Algae and aquatic plants require nutrients to be able to grow; when nutrients get overloaded into a waterbody, this allows plants and algae to consume these nutrients and take over. One of the main nutrients that nuisance plants thrive on is phosphorus. While phosphorus is a natural part of an ecosystem, the level of phosphorus that pollutes water bodies has dramatically increased due to human activity. This is known as nutrient [...]

Algae can be both beneficial and problematic for your lake or pond. Some types can quickly turn your beautiful water into a murky mess if left unchecked. Our highly trained Lake Management Specialists identify the most common types of algae plaguing local waters, including: Filamentous Hydrodictyon spp. Pithophora spp. Lyngbya spp. …and other planktonic algae and cyanobacteria blooms. Blue-green algae, also known as harmful algae blooms, can also appear in the [...]