If just the thought of mosquitoes makes your skin itch, we feel your pain. Mosquito bites are no fun, and when these pesky flying insects come from a lake or pond in your community, it feels like the ultimate betrayal.…
Many properties such as golf courses, gated communities, and other HOA communities throughout Florida feature ponds for aesthetic appeal and practical environmental reasons. But no one wants an algae-filled, mucky, and often odorous pond. When this happens, what was once…
Simply put, wetlands are lands that transition between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. More specifically, wetlands are land areas that have soils that are inundated long enough to support vegetation that can grow and reproduce in saturated soils. The plants that…
Communities throughout Florida value and benefit from the beauty of ponds in their natural surroundings, but in many cases, invasive and exotic plant species as well as weeds have overtaken these ecosystems and choked out native plant species. To make…
Water quality is an overarching term that describes the properties of a water body. Lake water quality can have diverse meanings and interpretations. People think of water quality in terms of clarity, but there are many factors that determine the…
Lake and pond soil erosion occurs when shoreline soil is displaced. This erosion can happen for a variety of reasons, including natural forces and human actions. However, human causes of soil erosion account for the majority of soil erosion. Soil…
Throughout Florida, many communities feature lakes that improve their property's aesthetic appeal and offer recreational opportunities to the residents. In addition to ensuring that these lakes remain clean and functional, it is also important to maintain the shoreline and lake…
Here in Florida stormwater retention, detention, and conveyance could not be more important. Florida averages over 50 inches of rain per year, and during hurricane season a single storm can bring over 20 inches in a single day. The lakes,…
What is the first thing that comes to your mind when thinking about lakes? More than likely, it is fish! These aquatic creatures are usually the first thing that comes to mind when around a lake or pond, so it…
Once considered unusable swampland, only suitable for draining and filling, wetlands are increasingly appreciated. In fact, the trend today is to restore and construct wetlands for the many benefits that they can provide, such as stormwater and wastewater purification, sediment…
