Monthly Archives: July 2011

New York Lake Mapping Project

The Mapping Network and lake mapping partner, The Pond Connection, have teamed up to map a lake for community lake in Westchester County, New York.   The primary purpose of the lake mapping project was to locate ideal places for fish structure and to make other habitat improvements.  Understanding the true nature of the lake bottom will allow biologists to maximize the fishery for lake residents.  Also, during the lake survey large boulders and rock walls were identified and noted for safety purposes.

 

Contour map generated by The Mapping Network for a Lake in New York.

Located in Newtown, Connecticut, The Pond Connection is a full service pond and lake management company. They have been servicing clients in the New York Tri-State area for nineteen years. The Pond Connection offers many long term and natural solutions for problem lakes and ponds.

How The Pond Connection Utilizes Lake Mapping…

Cost effective management of a lake or pond requires a thorough understanding of the aquatic resource. It is critical to know the exact acreage, depths and water volume of a lake to make the right management decisions, including fish species selection, stocking densities, habitat placement, algae and aquatic weed control, and lake dredging requirements. Our 3D map of your pond or lake will provide the information needed for optimal enhancement, maintenance and enjoyment.

In addition to our primary pond and lake mapping services (i.e., the contour and 3D formats), we also offer comprehensive and detailed mapping of bottom sediment. The sediment map, which illustrates site-specific sediment depths and volumes, can be used to construct accurate lake dredging plans. For specialized needs, we can also map various features of the resource. These may include, but not limited to, aquatic vegetation beds, wetlands, streams, irrigation canals, inlet and outlet features, dam facilities, habitat structures, boat ramps and fishing piers. These features can be added to each type of map, depending upon the client’s needs. Our specialized lake mapping service provides the detailed, accurate information landowners and property managers need to maximize their lakes’ potential.

Clients can choose to receive various formats of maps, including high quality printed maps and large wall maps. Using highly specialized equipment, our certified technicians collect data in the field, which are then analyzed and processed by professional GIS specialists; using the best available printing equipment and media.

Services and Products Provided By The Pond Connection:

  • Lake and Pond Consultation
  • Seasonal Maintenance Contracts
  • Full Service Sales and Installation Distributor for:
  • Aqua-Master Fountains Aerators
  • Kasco Marine Aeration Equipment
  • Keeton Solar  Aeration Systems
  • Otterbine Fountains and Aerators
  • Biological Controls for Ponds and Lakes
  • Herbicide and Algaecide Treatments
  • Federal and State Aquatic Permitting
  • PHOSLOCK
  • Lake Mapping
  • Dredging Permits and Dredging
  • Invasive Plants Control
  • Buffer Zone Planting and Maintenance
  • Irrigation Water Testing
  • Swimming Pond and Lake Water Testing
  • Fish Stocking and Population Management
  • Pond and Lake Electro Shocking
  • Marina Slip De-Icers
  • Pond and Lake Draw Downs
  • Life Line Safety Equipment
  • EZ-docks
  • Pro-Skim Skimmers
  • FWM docks
  • Water testing
  • Triploid Grass Carp
  • LED Pond and Water Feature Lighting
  • Seasonal Aerator / Fountain Removal, Storage and Spring Start-Up

Give The Pond Connection a call or visit their website to find out more information.

phone: 1-800-305-3277

e-mail:  pondconnection@gmail.com

website:  http://thepondconnection.com

The Pond and Lake Connection
The Pond and Lake Connection
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Why GPS Lake Mapping? YouTube Video Explains Lake Bathymetry Benefits

SŌLitude Lake Management®, a Lake Mapping Partner with The Mapping Network, offers the most technologically advanced lake mapping services available on the market, providing the most detailed and highest quality mapping products you can buy, for a very affordable price.   Click for examples of our lake mapping.

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Equipped with the very latest in GPS surface mapping, bathymetry, 3-D contour imaging, aerial and fly-over video resources and virtual underwater swim-view 3-D mapping, we are able to add layers of depth to the information our customers seek. Whether you are tracking sedimentation, planning for dredging, looking to improve your fishery, or simply looking to understand the overall size, volume, and bottom contour of your pond in order to make good management decisions, we have the tools you need to be successful.

Solitude Lake Management Website on Lake Mapping:  http://www.solitudelakemanagement.com/services/lake-mapping/

Contact SŌLitude Lake Management® here:  http://www.solitudelakemanagement.com/contact/

Find a Lake Mapping Service Provider Here:  Map My Lake

Questions about the lake mapping process and pricing?

E-mail us:  info@themappingnetwork.com

Zorinsky Lake Eradicates Zebra Mussels…For Now.

The refilling of Zorinsky Lake has begun after it was drained for seven months in an effort to kill off the invasive zebra mussel.

The Army Corps of Engineers closed the gates to the lake Tuesday.

Victory has been cautiously declared, but the zebra mussel is notoriously difficult to kill off. The goal behind draining the lake was to freeze out any living mussels. Because dirt clogged access to the drain, the lake was not completely emptied. As a result, it is possible that some mussels survived, especially around the 168th Street bridge, officials say.

Read the entire article here:  http://www.omaha.com/article/20110714/NEWS01/707149834/1031361.

These zebra mussels were found at Zorinsky Lake this winter.

The Mapping Network provides the highest quality and is the most affordable bathymetric mapping system on the market today.  We specialize in accurately mapping bodies of water, calculating the water volume, collecting sediment depth samples at critical areas and monitoring the distribution of sediment over time.  We have a nationwide group of professionals specializing in all facets of lake management.   If you are serious about maintaining  a high-quality lake or pond, be sure you have the ability to make the best decisions,  get your lake mapped by the professionals at The Mapping Network.   Give us a call or send an e-mail to find out more details.

phone: (402) 241-8177

e-mail: info@themappingnetwork.com

website: www.themappingnetwork.com

Greens Books for 2011 Cox Classic Golf Tournament

The Mapping Network and Bucketboy Graphics have teamed up to produce state-of-the-art Greens Books for the 2011 Cox Classic Nationwide Tour Event.  These books will give players and caddies exact information on the slope and break of every putt.  Contour lines represent change in elevation.  Contour lines which are close together indicate a steep slope and areas where contour lines are spread out are flatter.  In addition to the greens books, professional yardage books of Champions Run were produced for golfers competing in the Cox Classic.

GPS Mapping was used produce the most accurate contour maps of each green for the 2011 Cox Classic

The Mapping Network provides the highest quality and is the most affordable golf course and bathymetric mapping system on the market today.  If you are serious about maintaining  a high-quality golf course, lake or pond, be sure you have the ability to make the best decisions,  get your lake mapped by the professionals at The Mapping Network.   Give us a call or send an e-mail to find out more details.

contact:  Steve Bartosh

phone:  (402) 241-8177

e-mail: info@themappingnetwork.com

website: www.themappingnetwork.com

BucketBoy Graphics was started in 1998 by Troy Martin. As a Professional Golfer, he noticed too many quality golf courses were lacking a good yardage book. Initially, we designed black and white TOUR books that have been used on many of the major professional tours worldwide. We have since added the top graphic artists in the business and now offer the best 3-D color yardage books as well. In addition to our art staff, we employ several Tour Caddies and PGA Professionals. When not competing or designing yardage books, Troy caddies on the PGA Champions Tour for D.A. Weibring.

Our TOUR yardage books will be used on all three major men’s tours in the United States in 2010 and we have been selected by the Adams Pro Tour Series to be the exclusive yardage book provider for all 16 of their events. We have a strong reputation for working with the club to provide the EXACT yardage book they need. We use only the finest quality papers and use award winning printers in the U.S.A.

For the premier yardage book, choose BucketBoy Graphics.

contact:  Troy Martin

phone: (402) 212-1780


Lake Sediment Mapping

Greg Grimes with Aquatic Environmental Services, Inc., recently completed a GPS lake mapping project for a client in Georgia.  The purpose of this project involved mapping the current lake depths and sediment thickness of the coves for future dredging.  The mapping techniques utilized in this project helps Aquatic Environmental Services accurately calculate and isolate areas of high sedimentation for removal and helps the property manager budget accordingly.  This powerful information allows for smart management and planning decisions and will serve as a baseline for future projects.

The Mapping Network provides the highest quality and is the most affordable bathymetric mapping system on the market today.  We specialize in accurately mapping bodies of water, calculating the water volume, collecting sediment depth samples at critical areas and monitoring the distribution of sediment over time.  We have a nationwide group of professionals specializing in all facets of lake management.   If you are serious about maintaining  a high-quality lake or pond, be sure you have the ability to make the best decisions,  get your lake mapped by the professionals at The Mapping Network.   Give us a call or send an e-mail to find out more details.

phone: (402) 241-8177

e-mail: info@themappingnetwork.com

website: www.themappingnetwork.com

Water depth and sediment thickness were recorded on the coves at this lake.

Water depth and sediment thickness were recorded on the coves at this lake.

Aquatic Environmental Services, Inc offers a wide range of lake management and fisheries management services to residential, commercial, and private lake owners throughout Georgia and the southeast. We have been providing these quality services since 1996. AES has the experience and education necessary to provide unsurpassed lake and fishery services. We have selected only the best products available for resale to our customers. Since the year 2000 we have performed services on over 2000 bodies of water.

Aquatic Environmental Services, Inc now has two divisions. Our Lake Management Division (LMD) emphasis is on maximizing the aesthetic appeal of a body of water while our Fishery Management Division (FMD) travels the southeast helping our clients grow big fish. Please visit these pages to find out more specific information on how we can help you with your lake management.

Our staff is comprised of three degreed fishery biologists. Mike Rosa heads LMD and has his B.S. in Fisheries from the University of Georgia. Matthew Morgan is supervisor for FMD and obtained his degree from the famed fishery management program at Auburn University. Greg Grimes, President of AES, obtained his masters in Fisheries from the University of Georgia in 1998 at which time he began the expansion of AES that continues today.

More information on Aquatic Environmental Services, Inc can be found on their website: http://lakework.com

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Top Recreational Experts Choose The Mapping Network

Chris Bober Uses The Mapping Network for Recreational Real Estate

By Chris Bober, Sales Associate for Premier Outdoor Properties licensed in Nebraska and Kansas

One of the greatest services I can provide to buyers and sellers with is a comprehensive view of recreational property. Premier Outdoor Properties has a distinct advantage because we have a unique affiliation with The Mapping Network, a nationwide group of professionals who provide the highest quality and most affordable bathymetric and land mapping products on the market today.

The Mapping Network

The Mapping Network collects data and creates maps for properties that can give the landowners we work with the latest mapping and analysis technology. They offer aquatic services that highlight the dynamics of lake property as well as improving habitat or designing a plan for building a lake or pond. They help us by highlighting the best assets of our listings and by using their innovative products to create specific maps to display to potential buyers.

As a partner with their company, some of the properties that we map can even be put on their website as an added referral network for your property. They provide us with the best services, which we then pass onto you. If you are looking to buy or sell recreational property, Premier Outdoor Properties, myself, and the Mapping Network can provide mapping services to highlight a property’s best qualities and unique attributes.

Thank you Steve Bartosh and Tyler Van Meeteren for helping me highlight your services. They have done countless maps for me in the past and have helped pave the way to making buyers extremely gratified and sellers exceptionally satisfied.

Check out an example map on the Premier Outdoor Properties Website

Remember sometimes experiencing the outdoors means knowing everything a property has to offer. The Mapping Network combined with Premier Outdoor properties can give you that information. Experiencing the Outdoors has never been more precise.

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