Sediment Levels High in Your Lake? Is Dredging an Option? Save Time and Money by Starting with an Accurate Lake and Sediment Survey

Here at The Mapping Network, we understand the challenges and costs associated with locating and removing sediment. 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. Common questions from our clients: Where is the highest sedimentation occurring? How much fluffy sediment (in cubic yards) is in each cove? If the lake is drawn down 5 ft, what…

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Mar 2013

Certified Hydrographic Survey and Sediment Map – Solitude Lake Management

Solitude Lake Management completed a certified hydrographic survey and sediment survey as part of a dredging analysis report. This 29 acre lake, originally built in the early 1900’s has an average water depth of 2.6 feet. Through sediment sampling, the average soft sediment thickness is 2.1 feet. Over time the lake has lost almost half of its original capacity to sediment. The estimated sediment volume was calculated and shown on a map. This will allow…

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Mar 2013

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,…

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Mar 2013

Property Owner Association Uses Hydrographic & Sediment Surveys to Create Strategic Sediment Removal Plan – Resulting in Hundreds of Thousands in Savings

The Mapping Network Hydrographic Survey Team exceeds expectations for Property Owner Association. Overview: A lake property association (POA) has been dealing directly with the challenges associated with sedimentation in their lakes for over 20 years. In 2002 The Board of Directors created a 30 year sediment removal and management plan (2002-2031). They looked at 3 different options: A) hiring a dredging professional, B) leasing dredging equipment and use current POA staff to operate, or C)…

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