Aquatic Weed Harvesting & Hydro-Raking

Aquatic Technologies also specializes in harvesting and Hydro-Raking. Mechanical harvesting and Raking on lakes and ponds can be an effective management tool. Removing plants (biomass) can reduce internal nutrients content of a lake or pond; as a result, reducing the overall internal nutrient value (load) of the waterbody.

Hydro- Raking

The Hydro-Rake can be described as a “floating backhoe”. The equipment can operate in shallow water (<2 feet) and it can work to depths of 12 feet. The Hydro-Rake is successful at removing plants, hummocks, roots, stumps and emergent shoreline vegetation. A hydro-rake is operated from the water to “rake” the sediment layer, collecting plants and detritus with its various attachments.

Mechanical Harvesting:

Mechanical harvesting boats are engineered to cut and remove aquatic plants from targeted areas.  Harvested “Cut” plants travel a conveyor belt, are placed in holding areas on the boat and ultimately transferred to the shoreline via a conveyor system. 

*Note: Harvesting may promote the re-growth and spread of milfoil and plants that propagate readily from fragments, thus it is not deemed appropriate for all waterbodies.