The Mapping Network Adds Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) and Analysis

Technology allows for invasive vegetation monitoring, ecological evaluation and eradication status FOR PRESS RELEASE CLICK HERE >> Aquatic Vegetation Survey FOR DETAILED EXAMPLES CLICK HERE >> Hydrographic, Sediment Survey & Vegetation Mapping Information (opens as a pdf in your browser) The Mapping Network is proud to announce the addition of an automated submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) mapping and analysis.  Utilizing software developed by the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC-EL), The Mapping Network,…

Budget Time for Hydrographic and Sediment Surveys

It’s Budget Season!   Don’t Forget About the Pond! By SOLitude Lake Management  www.solitudelakemanagement.com *Do you know if dredging is in your future? *Do you know how much time you have before your dredging project will begin? *Do you have a plan in place to deal with the cost and  the logistics of such a large project? Important Things to Remember When Preparing Your 2013 Budget Annual Pond Maintenance to make certain that your pond…

Hydrographic Survey and Sediment Mapping Analysis Project from Foster Lake Management

Foster Lake Management and The Mapping Network recently completed a mapping project for a home owners association in North Carolina.  A total of six bodies of water ranging from 0.8 acres to 80 acres were surveyed.  The purpose for the mapping project was to obtain existing sediment volumes so dredging budget numbers could be calculated for a reserve study. Foster Lake Management has been managing these lakes and ponds for over 20 years. They have advised…

Budget Time for Hydrographic and Sediment Surveys

It’s Budget Season!   Don’t Forget About the Pond! By SOLitude Lake Management  www.solitudelakemanagement.com *Do you know if dredging is in your future? *Do you know how much time you have before your dredging project will begin? *Do you have a plan in place to deal with the cost and  the logistics of such a large project? Important Things to Remember When Preparing Your 2013 Budget Annual Pond Maintenance to make certain that your pond…

Hydrographic Survey and Sub-Bottom Sediment Mapping as Part of Water Management Plan

Drought of 2012 Highlights Several Needs for Accurate Lake Maps As the drought of 2012 continues on throughout much of the country we are receiving calls from homeowners, engineers and government agencies concerned about water levels in their lakes.  Whether it be for recreation, sediment build-up or monitoring sources of drinking water, the importance of having and accurate lake map has never been higher.  One agency told us they needed to have an idea as…