20-year track record totaling 1900+ projects with a 98% satisfaction rate servicing 500+ regular clients.
REVIEWS FROM OUR HAPPY CLIENTS
Summer is short in MN. I have used Waterfront Restoration for 10 years and I love it. Your teams are polite, thorough and efficient. —Cathy S, Lake Minnetonka, Crystal Bay
Summer is short in MN. Using Waterfront Restoration has increased our relaxation this summer. Also, they were on time, super hardworking and available when needed for questions. I recommend them without hesitation. —Lucia P, Schmidt Lake
Many homeowners that are plagued with lakeshore weeds are frustrated and exhausted trying to keep their area clean. Waterfront Restoration provides an excellent option that can assist homeowners is cleaning up their shoreline AND removing the mess. The crews are all hardworking and work the entire duration of each service.—Jill N, Lake Minnetonka, St Albans Bay
Since those first days the team has been back every year making sure we have a beautifully clean beach area. We wouldn't think of starting a summer of water activities without Waterfront Restoration's schedule on our calendar. We and our grandchildren, ages 2 to 12, love jumping off the dock into completely weed free water! —Sue S, Lake Minnetonka, Wayzata Bay
Lake Weed Removal With Waterfront Restoration In Minnesota
An experienced team of divers roots out lake weeds one-by-one and dispose of them off-site. Additionally, they will skim off floating weeds, rake the shallows, and leave the whole space clean and ready to enjoy.
Without lake plants, lakes would have fewer aquatic insects, minnows, and other wildlife. If too many aquatic plants are removed from lakeshores, fish and wildlife populations and water clarity may suffer.
Minnesota is home to about 150 species of aquatic plants, most of which are native species. When native plants interfere with boating or swimming some control may be desired. But what most native aquatic plants need is protection, not elimination, so they can continue to function as part of healthy lake ecosystems.
Invasive aquatic weeds like Eurasian watermilfoil, curly-leaf pondweed, hydrilla, and flowering rush threaten Minnesota lakes by outcompeting native plants, forming dense mats that block sunlight, reduce oxygen levels, and disrupt habitats, ultimately harming fish and wildlife. These weeds also pose economic challenges by increasing management costs and decreasing property values, while making recreational activities like swimming, boating, and fishing difficult.
What Factors Influence Lake Weeds?
THE “AGE” OF THE LAKE
Lakes undergo a natural aging process by which, over thousands of years, they slowly fill up with sediment. This sediment is primarily decayed plant and animal matter and eroded soil that has washed in from the surrounding land. The sediment also contains nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorous. As the sediment builds up, the lake gets shallower, the bottom sediments become more fertile, and conditions in the lake become more favorable for lake weed growth.
NUTRIENTS
Like land-based plants, aquatic plants need sunlight, water, carbon dioxide, and nutrients-including phosphorous, nitrogen, and potassium to grow. Northern Minnesota lakes typically have few aquatic plants because the watershed is low in phosphorous and nitrogen. In central and southern Minnesota, where the soils are naturally more fertile, more nitrogen and phosphorous enter lakes from the watershed, so these nutrient-rich lakes tend to have more aquatic plants and algae.
WEATHER
During periods of heavy rainfall, increased runoff brings more nutrients into a lake. These additional nutrients may be released from flooded soils or carried into the lake on silt or clay particles. Excess nutrients often boost plant growth, particularly algae or free-floating aquatic plants. If rainfall and water levels are normal, nutrient levels and plant growth tend to remain stable. Conversely, low water levels can promote plant growth, particularly that of rooted plants, by expanding the shallow-water areas available for growth.
HUMAN ACTIVITIES
Intense cultivation or land development near a lake can also increase the amount of aquatic plants by increasing the amount of nutrients flowing from the watershed into the water. Nutrient-laden discharges from sewage treatment plants, livestock feedlots, and leaky septic systems promote heavy growth of aquatic plants. Development within a watershed also speeds up the aging process of a lake. The construction of roads and houses removes vegetation that would normally protect soils, leading to more soil erosion. Eroded soils can cover sand and gravel providing additional areas where plants might grow. The addition of houses, paved driveways, and other hard surfaces adds to the amount of nutrient-rich runoff that flows into lakes and streams. For all of these reasons, lakes and ponds that did not support a dense growth of aquatic plants in their natural state may show increased growth because of human activities.
Thoroughness
Safety
Guarantee
You won't feel or see any invasive weeds. The difference is clear when comparing your lake bottom to the neighbor who used an alternative solution.
All divers are background checked. We ensure no employees are convicted of theft, vandalism, or assault.
We provide exceptional attention to detail, perform extra touches, and never compromise on quality.
Each cleanup consists of multiple sweeps to ensure we thoroughly remove the roots and don't miss anything.
We are fully insured. In the unlikely occurrence of a diver getting injured on the job or if damage is caused to you or your property, you/we are protected.
If you notice missed patches of weeds after our cleanup service, we will come out and remove them immediately. If you're still not wowed with any aspect of our service, we'll give you a full refund for the visit.
We carry out a 15-point inspection checklist to guarantee quality, and then we follow up with an email afterward to let you know the details of the completed job.
We take extra precautions to remove cans, glass and sticks within the area that could harm swimmers.
We have hundreds of delighted clients and earn most of our business from referrals. Check out our google reviews!
WE ARE REFERRED FOR A REASON
Whether you use your waterfront for swimming, boating, entertaining, or viewing—Waterfront Restoration provides you summer long peace of mind via the most thorough SCUBA deep cleaning results in the lake weed removal industry.
We are referred for a reason. With 20+ years of experience, hundreds upon hundreds of delighted clients, and on nearly every metro lake, we are truly honored to have earned such trust. If you have never used our service before, we are very grateful for the opportunity to work with you, and are happy to provide testimonials from neighbors nearby you for you to speak with. Our by-the-root removal service are backed by our Love Your Lakefront Guarantee. 100% Guaranteed Results. Make the right choice - the safe choice. All services backed by our money-back, Love Your Lakefront Guarantee: If you notice missed patches of weeds after we perform cleanup, we will come out to clear them up right away. If you're still not wowed with any aspect of our services or aren't seeing the pristine lakefront you deserve, we'll give you a full refund for the visit.
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10 Step SCUBA Lake Weed Removal Process
- During your free lake weed removal analysis, we’ll plan the cleanup times around the most effective schedule. If you’d like, we’ll even let you know when we’re on our way!
- Once the experienced dive team arrives, they’ll review your instructions and suit up in SCUBA gear.
- They’ll pull the invasive weeds from your lake area, getting to the root of the problem for longer-lasting beach enjoyment.
- We won’t stop there…we’ll remove any dangerous objects or debris we find underwater.
- Missing something? We’ll find and return valuables, too.
- We’ll pay close attention to hard surfaces and irrigation intakes, observing areas for zebra mussels and other invasive species and let you know what we discover.
- The shallows will get special attention when we rake the lake bottom near shore and collect loose lake weeds.
- We’ll remove garbage and organic material, thoroughly clean your dock, and make sure the whole property looks great.
- We’ll take notes of anything out-of-the-ordinary so the next visit is as efficient as possible.
- You’ll get a follow-up notice so you know we’ve been there. There’s a Love Your Lakefront Guarantee. If something’s not quite right, we’ll fix it immediately!
LAKEFRONT Services
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