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Biological Assessments What's Living in your Water? Lakes are not merely big puddles of water, they are more like giant biological experiments. Each lake or stream may have a different collection of animals and plants that interact with each other in unique ways. These biological interactions can greatly affect the appearance and functioning of every individual water body. Until you scientifically survey the types of animals and plants living in your waters, you may not have the information necessary to make responsible and effective restoration decisions. Why conduct biological monitoring on your waters? 1 Aquatic Plant Surveys - Assess the current state of the plants in your lake - Track invasive species like Eurasian milfoil and curlyleaf pondweed - Monitor changes in your lake's plants and assess the results of management 2 Plankton Monitoring - Identify the types of algae that grow in your lake and track algae blooms - Determine the potential for severe algae blooms and toxic algae growth - Assess the effect that zooplankton have on algae in your lake - Determine if your lake could benefit from a biomanipulation approach 3 Indicator Species - Assess the health of your waters using biotic indices (good bugs = good water) - Track changes in your lake's health over time    Contact us for a free introductory consultation or price quote

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