2014 Hypack Conference

The Mapping Network attended the annual Hypack Conference in Mobile, Alabama. The 3 Day event featured professional hydrographic surveyors from around the world sharing their expertise on data collection, processing and final map production. The Mapping Network team was able to learn about the latest trends in bathymetry, sediment mapping and dredging projects. Knowledge gained will be passed on to our lake mapping partner network and customers. ——————————– The Mapping Network is an industry leader…

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Feb 2014

Lake and Sediment Volume Maps for HOA in Virginia

Solitude Lake Management performed another a bathymetry and a sediment volume survey for a home owners association in Virginia. Three ponds on the property were mapped due to decreasing water depths caused by sedimentation. The HOA needed to understand the total volume and distribution of sediment. This information will be used as a baseline information for making decision in the future. The Mapping Network is an industry leader in Geographic Information Systems Consulting, Data Conversion,…

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Jan 2014

How much does Dredging cost?

How much does dredging cost is the most commonly asked question for many lake associations. We sat down with Dan McDougal, President of Dredge America and asked him that question. When lake homeowner’s call for our assistance with their potential upcoming dredging projects, the first question we usually get asked is, “How much does it cost?” This is usually followed by, “Just a ballpark figure that I won’t hold you to.” Then we often…

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Jan 2014

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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Oct 2013

Bathymetry and Watershed Map

The Mapping Network just completed a lake survey for a property owner association. The lake has experienced significant sediment in the coves and main river inlet over the years. The Mapping Network sampled the sediment structure and mapped the sludge thickness to help the client in the dredging bid process. Part of the report included understanding sources of sediment and how activity within the watershed will ultimately affect the lake. Below is a map showing…

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Oct 2013

Bathymetric Studies: The Tools You Need to Help Budget for Lake and Pond Dredging

(Source: Solitude Lake Management Newsletter. http://www.solitudelakemanagement.com/) Did you know that a lake or pond, left to nature, has a distinct lifespan? Sediment in stormwater runoff, grass clippings, leaves, and other yard debris that find their way into the lake or pond add nutrients and accumulate on the bottom. This accumulation of nutrient rich sediment will gradually reduce the depth and volume of the pond while also feeding harmful algae growth. As owners and managers of ponds,…

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Sep 2013

Hydrographic Survey of Lake in St. Louis, Missouri

The Mapping Network and Leisure Ponds teamed up to create a hydrographic and sediment survey for a property owners association in a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri. The client was experiencing an increase in sediment on the main inflow and also 2 other coves. Residents were having difficulties accessing the main body of the lake from their docks due to shallow water. The POA needed to know how much sediment had accumulated in each cove…

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Sep 2013

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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Sep 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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Sep 2013

Property Owner Association Uses Hydrographic & Sediment Surveys to Create Strategic Sediment Removal Plan

The Mapping Network Hydrographic Survey Team exceeds expectations for Property Owner Association. Sediment problems are inevitable in all lakes and at some point removal is required. Lake dredging and/or excavation can be an expensive process and requires accurate planning to be as cost-efficient as possible. A lake Property Owners Association (POA) had been dealing directly with the challenges associated with sedimentation in their lake. The POA decided they needed to quantify the sediment problem…

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Sep 2013