Posted on January 9, 2021
By Patrick Goodwin, Certified Lake Manager and Aquatic Research Scientist Why should you use science when managing lakes? You might have heard the saying; lake management is 90% art and 10% science. There seems to be a lot of truth to this statement. Many decisions and recommendations for lakes and ponds are made by intuition,... Read More
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Posted on October 20, 2020
Dock de-icing is important for property owners with ponds or lakes that freeze in the winter. Docks and boats face the real possibility of severe ice damage when the water is not kept open. Just because there may have been a mild winter occasionally in recent years, doesn’t mean there will be one this year.... Read More
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Posted on October 18, 2020
As a pond or lake freezes, a winter fish kill can happen as diffusion of oxygen from the air above is cut off. If snow builds up on the ice, or the ice becomes hazy, light can’t penetrate the ice. This cuts off the production of oxygen by plants as well. Bacteria consume oxygen as... Read More
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Posted on October 7, 2020
Not everyone thinks about the benefits of pond and lake aeration in the fall. But, healthy waterbodies need proper levels of oxygen and circulation throughout the entire year. Installing a pond aeration system now can help prevent common water quality problems from occurring in the coming winter and spring months. Our top 5 reasons for... Read More
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Posted on October 6, 2020
Tri-County Aquatics, a Vertex Dealer for 20 years installed a Large Lake 22 CFM cabinet with eight XL5 AirStations in a large pond in Michigan. This aeration system was a replacement for an old four cabinet system that was unreliable, inconsistent, loud, expensive and unsightly. And talk about fast, their team installed the Vertex system... Read More
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Posted on September 8, 2020
Properly Sized Aeration Eliminates the Rotten Egg Reek -By Dr. Josette La Hée, Senior Environmental Research Consultant Have you noticed pond or lake odors that smell like rotten eggs? When there is plenty of oxygen in your pond either naturally or from a properly sized aeration system, anaerobic bacteria will step in and breakdown the organic material. But,... Read More
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Posted on August 11, 2020
Mosquitoes and midge flies are among the most annoying insects on the planet. Throughout the warmer months they seem to be everywhere, constantly buzzing in our ears and ruining our outdoor activities. Midge flies are non-biting insects known by many common names including blind mosquito and fuzzy bill. They do not bite, suck blood, or... Read More
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Posted on August 6, 2020
Golf course ponds and lakes suffer from many common problems that are often made more difficult when maintaining turf to the highest standards. Nutrient over-enrichment from constant fertilization of turf promotes the growth of algae blooms. These blooms increase the turbidity of waterbodies which can smother aquatic plants and limit invertebrate and fish habitats. The... Read More
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Posted on July 21, 2020
This Vertex aeration installation done by the professionals at SOLitude Lake Management in the Town of Eastham, MA is phase two of a larger project that includes Hydro-Raking and Alum treatment in Eastham, MA. Mike Didier of SOLitude was interviewed by Jane Crowley from the Eastham Health Department. SOLitude Lake Management www.solitudelakemanagement.com (508) 885-0101... Read More
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Posted on July 9, 2020
By Patrick Goodwin, Certified Lake Manager and Aquatic Research Scientist Nutrient over-enrichment of waters by urban, agricultural, and industrial development has promoted the growth of cyanobacteria as harmful algae blooms (HABs). These blooms increase the turbidity of waterbodies which can smother aquatic plants and limit invertebrate and fish habitats. The die-off of blooms may deplete... Read More
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