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No Swimming?! “The lake at Cowans Gap State Park has been closed to all activities in response to the recently reported cases of E. coli infections. “This decision was made after six positive cases and three additional probable cases of Escherichia coli O157:H7 were identified …

Got Muck? If your lake has excess weed growth and harmful algal blooms…you got muck. Muck is the real nutrient monster that keeps lakes in a eutrophic grip. Years and years (probably decades) of decaying organic matter have settled on the bottom of the lake, becoming a never ending …

Got Excess Weeds? They’re not just a nuisance. Excess and invasive weeds decrease water quality, restrict recreational use, reduce biodiversity, degrade fisheries, lower property values, and lead to more serious problems with algae. Invasive aquatic weed eradication and control efforts cost millions of dollars each …

Like the human body, when a lake is sick, symptoms appear. Excessive weeds and algae blooms are warning signs of a much deeper problem with the ecosystem. The lake is overloaded with nutrients. The bottom of the lake is a compost pile. There’s not enough oxygen circulating from …