Aquatics in Brief Newsletters

Written by Industry Expert, Brea Arvidson, Aquatic Biologist Healthy water quality is extremely important for all lakes and ponds, and proactive testing and monitoring is vital when it comes to helping prevent water quality problems in recreational lakes, stormwater ponds and drinking water reservoirs. Lake and pond owners often wait until an algae bloom, fish […]

Written by Industry Expert Paul Dorsett, Fisheries Biologist and Territory Leader How to Create a Better Aquatic Habitat for Your Fish There’s an old adage that states, “Ninety percent of fish live in ten percent of the water.” This statement has more truth than most realize. Fish move throughout their environment for a variety of […]

Written by Industry Expert, Shannon Junior, Aquatic Ecologist and Senior Business Development Consultant We are fortunate in the United States that our country has the technology and resources to provide clean and palatable drinking water to our citizens. However, the recent catastrophic situations in Flint, Michigan earlier this year and in Lake Erie in 2014 […]

Written by Industry Experts Jeff Castellani, Director of Mechanical Operations, and Emily Walsh, Environmental Scientist Fiske Pond is a 67-acre waterbody located in Natick, Massachusetts within the Lake Cochituate sub-basin of the Sudbury River Watershed. Nestled in an urban area outside of Boston, Massachusetts, Fiske Pond was traditionally enjoyed by the community for recreational activities […]

Written by Industry Expert, Kevin Tucker, Chief Executive Officer If you live in a planned community governed by a Homeowners’ Association (HOA), are part of a lake association, own commercial developments, belong to a golf club, are a member of a recreational club, or you are a board member or manager for any of the […]

By Industry Expert Dominic Meringolo, Senior Environmental Engineer, and Territory Leader Cliff Pond, located in Brewster, Massachusetts, is one of the most popular destinations on Cape Cod for water recreation. It also serves as the highlight attraction of Nickerson State Park, a heavily used property that includes a large campground that is often booked solid […]

By Industry Expert Brent Weber, Environmental Scientist and Territory Leader The list of benefits that an aeration system can provide a lake or pond is endless. Besides helping to enhance fish habitat, improve water quality, reduce algae and remove unwanted nutrients, aeration can also break down unwanted bacteria, help prevent mosquito infestation and remove foul […]

Written by Industry Expert Gavin Ferris, Ecologist A few years back in March, residents of South Hampton, NH found six dead deer n a suburban lot. Several biologists and a game warden then investigated the site and found six more. The deer had not been shot or killed by predators, nor had they starved or […]

Written by Industry Expert, Paul Dorsett, Fisheries Biologist  At first glance, the idea of stocking triploid grass carp appears to be a win-win. Win number one is that grass carp offer a natural solution to controlling nuisance aquatic vegetation. Win number two is that they are cost effective and offer long lasting results. But, how do […]

Written by Industry Expert, Dave Beasley, Fisheries Biologist and Director of Fisheries Establishing and maintaining a high quality fishery is a challenging task requiring a firm understanding of fisheries management. By using a variety of proactive strategies, fish populations can be manipulated over a few years to produce a desired outcome. One specific fishery, an […]