Pond Management Best Practices

From our trusted partners at Aquafix; by President Kevin Ripp After a long cold winter, the ice that covers our lakes and ponds begins to melt and the bright spring sun begins to warm the water. The slow moving aquatic ecosystem starts becoming more active and alive. Plants, algae, and other aquatic life look for […]

Like many other people in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States, I washed off the winter grime from my truck for what seems like the 20th time this year. After a brief taste of spring, the snow has returned, and with it, the road salt. This historically cold winter has seen road salt usage spike to […]

Written by Industry Expert John Phelps, Environmental Scientist Winter weather can wreak havoc on the spring and summer beauty and function of a lake, pond, or water feature. In fact, proper winterizing procedures are one of the best things you can do for a clear and healthy lake or pond next season. A few key […]

AS SEEN IN CAI’s Common Ground Magazine, Sept/Oct 2013, Written by Industry Expert, Kevin Tucker, President of SOLitude Lake Management Many communities have some sort of stormwater management system—a lake, pond, wetland or dry retention basin—designed and constructed during initial development. These stormwater systems help filter pollutants and manage the water runoff into surrounding streams, rivers, lakes, bays, the ocean or […]

SOLitude Lake Management wants you to be prepared for the Autumn season and all of the wonderful cool weather it brings. With this is mind, we recommend you consider the following tips as you enjoy the colorful fall months on your lake or pond: • Along with your contract for annual pond maintenance, be certain […]

Whether you are building or redesigning a lake or pond for your community, there are several important features that will help ensure the success of your waterbody and ultimately your fishery. Before you start digging or adding beautiful aquatic structures, first determine your budget and goals. Will the waterbody be used purely for aesthetics? Do […]

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 […]

Written by Industry Expert David Ellison, Aquatic Biologist Sometimes lake and pond managers are called upon to look at waterbodies that are completely covered in some form of aquatic vegetation. Usually, the entire surface of the lake is completely green and the pond owner assumes that they have an algae problem. While pond algae is […]

SOLitude Lake Management’s latest edition of our quarterly educational newsletter is now available online to provide you with ongoing lake, pond and fisheries management knowledge. Learn about effective methods for goose control, how to battle Phragmites, and ways to create excitement through recreational fishing. Meet our new Fisheries Biologist, Jeremy Haley, and learn how you […]

AS SEEN IN AssociationHelpNow, Issue 6, 2013: Written by Tracey Napoli, AssociationHelpNow staff writer A lake or a pond in a community can be incredibly pleasing to residents both aesthetically and, at times, recreationally. But they will only serve residents beneficially if they are properly maintained and managed, which may prove to be much more […]