Many Minnesotans have likely experienced swimmer’s itch at some point in their lives, especially if you have a lakefront property or spend most summer days swimming at the lake. If you’ve had it, then you also know that it is an irritating rash that can come on somewhat suddenly.  Everyone’s reaction to swimmer’s itch is […]

You’ve seen the billboards or the signs at waterfronts warning to “stop aquatic hitchhikers.” Although other aquatic species can spread from lake to lake, one of the most common and damaging invasive species is the zebra mussel.  Zebra mussels are invasive mollusks, meaning they are not native to the lakes of Minnesota. They are a […]

At Waterfront Restoration, we know how troublesome cattails and lily pads can be for someone with a lakefront property. Not only do these plants affect the appearance of your lakefront, they can make it harder to swim or navigate a boat through. Even though these plants can cause problems when they really start to grow […]

During hot weather conditions, the production of harmful algae blooms can increase, thereby perpetuating more harm to both humans and pets alike (2)(3).  But what exactly are blue-green algae?  First off, they are much different from the conventional algae. Blue-green algae occur naturally in any aquatic body as a form of photosynthetic bacteria known as […]

Until the 18th Century, Lake Minnetonka was a secret to nearly everyone except for the Native Americans. Although they were never permanent settlers, the Dakota, Ojibwe, Iowa, and Cheyenne people all lived around the lake at different times. There were likely people inhabiting the region as far back as 8000 BCE at the end of […]

For 17 years, Waterfront Restoration has been serving lakeshore homeowners across the state of Minnesota. Our mission to provide families the most effective and eco-friendly solution to lake weed removal. Since our humble beginnings in the Lake Minnetonka area, Waterfront Restoration has now expanded to all corners of the state. Above all, we pride ourselves […]

Organic sediment (muck) builds up when plants do not fully decompose. This happens if there is an overload of dead, decaying plant material, excessive algae blooms, or if the environment is not suitable for healthy bacteria activity. Muck is high in organics (food), nitrogen, and phosphorous. These variables are increased by other organisms such as […]