The Overview:
In 2024, seven clients across the United States elected to undergo extensive independent testing to measure the long-term impact of TryMarine restoration. These projects spanned a wide geographical and environmental range—from a 1-acre private pond to a 400-acre lake—across five different states.
Key Challenges:
- Sustaining nutrient reduction through seasonal breaks (late Fall to early Spring).
- Addressing deep-seated phosphorus within the sediment rather than just the water column.
- Achieving consistent results across varying climates and waterbody sizes.
The Solution:
The TryMarine Restoration program was applied consistently over two full seasons. By focusing on reducing phosphorus in the water and sediment, as well as processing organic muck into the food web, the program aimed to create a permanent ecological shift rather than a temporary, purely aesthetic fix.
The Aggregate Results:
Data collected from all seven test sites confirmed that the reduction in Total Phosphorus (TP) was not merely a seasonal fluctuation but a persistent, year-over-year improvement. Most notably, the improvements were sustained through seasonal breaks, proving that the restoration remains effective even when active treatments are paused during winter months.
Key Takeaways:
- Persistent Results: Yearly decreases indicate that the changes are ecologically structural, not just seasonal.
- Sediment Focus: By reducing sediment phosphorus by over half, the “internal loading” of the lakes was significantly mitigated.
- Scalability: The program proved effective on both small-scale private ponds and large-scale recreational lake systems.
