LakePro, Inc. is pleased to offer a variety of management programs suited to help maximize safety, recreational, functional, and aesthetic value of your specific lake. We understand the devastating effect a weed and algae choked frontage has on property values. This causes many individuals to dump all sorts of things in their back yard waters. This is not only ineffective, but potentially hazardous! Our experience has shown whole lake planning is absolutely essential.
With one well executed plan for the whole lake, residents tend to stop self treating the water. Because their frontage looks so much better, they are happy to have it done professionally. We understand the importance of our clients input in any successful management plan. Our treatment advice is based on your priorities. Our plans take into account budget, desired outcomes, and how involved the residents want to be. We offer complete lake solutions that are environmentally sound which help restore the lakes balance of plant species and wildlife habitat.
We have all witnessed the increase of exotic plant species and undesirable algae growing increasingly resistant to treatment in our Michigan Lakes. Now more than ever, Lake Management Plans need to promote a balanced ecosystem, a diversity of desirable plants and algae growth.
LakePro, Inc., Lake Consulting Division promotes and provides goal oriented, environmentally friendly Lake Management Planning.
We are pleased to announce that LakePro, Inc. has launched a new division in your area, which will provide Lake Consulting. we will provide focused Lake Management Planning that specializes in aquatic vegetation and field surveys, lake mapping, permit application preparation, residual sampling and water quality analysis for all types of developed and undeveloped lakes.
Our team consists of qualified professionals in the aquatic management and site assessment fields. We are here to put the highest quality of lake management planning and solutions at your disposal. We believe that, our desire to expand our company, will give you and your colleagues a unique opportunity to take advantage of an extremely competitive price structure.
- Compliance with State Rules and Regulations
- Timely Preparation of the Permit Application
- Prompt Follow-up and Quick Response Times
- Aquatic Plant Surveys During the Growing Season
- Provide Multiple Lake Mapping Services
- Collect and Submit Residue Water Samples
A complete survey of the lakes or ponds littoral zone with a Field report and aquatic vegetation assessment site (AVAS) field map.
Layered maps showing a picture of the lake size and volume, depth contours and littoral zone acreage. Which includes shore development, Wetlands, inflow/outlet areas, tributaries, public and private access sites, public land, critical fish spawning areas, special habitats, parks, and water control structures.
A complete survey of the lakes or ponds littoral zone with a Field report and aquatic vegetation assessment site (AVAS) field map, plus colored layer maps depicting plant groupings.
We collect and submit fluridone residue samples to laboratories per state requirements and give assessment.
Do you know what’s living in you lake or pond? Water quality parameter measurements can be produced with a few water sampling areas. Which produces a complete measurement/analysis of Fecal Bacteria, Dissolved Oxygen, Conductivity, Total dissolved Solids, ph, Alkalinity and Temperature.
Lake Monitoring Resources: CLMP Materials
Phosphorus Sampling Schedule - Spring 2007 (PDF - 92 KB)
Phosphorus Sampling Schedule - Late Summer 2007 (PDF - 92 KB)
Chlorophyll Sampling Schedule - 2007 (PDF - 94 KB)
CLMP Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) (PDF - 2.6 MB)
Documents and Publications
Understanding Lake Data (Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, PDF - 854 KB)
Understanding Lake Ecology (Water on the Web)
Predicting Water Quality by Relating Secchi-Disk Transparency and Chlorophyll a Measurements to Satellite Imagery for Michigan Inland Lakes, August 2002, USGS Scientific Investigations Report, L.M Fuller, S.S. Aichele, and R.J. Minnerick
Training Materials
Secchi Disk and Phosphorus Training Presentation (PDF - 1.6 MB)
Chlorophyll Training Presentation (PDF - 1.9MB)
Dissolved Oxygen and Temperature Training Presentation (PDF - 5.7 MB)
Harmful Algae Experimental Protocol Training (PDF - 3.3 MB)
MiCorps Data Exchange Data Entry and Use Training (PDF - 2.3 MB)
Wetlands are the transition zones between dry upland ecosystems and deeper aquatic habitats. Each wetland area is unique according to its surrounding geologic, hydrologic, and climatic conditions. Wetlands are key to maintaining the health of naturally watery places; they provide flood control, aquifer recharge, coastal protection, and they also act as "kidneys" that help filter pollutants from the ecosystem.
Wetlands support a wide range of rare and endangered aquatic plants and wildlife, and humans have relied on wetlands as a source of food and recreation for centuries. This land is characterized by the presence of water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances does support, wetland vegetation or aquatic life, and is commonly referred to as a bog, swamp, or marsh." The definition applies to public and private lands regardless of zoning or ownership.
Most people are familiar with the cattail or lily pad wetland found in areas with standing water, but wetlands can also be grassy meadows, shrubby fields, or mature forests. Many wetland areas have only a high ground water table and standing water may not be visible. Types of wetlands include deciduous swamps, wet meadows, emergent marshes, conifer swamps, wet prairies, shrub-scrub swamps, fens, and bogs.
We help to identify, protect and take care of these areas. Wetlands depend on protective legislation and cooperation from residents and tourists alike. Water conservation, proper disposal of waste, management of invasive species, and responsible recreation are positive steps that can ensure a healthy future for all wetlands.
Fishery habitat assessments are done to evaluate the quality and location of critical fish spawning and nursery areas. A field inspection is conducted with a boat throughout the lake and a 4 to 5 page evaluation and report are produced.