The Mapping Network and Golf Course / Athletic Field Construction Specialist Team Up

The Mapping Network has developed a proprietary process to derive accurate cut and fill calculations utilizing existing digital design (CAD) and the architects proposed design.  Mid-America Golf and Landscape, a Kansas City based Golf Course and Athletic field construction company, has been utilizing this service for several years.  A great benefit of having a digital golf course map is the instant access to area calculations of all course features.  During the bidding process, having access to extremely accurate area measurements and square footages of tees, greens, fairways, sand traps, water, rough, and cart paths allows Mid-America Golf and Landscape to develop an accurate bid.  The Mapping Network also has the capability to accurately calculate cut/fill calculations for the entire course, or hole by hole.  This process allows the contractor to visualize where significant amounts of dirt will be moved, and assists in determining the shortest distance to transfer a load of soil. This can be a crucial money saver for  the owner.

Dirt Quantity Analysis for a golf course renovation in Florida. Areas of red are cuts and blue areas require fill

Mid-America Golf and Landscape is a GCBAA certified full service golf course contractor dedicated to Creating the Total Golf Experience. They have turned the dreams and plans of our public and private sector clients into reality through:

• New golf course construction
• Full golf course construction feature renovations
• Golf course drainage and irrigation installation only projects
• Athletic field construction

For more information call 816.524.0010 or visit online:  www.mid-americagolf.com

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Lake Bathymetry in Denver, Colorado

Lake Mapping used to Understand Depths and Volume of Reservoir

Upper Soda Lake, part of a popular recreation area in Lakewood, Colorado (suburb of Denver) was recently mapped by Absolute Natural Resources, LLC.  The resulting bathymetric lake map will assist management decisions by understanding the topography of the bottom of the reservoir.  The public will also enjoy the benefits of a new, accurate lake map by easily identifying areas to fish.

More information on Absolute Natural Resources, LLC can be found on their website: www.anrwildlife.com

Bathymetry of Upper Soda Lake in Lakewood, Colorado

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Need a Large Wall Map of your favorite lake, property or hunting area, or golf course? The Mapping Network provides a low cost mapping product for the outdoor enthusiast!  Just let us know what area you want and we will print and ship a beautiful full-color wall map using the best aerial imagery available.

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Bathymetry Validates Dredging Project

3D GPS Bathymetric Lake Mapping verifies Dredging Project

Arlington, Texas – Trent Lewis with Pond Medics, Inc. completed a bathymetric survey in conjunction with a golf course management company and a dredging company to verify appropriate sediment removal was achieved during a dredging project.  Pond Medics, a lake mapping partner with The Mapping Network, charted the bottom of the lake before and after the dredging project to monitor the improvements.  This information provides peace of mind to the owner and also validates work completed by the contractor, so the lake map benefits both parties.  Not only was the management team of the golf course able to verify the work had been completed according to plan but they now have a basemap to  monitor sediment accumulation in the future.  Many golf courses require accurate volume numbers for their ponds because of heavy irrigation. Periodic GPS bathymetric mapping provides this critical volume information and monitors potential areas of sediment or nuisance aquatic vegetation.

GPS Lake Map of golf course pond after dredging was completed

More information on Pond Medics can be found on their website:  www.pondmedics.com

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Bathymetry Partner Spotlight: PondMedics

PondMedics Incorporated is the complete source for your pond and lake needs in Texas and Oklahoma.  In addition to managing private fisheries, controlling aquatic vegetation and the typical lake management services, PondMedics also offers engineering services specifically for ponds and lakes.  Setting themselves apart from other pond and lake management companies, PondMedics Incorporated is a State of Texas registered Civil Engineering firm specializing in limnology, bathymetry, hydraulics and hydrology to help you design, engineer and renovate your pond or lake.  PondMedics’ strategic partnership with The Mapping Network allows them to offer lake mapping technology to clients for a wide variety of uses.  In just the past year, GPS Lake Mapping completed by PondMedics has saved clients over $100,000 in unnecessary engineering and dredging costs.  The diversity of services focuses on the holistic approach to managing ponds and lakes, ensuring their sustainability for future generations.

Give PondMedics a call or visit their website to find out more information.

Trent Lewis

phone: (972) 334-0104

e-mail:  info@pondmedics.com

website:  www.pondmedics.com

Note:  A full list of certified members of The Mapping Network is found on the right-hand side of the blog under “Partners”

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Bathymetry and a Creative Design Saves Community Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars

Chicago Area Company uses Technology to Save Community Significant Money

A reserve study at a local eco-friendly community said that the community needed to save over a half million dollars over a 30 year period for a future dredging project due to increased sedimentation from storm water runoff.  This was based on a 2005 bathymetric study performed by Integrated Lakes Management.  This subdivision  is a very environmentally conscious and developed a treatment train to route its stormwater through prairies, swales and wetlands.  Most of the sediment likely washed in with the initial construction and has decreased significantly due to the treatment train.  A new bathymetric mapping survey conducted in 2009, utilizing the Mapping Network’s technology, revealed there was no net gain of sediment in the lake within the four year period!  This verification by bathymetric survey saved the community  hundreds of thousands of dollars by not assuming sedimentation had occurred thus mobilizing a dredging project that in the end was not necessary.  Part of the ongoing management plan is to map the lake every year to monitor sediment levels over time.  For more information on how Integrated Lakes Management utilizes GPS lake mapping and other conservation techniques please call or send an e-mail.

Phone:  847-244-6662

e-mail:  kgray@lakesmanagement.com

Website: www.lakesmanagement.com

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Lake Mapping Partner Spotlight: Aquatechnex

Aquatechnex is a fully integrated lake and aquatic plant management firm that operates primarily in the Western United States and Upper Midwest States.  The company is a recognized expert in the management of invasive aquatic species such as Eurasian Milfoil, Brazilian Elodea, Hydrilla and Water Hyacinth.  The mission of Aquatechnex is to provide solutions to insure the beneficial uses of their clients water bodies are protected.  GPS Bathymetry is a critical management tool for isolating areas of potential invasive vegetation growth.  Lake mapping projects by Aquatechnex have been completed in Arizona, California, Oregon and Washington.  Aquatechnex is a nationwide leader in the development and implementation of effective programs using integrated lake and aquatic plant management technologies.  They strive to be the best and be a company that lake groups will seek out for expertise.

Give Aquatechnex a call or visit their website to find out more information.

Terry McNabb

phone: (208) 338-8490

e-mail:  tmcnabb@aquatechnex.com

website:  www.aquatechnex.com

blog:  http://aquatechnex.wordpress.com/

Note:  A full list of certified members of The Mapping Network is found on the right-hand side of the blog under “Partners”

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