GPS Lake Map Used to Create Dredging Plan

Bathymetric Lake Mapping was performed by Greg Grimes with Aquatic Environmental Services for a landowner in rural Georgia. The purpose of this project involved mapping the current lake depths and isolating areas for future dredging. In order to avoid large costs and help the owner budget for sediment removal, Aquatic Environmental Services located the areas where the current depth was less than four feet, which will be the dredging zone. The mapping techniques utilized in…

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Jul 2012

How does GPS Accuracy affect Lake Mapping Results?

When thinking about mapping a lake, it’s good to have a basic background of how the different methods of GPS can affect the quality of your data and ultimately the accuracy of your map. Staff at The Mapping Network have been using GPS technology to map lakes since the 1990’s and we want to quickly cover some basics about the primary GPS collection methods available today. It is important to understand how each type of…

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Jul 2012

Sediment Mapping and Analysis Project from Foster Lake Management

Foster Lake Management recently completed a mapping project for a home owners association in North Carolina. The inlet area of the lake is suffering from sediment buildup. The overall goals of the lake mapping project involved surveying the depths of the entire lake, collecting sediment depth samples, calculating the amount of sediment currently in the inlet area and creating a dredge plan for a minimum water depth of 3 feet. Foster Lake Management collected water…

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Jul 2012

Sediment Mapping Saves POA Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars in Dredging Costs

by Trent Lewis (Pond Medics, Inc.) We recently worked with Lakeside on Preston HOA, in Plano, on their dredging project. The lakes in the community were approaching 18 years old and sediment had accumulated in the lakes to the extent islands had formed as if there were underwater volcanoes erupting and new land was emerging! Lakeside knew dredging was imminent, so they called several dredging contractors and asked them to submit quotes to perform the…

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Jul 2012

Bathymetry and Sediment Mapping Project in Plano, Texas

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. Trent Lewis with Pond Medics, Inc. (Prosper, TX) put this technology to use for the City of Plano, Texas. Watch the video created by the City of Plano as they…

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Jul 2012

The Mapping Network: A Team of Hydrographic Survey Specialists

The Team: The Mapping Network is a nationwide group of professionals providing the highest quality and most affordable bathymetric, sediment and asset mapping products on the market today. The Mapping Network has partners located throughout the county working directly with recreational property owners, lake associations, engineers, golf courses, marinas, developers, governmental organizations, and fishing clubs. A local expert aquatic service provider understands the dynamics of a lake to determine the best transect paths to precisely…

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Jul 2012

Pond Medics, Inc Uses Lake Mapping Technology To Save Homeowner Association 50% From Original Dredging Bids

For lake associations or landowners undertaking a significant lake or pond renovation project, having an accurate map is essential for effective sediment removal. Dredging companies and their clients benefit from knowing where and how much sediment needs to be removed to achieve the desired results. This knowledge is made clear by having the lake professionally mapped. Trent Lewis with Pond Medics, Inc. (Prosper, TX) put this technology to use for a client, in this case…

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Jun 2012

The Mapping Network: A Team of Hydrographic Survey Specialists

The Team: The Mapping Network is a nationwide group of professionals providing the highest quality and most affordable bathymetric, sediment and asset mapping products on the market today. The Mapping Network has partners located throughout the county working directly with recreational property owners, lake associations, engineers, golf courses, marinas, developers, governmental organizations, and fishing clubs. A local expert aquatic service provider understands the dynamics of a lake to determine the best transect paths to precisely…

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Jun 2012

Start a Sediment Plan with an Accurate Lake Map

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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Jun 2012

Hydrographic Survey and Sediment Analysis in Oklahoma

The Mapping Network and Pond Medics complete project for POA in Oklahoma using specialized sub-bottom mapping system A property owner association in Oklahoma with a 50 year old lake is struggling with the challenges associated with sediment buildup in their lake. Using The Mapping Network’s sub-bottom mapping system, the POA was not only able to see the contours of the lake but gain an understanding of the sediment distribution throughout the lake. In much of…

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May 2012