Fountains and Aeration

Owners and/or managers of pond property have many things to consider with regards to proper care and maintenance. Any pond, whether installed for aesthetic beauty or for functional purposes like fishing and recreation, must be free of pests and maintain environmental balance. As you survey how certain businesses and property owners keep ponds, you may […]

The garden at the Organization of the American States (OAS) has a new look! SŌLitude Lake Management was honored to receive the opportunity to work on this high-profile project. SŌLitude’s Northern Virginia staff, consisting of Matthew Phillips, David Reidl and Shannon Junior, completed a three-fountain install at the world’s oldest regional organization, located by the Washington Monument […]

In 2002, the community surrounding East Twin Lake, in Montmorency County, Michigan, recognized that there was an enormous amount of sediment building in their lake. Many residents believed it to be largely sawdust left from a lumber mill that burned down nearly 100 years ago. The community sought out a way to remove or reduce […]

The Virginian-Pilot has reported today that chickens and mosquitoes in the Virginia Beach and Pungo areas are reported to be carrying the West Nile Virus. More commonly believed to be a problem in the summertime, this disease doesn’t discriminate when it comes to the seasons. The West Nile Virus is spread through mammals, humans, and […]

SOLitude Lake Management is proud to offer our clients the best lake and pond management equipment available. This is why we carry Aqua Master fountains and aerators – these revolutionary fountains come in a variety of spray patterns. Your water property is always enhanced with an attractive display, while water stagnancy is reduced. You’ll have […]

By Lee Abernathy, Environmental Scientist During the summer months your floating pond fountain helps to maintain your pond with constant aeration while providing a pleasing view. As winter approaches, it is time for your fountain to receive some maintenance coupled with some well-deserved “TLC.” SOLitude Lake Management offers ways to help your fountain run at […]

If you own commercial property, manage a large apartment complex, or run an outdoor resort, one thing is clear: if there is a lake or pond on the property, it is strongly recommended to upkeep the way it looks. Installing a floating fountain is not only a visually pleasing addition to your land, but also helps […]

By Terry Owens, Environmental Scientist and Kimberly Niesel, CMCA, Director of Marketing If your community has a lake or pond, it may have crossed your mind that dredging will be needed at some point. Hopefully your community has had a professional reserve study performed which includes funds allocated to a future dredging project. If you […]

What could be more peaceful than a leisurely stroll around a nearby lake, taking in the beautiful greenery and watching ducks splash in the water? On a warm spring day, it’s not uncommon to see people enjoying their lunch break from work near an on-site pond, and if you’re fortunate enough to have wetland property […]

By Greg Blackham, Aquatic Specialist The war between humans and mosquitoes is a timeless one. Mosquitoes have spread more diseases and death worldwide than any other cause. It is well known they can spread West Nile virus, malaria, dengue fever and many others. They also rate very high on the top ten most annoying insect’s […]