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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Let’s Get Technical If a non-river/fresh body of water is greater that 10 acres it is called a lake. If it is 10 acres or less it is a pond. That was easy. They had to draw the line somewhere. With many things in life there are always exceptions and this line can be gray.…
SAVIN LAKE SERVICES LOVES THIS COUNTRY We live in the Greatest Nation in the history of planet Earth. That is not just a catchy title to draw visitors to our website. Think about it. At anytime, day or night, we have access to clean water and food. Most countries can’t say that. The United States…
First of all, what is a Wake Boat? From time to time Savin Lake Services likes to not only take care of our customers’ lakes and ponds, but to also educate. In order to preserve Michigan’s lake and ponds for future generations, we need your help. So, what is a Wake Boat? We’ve all seen…