ILMA-LAKES MEMBERSHIP COMMITMENT

Aquatic Weed Technology

Contact: Staff
159 N. Garden Ave., P.O. Box 72197, Roselle, IL 60172
Phone: 630-893-0810, Fax: 630-894-1774
Website: www.aquaticweed.com E-mail:
Aquatic Weed Technology provides aquatic plant management programs throughout Illinois. We also provide and install aeration systems for lakes and ponds. All of our programs, services and products are tailored to fit your individual needs, and all of our work is guaranteed to your satisfaction. If you have any questions on services, products or prices; or would like a free estimate, please feel free to call us; we would be happy to discuss a solution to your waterway and aquatic needs.

BioTechnical Erosion Control, Ltd
Contact: Randolph J. Stowe
10015 Wright Road, Harvard, IL 60033
Phone: 815-648-2253, Fax: 815-648-2403
Website: www.naturalshorelines.com E-mail: cpesc750@yahoo.com
Provides design-build solutions for shoreline stabilization, buffer enhancement, and fishery/wildlife habitat projects. Over the past 18 years, BECL has designed / installed over sixty stream, river, and shoreline projects in eight states, ranging in price from $ 2,500 to $ 375,000. As a design-build firm, BECL can help clients: Assess and evaluate existing conditions; Identify and develop innovative solutions that provide multiple benefits; Identify and pursue available outside funding sources; Facilitate regulatory permitting efforts; Prioritize and phase elements of larger projects to match funding timelines; Construct and subsequently maintain projects.

C & C Dredging Service
Contact: Timothy J. Cantwell
775 Oakwood Road, Unit 2, Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Phone: 847-438-9153, Fax: 847-438-9158
E-mail: dredgeman@aol.com
Specialize in hydraulic and mechanical dredging of all types and applications. In addition to dredging we also provide our services for the installation of storm water detention systems, maintenance and installation of storm water ponds, installation of storm sewer and drainage structures, piping and shoreline retention systems. We also provide general excavation and hauling services.

Cochran & Wilken, Inc.

Contact: Peter Berrini
5201 S. Sixth Street Road, Springfield, IL 62703
Phone: 217-585-8300, Fax: 21-585-1890
Website: www.cochran-wilken.com E-mail: gwilken@cochran-wilken.com
Cochran & Wilken, Inc. is a multi-disciplined consulting engineering firm committed to restoring and protecting water resources. Our company provides solutions for complex natural resource problems with a particular focus on lake restoration, hydraulic and mechanical dredging, watershed management, streams and wetlands and fisheries. We specialize in water quality improvement, increased recreational opportunities, and enhanced habitat by utilizing sound engineering and ecological principles. Our services include: diagnostic/feasibility studies, lake assessments and management plans, sedimentation surveys, water quality monitoring, aquatic plant management, shoreline stabilization, aeration and destratification, regulatory permitting, and dam safety inspections.

Cowhey Gudmundson Leder, Ltd.

Contact: Brian Vallesky
300 Park Boulevard, Suite 205, Itasca, IL 60143
Phone: 630-250-9595, Fax: 630-250-9644
Website: www.cgl-ltd.com
Cowhey Gudmundson Leder, Ltd. is an established and highly respected professional consulting firm. Providing personalized site civil engineering, land surveying and natural resources services to both private sector clients and governmental agencies for over 29 years. Our broad spectrum of consulting expertise is in the area of site development design of residential, industrial, office, commercial, institutional, municipal, and recreational development properties. Our capabilities range from project feasibility studies and land use analysis through storm water management, flood hazard studies, environmental impact studies, earthwork analysis, wetland delineation and mitigation plans, forestry services, natural resource preservation, and site planning and engineering.

Environmental Aquatic Management
Contact: Kevin Dahm
P.O. Box 7239, Algonquin, IL 60102
Phone: 847-960-7252, Fax: 847-960-7253
Founded in 1993, EAM is a full service lake and pond management company. We handle all types of weed and algae situations and any type of lake or pond management. We provide complete aeration services, including new units and repairing older compressors and fountains. EAM provides complete lake/pond studies and surveys as well as water testing. We provide electrofishing surveys and fish stocking. EAM also provides mute swan sales and services. Lake and pond management is our only business 12 months a year.

Environmental Horizons, Inc.

Contact: LeAnn Colburn
5027 Grey Fox Drive, Sheboygan WI, 53081
Phone/Fax: 920-287-7872, Cell: 262-497-9359
Website: www.environmentalhorizons.com E-mail: info@environmentalhorizons.com
Services provided by our licensed professional hydrologist and certified lake manager include Aquatic Plant Surveys, Aquatic Plant Management Planning, Comprehensive Lake and Watershed Management Planning, Grant Writing, Trophic State Assessment, Sediment Analysis, Watershed and Wetland Delineation, Bathymetric Mapping, Water Quality Monitoring, Environmental Land Use Planning, GIS Mapping, Educational Programming, and County, Local, and State Permitting.

Hanson Professional Services

Contact: Rodger Anderson
1525 S. 6th Street, Springfield, IL 62703-2801
Phone: 217-747-9309 Fax: 217-788-2503
Website: www.hanson-inc.com E-mail: randerson@hanson-inc.com
Innovative staff at Hanson is a single source of architecture, engineering, management and professional services.  Hanson offers the full range of quality services committed to protecting our environment while providing economical solutions to achieve project goals.  Such services include diagnostic/feasibility studies, wetland delineation, aquatic resources management, surveying, grant and permit preparation, and multiple engineering disciplines.

Hey & Associates, Inc.

Contact: Tim Pollowy
26575 W. Commerce Drive, Suite 601, Volo, IL 60073
Phone: 847-740-0888, Fax: 847-740-2888
Website: www.heyassoc.com E-mail: volo@heyassoc.com
Hey and Associates, Inc. was founded in 1976 in response to the growing need for comprehensive water resource solutions. The firm offers particular expertise in solving water resource-related problems, focusing on watershed and stormwater planning and engineering, aquatic ecosystem restoration and wetland delineation and management. Our multi-disciplinary staff of scientists and engineers allows us to bring a fresh creative view to identify opportunities in water resources and ecological issues. In creating our solutions, we consider our clients’ regulatory, design, construction, and long-term management requirements.

Kabbes Engineering, Inc.

Contact: Karen Kabbes
1250 S. Grove Avenue, Suite 105, Barrington, IL 60010
Phone: 847-842-9663, Fax: 847-842-9960
Website: www.kabbesengineering.com
E-mail: kckabbes@kabbesengineering.com
KEI is a multidisciplinary engineering, landscape architecture and environmental services firm with extensive local, state and national experience in water resource and environmental issues. Park planning, lake and stream restoration, shoreline stabilization, dredging, water quality issues, permitting, and grant preparation are just a few of KEI’s strength. Proud of their award winning park and waterway projects, KEI is located in Barrington, Illinois.

Lake and Pond Solutions, LLC

Contact: Roy Carlson
W5587 Briarwood, Elkhorn, WI 53121
Phone: 262-742-2600, Fax: 217-742-3600
Website: www.lakeandpondsolutions.com
E-mail: roy@lakeandpondsolutions.com
At Lake and Pond Solutions LLC we pride ourselves on being your one stop source for lakes and ponds. Project Management-Aeration-Lake Management Planning-Aquatic Plant Management Plans-Nuisance Weed & Algae Control-Herbicide & Algaecide Sales-Lake and Pond/Lake Liners
-Fountains-Fish Stocking-Aquatic Plant Stocking-General Consultation

Lake Rip Rap, Inc.

Contact: Hank Sutton
15890 Oak Lane, Girard, IL 62640
Phone: 217-899-9706, Fax: 217-627-3137\
Website: www.LakeRiprap.com E-mail: hank@LakeRiprap.com
Lake Rip Rap, Inc. specializes in complete shoreline services including studies, erosion control recommendations, permitting and construction. The Company Goal is “To economically provide the most environmentally responsible methods and designs available today”. To accomplish the goal, shoreline studies are conducted with innovative techniques to expedite the survey and the habitat / erosion control measures are built by “no touch” construction methods utilizing unique mechanical boats and barge mounted hydro-seeders. Lake Rip Rap, Inc. has developed and implemented improved shoreline Habitat designs for high wave energy; Breakwaters with Transitional Wetlands; and very cost effective Lean Revetments.

Living Habitats

Contact: Heidi Natura, Founder & Partner
6457 N. Sayre Ave., Chicago, IL 60631
Phone:773-467-1634Fax:773-467-8575
Website: www.livinghabitats.com E-mail: heidinatura@livinghabitats.com
Living Habitats serves its clients through realization of their goals for beauty, function, meaning, integrity, and culture in the landscape.  We deliver design solutions that support sustainable practices and historic natural processes while creating engaging and beautiful aesthetics that address many functional needs.  With expertise in shoreline restoration for ponds and lakes in managed watersheds, we are poised to help you understand your existing situation, the variables involved, and the potential options for improving your aquatic and surrounding terrestrial environments.

Living Water Consultants, Inc.

Contact: Ted Gray, CPES, P.E.
1 S.132 Summit Ave., Suite 403, Oakbrook, IL 60181
Phone: 630-261-1133,(cell) 630-430-8999, Fax: 630-261-1144
Website: www.livingwatersconsultants.com E-mail:info@livingwatersconsultants.com
Lake & stream restoration and management, stormwater eco-engineering, watershed action plans and construction management.

Marine Biochemists

Contact: John Cortell
809 Hicks Drive, Suite A, Elburn, IL 60119
Phone: 630-365-1720, Fax: 630-365-1721
Website: www.marinebiochemists.com E-mail: johncortell@marinebiochemists.com
Marine Biochemists provide complete lake management services which include: Aquatic Plant and Algae Control, Custom Lake-bed Aeration, System Sales and Installation, Fountain Sales, Installation and Service, Nutrient Abatement, and Water Quality Analysis. Our licensed Aquatic Management Professionals are able to assist you with designing a custom management program to meet your aquatic needs and budget.

Oak Prairie Farms

Contact: Jim Heinrich
W4642 Highway 33, Pardeeville, WI 53954
Phone: 608-429-3882 (Toll Free: 800-894-3884) Fax: 608-429-3882
Website: www.oakprairiefarm.com E-mail: customercare@oakprairiefarm.com
Oak Prairie Farm is a leader in lakeside landscaping, shoreline stabilization and streambank protection. Our wild native seeds and plants are the right choice to provide a full season of blooms. We have beautiful choices for sand, rip rap, engineered stone, loam or clay: from full sun to full shade. We can help you attract butterflies and songbirds, control erosion, exclude waterfowl from lawns, and protect our lakes and streams from sediments. We also provide emergent aquatic and submergent aquatic plants for water gardening: from back yard reflection pools to large wildlife ponds. Call our toll free number to discuss how we can help you.

Organic Sediment Removal Systems

Contact: Richard Kohutko
N9397 7th Avenue South, Necedah, WI 54646
Phone: 608-565-7105, Fax: 608-565-6434
Website: www.pondclean.com E-mail: richncat@tds.net
Organic Sediment Removal Systems uses a hydraulic method to remove sediments. It is unique to the industry in these ways: 1) Reaches areas in lakes and ponds where augers and heavy equipment cannot; to depths of 3 feet to 150 feet. 2) Sized for portability; designed to clean smaller ponds. It is less intrusive and non-destructive to established, landscaped areas and ponds with healthy eco-systems. 3) Semi-confined areas such as boat slips, harbors, confined pump houses, and cisterns are no problem. 4) Environmentally-friendly; can target specific areas in tight places or remove sediment completely from small garden ponds to larger ponds or lakes.

Riverwalls Ltd.
Contact: Darryl Burkett
P.O. Box 562, Barrington, IL 60010
Phone: 847-382-9696, Fax: 847-516-0116
E-mail: Riverwalls@aol.com
Riverwalls LTD. Established 1995; A division of Scott Tree and Landscape Corp., established 1968. Riverwalls targets shoreline stabilization on golf course terrain. The equipment is the most modern state of the art available. Our footprint is 2 to 3 ponds per square inch. Our services include sheet pile (steel/plastic) segmental block walls, out-crop boulder, rip-rap, gabions, concrete revetment blanket, check dams, silt traps, geosynthetics and vegetation. We are the Illinois distributor for MANTA-RAY Earth anchors.

SePRO Corporation

Contact: Mark Litwiler
11550 N. Meridian Street, Suite 600, Carmel, IN 46032-4562
Phone: 317-580-8282, Fax: 317-580-8290
Website: www.sepro.com E-mail: markl@sepro.com
The industry leader in aquatic plant management, SePEO Corporation has provided professional focus on specialty markets since 1993. Current product line for the professional lake manager includes: Sonar* A.S. aquatic herbicide, Sonar Q* Quick Release aquatic herbicide, FasTEST* immunoassay system, Nautique* aquatic herbicide, Captain* algaecide, AquaPro* aquatic herbicide, Revive* biological water quality enhancer and Renovate* aquatic herbicide.

STS Consultants Ltd.
Contact: William J. Weaver
750 Corporate Woods Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Phone: 847-279-2500, Fax: 847-279-2510
Website: www.stsconsultants.com E-mail: weaver@stsconsultants.com
STS Consultants Ltd. has been a leader in the environmental, engineering and construction industry since 1948. Our diverse range of services and experienced employees provide increased productivity and cost savings for our clients. STS works with our industrial, commercial and government clients to achieve their environmental objectives and to meet regulatory requirements. From water control systems to wastewater management to wetland design, STS can develop, evaluate and maintain programs that directly contribute to the integrity of property and structure assets or provide design engineering for new improvements. STS also works with clients to develop and implement effective environmental permitting and management strategies. Go to www.stsconsultants.com to learn more.

Watershed Resource Consultants

Contact: Randolph J. Stowe
10015 Wright Road, Harvard, IL 60033
Phone: 815-648-2262, Fax: 815-648-2403
Website: www.watershedrc.com E-mail: rstowe@watershedrc.com
Watershed Resource Consultants, Inc. (WRC) is an engineering firm specializing in water resource management and environmental planning.  Based in northeastern Illinois, WRC has expertise in urban and urbanizing watersheds, including the assessment and management of lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands. An Illinois Registered Professional Design Firm, WRC provides engineering design and planning services to units of government, non-profit organizations, land developers, homeowner associations, as well as private landowners.   Services include: GIS based watershed master planning; Riparian corridor assessment & natural channel design; Streambank and shoreline stabilization ; Lake management planning; Planning and design of urban stormwater management systems; Water quality Best Management Practices.

Water Specialists
Contact: Frank Hauser
875 Waterford, Grayslake, IL 60030
Phone: 847-223-9751, Fax: 847-549-9199
Website: www.waterspecialists.org
Water Specialists is a complete lake rehabilitation company. We also provide potable water supply services for corrosion control, THM/TCE removal, Oxidations and Seale Contal, MTBE/Oil removal and Ion exchange.