Lake and Pond Management in Idaho
From long winters under ice to hot, dry summers, we manage Idaho lakes, ponds and reservoirs from our office in Eagle.
Serving Idaho
Restoring balance to Idaho lakes and ponds
Living Waters Environmental manages lakes, ponds and reservoirs across Idaho from our office in Eagle. From mountain lakes and community ponds to irrigation reservoirs and golf course water features, we test the water, map what is happening below the surface and build a management plan around your goals.
Every project starts with a Lake and Pond Assessment. We look at water quality, plants, algae and sediment to find what is driving the problem, then recommend the right mix of services.
Lake management in Idaho
What shapes Idaho lakes and ponds
Long ice cover
Ice stays on many ponds for much of the winter, and shallow ponds can run low on oxygen under it and lose fish.
Hot, dry summers
Hot, dry summers warm the water and drive algae blooms.
Irrigation fed ponds
Many ponds are filled with irrigation water that carries nutrients, which feed algae and weeds.
Invasive mussels
Quagga mussels were found in the Snake River in 2023. Boaters must stop at every open inspection station.
Who to call
Reporting blooms and invasive species in Idaho
Algae blooms
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality runs the harmful algal bloom program and works with Idaho Health and Welfare and local health districts on public notices. Report a bloom at (866) 671-5385 or algae@deq.idaho.gov.
Invasive species
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture runs the state invasive species program and keeps the noxious weed list. Report a sighting to the Idaho Invasive Species Hotline at (877) 336-8676.
Plants and algae in Idaho
See what grows in Idaho waters and which species are listed: Idaho Aquatic Plants and Idaho Algae. Not sure what you found? Call us and we will help confirm it.
Our services
What we do in Idaho
Diagnostics
Water quality monitoring, sediment analysis, algae and cyanotoxin testing and aquatic plant identification.
Mapping and Surveys
Sonar lake mapping, Eco-Fish mapping, aquatic plant surveys and GIS.
Management and Restoration
Aquatic plants and algae, invasive species, nutrient mitigation, sediment reduction, fisheries and more.
Aeration and Fountains
Oxygen Saturation Technology (OST®), diffused aeration, surface aeration and fountains.
Who we serve
Lakes and ponds of every kind
We work with HOAs and property owners, golf courses and resorts, public agencies, irrigation districts, farms, ranches and vineyards, fisheries, marinas and wastewater facilities.
Get started
Talk to an aquatic specialist
Tell us about your water and your goals, and we will help you plan the next step.