Swimmer's Itch Cycle - Savin Lake Services

Swimmer’s Itch

What is Swimmer’s Itch? It is a parasite that causes us to itch. Before you panic, it’s not anything to worry about. It’s more of an annoyance. We all have different skin types so the severity is different from person to person. At Savin Lake Services we understand that work yields reward and in this…

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Savin Lake Services getting ready to dredge

Lake Dredging

What is Lake Dredging? We live in a world that is constantly changing and lakes are no exception. Over time lakes fill up with sediment that needs to be removed. Without proper maintenance, silt, sand and organic materials will build up and cause horrible odors, scum, algae, discoloration and aquatic plant overgrowth. Savin Lake Services…

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Watermeal (Wolffia spp.)

This is a very tiny, free floating, rootless plant. It is light green in color. It can be mistaken for algae or duckweed. Usually it grows in quiet waters with no wave activity. Concern: Dense colonies can completely cover the surface and will cause dissolved oxygen depletions and fish kill. We are the lake management…

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Water Shield (Brasenia schreberi)

Oval leaves that float on the surface. The leaves are green on top and the underside is reddish-purple. Stems attach at the center of the leaves. There is a distinctive gelatinous slime on the underside of the leaves and coating the stem. Concern: Can form large colonies that interfere with boating and fishing activities. We…

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