Aquascapers Pitch in on Rivers Alive Cleanup
Aquascapers Amy Davidson, Paul Slovisky, Evan Carpenter, Jeremy Brown and Zach Burrell joined other volunteers from the Georgia Association of Water Professionals on Friday, October 18 to cleanup Rottenwood Creek in Marietta. The group walked (and waded) to remove litter, debris and even several shopping carts from the creek and its banks! The Rottenwood Creek cleanup event […]
Paddling Through History on the Etowah River
Aquascape Environmental’s Jim Lanier is part of the 2013 hosting committee for “Paddling Through History,” an event to benefit the Coosa River Basin Initiative and the Etowah River Water Trail Project on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013. Several Aquascapers have attended in past years, and it’s gotten a universal thumbs up! This special event takes in one […]
The City of Atlanta Joins the Green Infrastructure Movement
Image credit: U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyIn February 2013, the City of Atlanta took a major step towards sustainability by updating its Post-Development Stormwater Management Ordinance to promote the use of Green Infrastructure on new and redevelopment projects in the City. The new ordinance requires new and redeveloped sites to treat the first inch of stormwater […]
You win, we win!
Each summer, we send a survey to our contracted Lake Management customers seeking feedback on our customer service; and each summer, we’ve been delighted by the response! We never stop striving to give you the very best service, so it’s gratifying to hear that you’re pleased. We also review and carefully consider the suggestions we […]
Aquascapers Win for a Community Cause
On Saturday, June 8, Evan Carpenter (our Lake Operations Manager) and Tim Parker (former Aquascape Lake Technician) entered the Fishing for Funds 2013 Tournament in Mountain Park, Ga. The catch and release fishing tournament was a fundraiser for the Mountain Park Playground, with a goal of raising $75,000 in order to purchase a new playground. In […]
On Earth Day, Look to Your Own Backyard to Make a Difference
Earth Day is the perfect time to give some thought to how you should maintain your property to protect your watershed. For example: If you live on a lake or pond, plant a buffer strip of dense, native vegetation to stabilize the shore edge and filter pollutants. The Georgia Native Plave Society frequently posts information […]
“Recycling” Sports Equipment for a Good Cause
AE’s Lake Operations Manager, Evan Carpenter, and Jessica Lenderman, IFS’s Director of Mobilization, prepare to unload balls and bikes.Aquascape Environmental today donated dozens of soccer balls, basketballs, Frisbees, bikes and other sports equipment recovered from Metro Atlanta lakes and ponds. The equipment was delivered to the International Sports Federation (ISF) office in Acworth, Georgia. ISF […]
Camp Pond Gets Thumbs Up!
Each summer, 800+ kids in the Metro Atlanta area attend summer camp at High Meadows School in Roswell, Ga. The camp focuses on self improvement, personal responsibility, and environmental respect. Aquascape Environmental supports the camp mission, and we have a special connection with High Meadows – our own Evan Carpenter is an alumnus – so […]
