What the Heck is Phragmites? Phragmites (pronounced frag-mite-eez) is a tall, dense, reed-like grass that’s invading wetlands all over Michigan. Around here, we just call it “frag”—because once you’ve dealt with it, you’ll be on a first-name basis too. This plant is no ordinary nuisance. Frag grows in thick, impenetrable stands that choke out native…
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We Love Lakes, But Not the Cattail Invasion Cattails. You’ve seen them. Tall, fuzzy-topped, and waving at you like they own the place. Sure, they look peaceful—until they take over your shoreline like it’s their personal jungle gym. If you’re tired of losing your view (and your patience), you’re not alone. We meet landowners across…
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Lily Pads: Pretty Plant or Pond Problem? At Savin Lake Services, we love nature. We also love helping people enjoy their lakes and ponds without turning them into a jungle of lily pads! Lily pads can be beautiful, sure—but when they take over, it’s like your lake grew a green carpet overnight. Let’s talk about…
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Michigan’s Rivers: A Powerful Past and a Cleaner Future Michigan’s rivers have always played an important role in our state’s success. During the logging era, rivers helped float huge logs down to mills and factories. These moving waterways made it possible to build towns, power machines, and move goods. The Tittabawassee River, which flows through…
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Phragmities is an invasive species here in Michigan. Savin Lake Services uses modern drone technology to help control it. Phragmities is actually a beautiful plant which is used decoratively both outdoors and indoors. Unfortunately, the species if Phragmities called Phragmites Australis is not native to Michigan and chokes other native plants. For this reason, the…
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Lake Shamrock is a beautiful community lake in Clare, Michigan. Over the years, silt, sand and organic debris have build up making the lake nearly impossible to navigate. New islands literally formed over the decades! This is the story of how Savin Lake Services in partnership with the City of Clare is restoring this wonderful…
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Pond Dredging: How Savin Lake Services Can Restore Your Pond’s Beauty Here at Savin Lake Services, we’re not just a company that cares about lakes and ponds—we’re crazy about them! And if your pond isn’t looking quite like it used to, don’t worry. Pond dredging might be the solution you need to bring it back…
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Why Do We Dredge? Canal and channel dredging are critical processes that keep Michigan’s waterways safe, clean, and accessible. In a state known for its abundance of lakes, rivers, and canals, maintaining these water routes is vital for both recreational and practical purposes. Over time, natural processes like water flow, weather, and plant growth can…
DetailsSavin Lake Services Case Study 24.09-Charlie – The Clare Dredging Project Once upon a time, The city of Clare had a beautiful lake right within the city limits. Over the last 3 decades, silt and sand entering Lake Shamrock from the Tobacco River accumulated so much debris, that new islands actually started forming! Savin Lake…
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A Brief History Our founding fathers understood that private land ownership is the cornerstone of a free society. It promotes a certain pride of ownership and is a major factor in creating wealth and a strong economy. We see property ownership mentioned many times throughout our Constitution and Bill of Rights. This is a big…
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