Erosion Control Shoreline Management
Erosion Control / Shoreline Management
Shoreline erosion is a serious concern for many ponds, lakes, and stormwater systems.
Over time; wind, waves, and overland flow can cause damage to shorelines and around inlet/outlet structures. This problem affects many developments, homeowners associations, golf courses, commercial properties, and private residences.
The effects can be loss of shoreline, failure of inlet/outlet structures, formation of open cracks and gullies, failure of dams and/or embankments. Not to mention, this causes a significant eyesore and potential safety hazards. Once started, this the erosion process will only continue to worsen unless corrective actions are taken. Early detection and intervention is the best way to prevent damage and reduce cost.
Fortunately, we can employ several mitigation techniques to combat this problem. One of the best solutions, and often the most appealing, is a vegetative shoreline buffer. Also called a riparian buffer, this solution uses plants and natural materials to strengthen and beautify the shoreline. Also adding an element of filtration, buffers help alleviate excess nutrient loading of the waterbody. Other techniques may involve reshaping and armoring high impact areas with riprap, such as inlets and outlets.
Why is brush clearing necessary?
- Your soil will better support plant growth
- Your landscape will be easier to maintain
- Your trees won’t spread diseases
Mosquito Control
Pesky mosquitos can become a serious issue around any waterbody due to the mosquito life cycle revolving around water. Ponds that have significant amounts of aquatic vegetation, algae, and muck provide these critters with even more habitat to lay eggs. Clearwater Lake & Pond uses several methods to biologically control and inhibit mosquito activity.
Mosquito control can be included in our monthly maintenance programs.
Reduce Erosion on Your Property
We can install a vegetation shoreline buffer in the Statesville, Winston-Salem, NC area
Wind, waves and overland flow can damage shorelands and the areas surrounding inlet and outlet structures. This problem affects many developments, golf courses, commercial properties and private residences. If you’re dealing with this issue, you can turn to Clearwater Lake & Pond for erosion control services. We also offer vegetation shoreline buffer services in the Statesville & Winston-Salem, NC area.
A vegetation shoreline buffer, which is also called a riparian buffer, uses plants and natural materials to strengthen and beautify the shoreline. Other techniques may involve reshaping and armoring high-impact areas with riprap.
Prevention
Mosquitos thrive in stagnant water and do not do well in places where there is water movement. The addition of a fountain or bottom diffused aeration system gently circulates the water and thereby drastically reducing the number of mosquito larvae present. These systems also significantly improve water quality and reduce bottom muck build up.
Several prevention products can also be used to control mosquito larvae around ponds and lakes. One of the most effective and widely used is a naturally occurring beneficial bacteria called Bacillus thurengiensis. This environmentally friendly product kills mosquito larvae once they ingest it.
Other methods of biological mosquito control include the stocking of a small, minnow-like fish called Gambusia. Appropriately called the “mosquito fish,” they function to feed on mosquito larvae. Known to be a fairly hardy fish, they are often used in the Carolinas for biological mosquito control.
Do you need to get mosquitos under control?
Unfortunately, bodies of water with vegetation, algae and muck provide the perfect environment for mosquitos to lay eggs. We can:
To learn more about what our local professionals can do for you, call (704) 450-1598 today.
Find out about mosquito prevention
Mosquitos thrive in stagnant water. By installing a fountain or bottom-diffused aeration system, we can increase water circulation and create a less welcoming environment for mosquitos. This will also improve the quality of the water.
Additionally, we can use an environmentally-friendly bacteria that kills any mosquito larvae that ingest it. We can also use gambusia, a small fish known as “mosquito fish” that eat mosquito larvae. If you’re interested in our mosquito prevention program, reach out to us now.