Aquatics in Brief Newsletters

Written by Industry Expert, Derek Johnson, Certified Lake Manager and Fisheries and Wildlife Scientist Excessive cyanobacteria growth has become a serious nuisance and concern in our lakes and ponds across the nation. Commonly referred to as blue-green algae, they are best known for their blooms that have the appearance of spilled paint. Blue-green algae can […]

Written by Industry Expert, Jeff Castellani, Director of Mechanical Operations Mechanical aquatic weed harvesting — there’s no complicated dose calculations, no water use restrictions, and no sophisticated scientific theories, just a technique so direct and effective that even your grandfather would approve of it. This proven and time tested management principle should be the very […]

Written by Industry Expert, Trent Nelson, Aquatic Specialist Fall is a wonderful time of the year, regardless of your geographic location; the cooler temperatures, changing of the leaves, football, and the first frost bring people outdoors to enjoy nature’s beauty. While fall festivities can keep us all busy, it is important that we do not […]

Written by Industry Expert, Aaron Cushing, Fisheries and Wildlife Biologist and Environmental Scientist 1. Determining Your Goals It is important to determine long term objectives for any fishery. Goals will directly influence the methods chosen to improve fish health and growth, as well as the fishing experience. This is the first step in the process […]

SOLitude Lake Management wants you to be prepared for the Autumn season and all of the wonderful cool weather it brings. With this in mind, we recommend you consider the following pond management tips as you enjoy the colorful fall months on your lake or pond: Schedule a Bathymetric and Sedimentation Study as well as […]

Written by Gavin Ferris, Ecologist All lakes and ponds are unique and serve various purposes, but whether your waterbody is a quarter acre stormwater retention pond or a 3,000-acre recreational lake, it provides habitat for countless species of wildlife from insects to eagles. Some, like mosquitoes, we wish to discourage. A reasonable number of appropriate […]

Written by Marcus Harris, Fisheries Biologist Turtles are one of the oldest still living groups of animals on the planet. The order Chelonii (includes all species of turtles both extant [living] and extinct) dates back to the Triassic period and the time of dinosaurs about 220 million years ago! Over that time period they’ve adapted […]

In the summer issue, find out if turtles are hurting your pond and learn the benefits of stocking forage fish. Check out our ‘Before and After’ Showcase of successful pond treatments and get a better understanding of the importance of water quality testing. We are also delighted to honor The SOLution’s Volunteer of the Quarter, […]

SOLitude Lake Management produces a quarterly educational newsletter to provide you with ongoing lake, pond and fisheries management knowledge. In the spring issue, find out how to build a sense of community by organizing fishing tournaments for kids. Learn how to identify the difficult to combat and invasive weed, hydrilla, which is making its way into the northeastern […]

SOLitude Lake Management produces a quarterly educational newsletter to provide you with ongoing lake, pond and fisheries management knowledge. In the fall issue, learn why “planning” is the key to a successful shade garden to compliment your pond and community in 2014. Also in this issue, our experts discuss liming ponds, as well as the […]