proud member of the Rentokil Steritech family of companies in North America.
