2009 Business Guide
The Business Guide is produced annually by WAL and is intended to be a handy take home reference of lake businesses that serve Wisconsin.The Guide is not an all-inclusive list of lake businesses.
The Guide includes information on the North American Lake Management Society’s Certification program (exits site) for lake managers and professionals. This certification program can be a useful tool in assessing lake management expertise.
Inclusion in the 2009 Business guide is not an endorsement of any products, services, or business by the Wisconsin Association of Lakes.
2009 Business Guide (PDF 3.48 MB)
We are a manufacturer of specialized aquatic plant management systems. Our products include: harvesters, transports, trailers, trailer conveyors, and shore conveyors. Our exclusive crane boats are used for aquatic plant root removal, underwater rototilling, and cattail/reed mowing.
Since 1964 Aquarius Systems has manufactured and supplied a wide variety of equipment for surface water management applications worldwide. Our product line includes aquatic plant harvesters, debris skimming vessels, aquatic vegetation cutters, amphibious excavators and many other custom designed vessels. To learn more, visit our web site at www.aquarius-systems.com!
Ayres Associates has completed numerous lake surveys, management plans, and lake rehabilitation projects. Our project team is recognized statewide for its knowledge of lake ecosystem analyses, sampling, testing, land-use and water-quality relationships, and cost-effective best management practices.
Environmental Horizons, Inc (EHI) is a full service environmental consulting firm, which specializes in land and water resource management. EHI has fully licensed and certified professionals in the field of limnology, hydrology and soil science. Services offered include grant writing, aquatic plant surveys, lake and aquatic plant management planning, sediment sampling and analysis, nutrient modeling, watershed and wetland delineation, bathymetric mapping, and organizational development. Environmental land use planning is also provided focusing on ordinance review and recommendations, GIS mapping, and environmental corridor delineation. Additional services include terrestrial plant community identification, soils classification and mapping, ecosystem assessment, and permitting.
Onterra, LLC provides a variety of lake-related services ranging from science-based diagnostic/feasibility studies to comprehensive lake management plans consisting of aquatic plant inventories, stakeholder education, watershed and water quality analysis, and implementation plan development. Onterra also offers aquatic plant management planning and treatment monitoring services.
Vierbicher has improved the quality and protection of Wisconsin lakes and waterways. From initial funding and study to project implementation, we have provided engineering solutions for lake organizations for over 30 years.
Walsh Marine products is a manufacturer of navigational aids for inland waterways. Specializing in buoys and floats, our product line includes Coast Guard approved regulatory buoys and barrier floats ranging in sizes from 13” to 24” x 45”. Our products are made from a high-density polyethylene plastic providing a seamless product with vinyl graphics that will not fade for a minimum of 5 years. We also carry a full array of hardware in hot dipped galvanized and stainless steel. With many custom designs under our belt, if you can’t find what you need chances are we can help you with your need.
The Wheeler Van Sickle and Anderson law firm practices engages in a wide ranging practice, including the counseling and representation of business, non-profit organizations, local units of governments, and individuals. Environmental and water and land conservation/preservation law are included in the firm's practice.