At Aqua Services, we know that aquatic vegetation management isn’t just about appearances. It's also about about protecting the health and functionality of your waterbody, ensuring it serves its purpose safely and sustainably. From homeowners associations and golf courses to municipalities and private landowners, our team partners with a variety of clients to support the long-term health of lakes and ponds across the Southeast.
The Challenge
Riprap, layers of strategically placed rock along shorelines, is essential for preventing erosion and protecting your waterbody’s infrastructure. Over time, however, vegetation can take root within the riprap, compromising its effectiveness and leading to structural and operational challenges.
In Georgia, we work with a client under a recurring vegetation management contract to help them keep vegetation in their riprap and spillways under control. For this site, maintaining clear riprap and spillways is critical for protecting the integrity and function of their waterbody, and for supporting overall site operations.
Our Science-Driven Approach
To address these challenges, our team uses specialized equipment designed to safely access riprap and spillway areas that are difficult to reach with standard equipment. We apply EPA-registered herbicides in a targeted, responsible manner to control unwanted vegetation while protecting surrounding habitats and the functionality of the shoreline.
The Importance of Ongoing Vegetation Management
Routine monitoring and vegetation management are essential to preventing small problems from turning into expensive repairs or operational setbacks. By proactively managing riprap areas on a consistent schedule, we help clients maintain the shoreline’s structural integrity, reduce erosion risk, and support a healthier aquatic environment.
Our ongoing work in Georgia is a testament to how targeted, science-driven aquatic vegetation management can protect your investment and keep your waterbody functioning at its best. We are committed to helping property managers, industrial clients, municipalities, and communities maintain waterbodies that can be enjoyed and relied upon for years to come.
Ready to Simplify Your Riprap Vegetation Management?
Our science-driven strategies are designed to help clients of all sizes—from large utility sites to residential lakes—maintain healthy, functional waterbodies. By controlling invasive species and managing vegetation growth, we protect shoreline structures and help ensure that your waterbody remains a valuable asset for recreation, irrigation, and wildlife habitat.
If you manage a lake, pond, or reservoir, Aqua Services can help you implement a recurring vegetation management plan that protects your shoreline and keeps your waterbody operating as intended.
About Aqua Services, A Jones Lake Management Partner
Since 1983, Aqua Services has been a trusted leader in lake and pond management, delivering scientifically backed solutions to create and maintain healthy, balanced, and beautiful waterbodies. As a Jones Lake Management Partner, our team specializes in a full range of services to include algae and aquatic weed control, aeration systems, water quality monitoring, fisheries management, hydraulic dredging, invasive species control, and shoreline restoration. We work with HOAs, municipalities, golf courses, and private lake owners throughout Alabama, Arkansas and Georgia to maintain balanced and thriving aquatic environments through science-based and sustainable management practices.
