Pond Management Conference, Big Cedar Lodge, September 2009

 

Sponsors and Exhibitors ...

The Pond Boss III Expo is a display of more than 25 different vendors of all kinds of pond toys and tools. From the hobbyist to serious lake managers, this Conference and Expo is an opportunity to learn more than you ever thought, make brand new friends and learn about new, cutting-edge science to help you become a better steward of your land and water resources.

Thank you to all our Sponsors and Exhibitors for helping us make Pond Boss III the best family-gathering of pondmeisters yet!

 

 

Bill Dance Signature Lakes - Discerning landowners and developers requiring excellent lakes choose Bill Dance Signature Lakes to design, build, improve and brand water amenities. Working with professionals in land planning, engineering, construction, biology and other specialties, Bill Dance and his extended team bring decades of knowledge and passion to every project. Our mission is to generate land value and revenue for our clients via a differentiated water amenity.

Contact:

Robert Chandler, President
Bill Dance Signature Lakes
254 Highway 72, Collierville, TN 38017
Phone: 901-861-8214
Fax: 901-861-8125
Email: robert@billdancewaters.com
www.billdancewaters.com

 
 
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ForeverGreen-Cleanponds - Authorized sales and service for Vertex Water Features pond and lake aeration systems. We provide free system design, aerial mapping and pond and lake turn-over calculations. Serving pond and lake managers throughout the US and Canada.

Visit Vertex Water Features, Booths 20 and 21.

Contact:

Ted Lea, "Aeration Systems Specialist"
ForeverGreen-Cleanponds
Phone: 877-607-5296
Email: info@cleanponds.com
www.cleanponds.com

 

Purina Mills — Fish diets.

Visit Purina Mills, Booth 32.

Contact:

Darren Simon
Purina Mills
1080 CR F West, Shoreview, MN 55126
Phone: 651-765-7132
Fax: 651-234-8176
Email: dsimon@landolakes.com
www.mazuri.com

       
 
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Otto's Dirt Service specializes in recreational lakes and ponds. Mike brings over 30 years of experience in the fields of consulting, design, excavation, planning and renovation for your waterscapes. Contact Mike for answers to your questions concerning a new or an old water site. Engineering services available.

Otto's Dirt Service, pond and lake construction and design, planning and renovation

Visit Otto's Dirt Service, Booth 2.

Contact:

Mike Otto, Owner
Otto's Dirt Service
PO Box 2, Lindsay, TX 76250
Phone: 800-882-3478 (DIRT)
Fax: 940-665-2258
Email: mikeotto@ottosdirtservice.com
www.h2Otto.net

 

 

Vertex Water Features — Want the healthiest fish around? Vertex Water Features is the technology leader in diffused aeration systems for water quality management. Independent testing has proven that Vertex systems circulate MORE water with LESS power. Get the right system for your lake with our free design, aerial mapping and lake turnover calculations.

Vertex Water Features, diffused aeration systems, lake design, aerial mapping, lake turnover calculations

Visit Vertex Water Features, Booths 20 and 21

Contact:

Sue Cruz, Sales Manager
Vertex Water Features
2100 NW 33rd Street
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Phone: 800-432-4302
Email: sue@vertexwaterfeatures.com
www.vertexwaterfeatures.com


   

Deep Glow Technologies manufacturers brilliant underwater lights available in green, blue, red and clear. Their shock-proof design allows for easy installation and maintenance and the long-life bulbs are replaceable in just minutes. The lights rest on the bottom or can be suspended to immediately transform the look of your pond or lake at night.

Deep Glow, underwater lighting, shock-proof

Contact:

Mike Bjurmark, Sales Director
Deep Glow Technologies, Inc.
Phone: 888-871-3334, ext. 1
Email: sales@deepglow.com
www.deepglow.com

 
       
 
EXHIBITORS
 

 

 

Acqua & Co. / Creel Pump, Inc. understands the concerns surrounding water management. Our mission is to manufacture products that provide efficient and economical water treatment solutions. Our products are designed for fresh and salt water. • Aeration • Circulation • Destratification • Oxygenation (pure oxygen injection) • De-icing and Degassing • Foam Fractionator • Protein Skimmer.

Contact:

Thomas M. Creel, President
Creel Pump, Inc.
14 Lakeview Street, Lake Placid, FL 33852
Phone: 941-416-5331
Fax: 863-840-9158
Email: tom@creelpump.com
www.creelpump.com

 

Booth 14

       
 

Applied Polymer Systems manufactures innovative, cost-effective, environmentally-friendly blends of polyacrylamide-based products for erosion and sediment control, and water clarifiction focusing on nutrient reduction in pond/lake systems. APS products are non-toxic, site specific, and biodegradable. They have passed EPA/600/4-90/027F Acute 48-hour and EPA/600/4-91/002 seven-day Chronic Testing.

Contact:

Seva Iwinski, Operatioins Manager/Environmental Scientist
Applied Polymer Systems
519 Industrial Drive, Woodstock, GA 30189
Phone: 678-494-5998
Fax: 687-494-5298
Email: info@siltstop.com
www.siltstop.com

  Booth 15
       
 

For over 40 years, Aqua Control Water Features has been the leading manufacturer of Display Aerators, Pond Bottom Circulators, Fountains, Lake Bed Aeration and Waterfill Pumps ranging from 1/2 hp to 40 hp. New from Aqua Control is our Shallow Pond Diffused Aeration equipment. This product aerates ponds up to two surface acres that have a maximum depth of six feet!

Contact:

Cary Martin, Regional Sales Manager
Aqua Control Water Features
64 Wolfer Industrial Drive, Spring Valley, IL 61362
Phone: 800-377-0019
Fax: 815-664-4901
Email: info@aquacontrol.com
www.aquacontrol.com

  Booth 16
       
 

Aquatic Control, Inc. has been providing high-quality products, services and staff for managing lakes, ponds and other water resources since 1966. Our professional staff includes certified fisheries scientists, fisheries biologists, factory-trained fountain specialists and licensed aquatic applicators. We supply companies and clients throughout the US with products and services on a daily basis. Do you have problems with your lake or pond? We have the answer!

Contact:

Michael Whitacre, Missouri Office Manager
Aquatic Control, Inc.
2500 S. Spoede Lane, Truesdale, MO 63383
Phone: 636-456-7008
Fax: 636-456-7808
Email: mikew@aquaticcontrol.com
www.aquaticcontrol.com

  Booth 5
       
 

Aquatic Environmental Services, Inc. has provided professional fisheries management for southeast ponds for the past 12 years. We offer liming, fertilization, aquatic vegetation control, water quality analysis, fish stocking, fish habitat enhancements, lake design, lake mapping and electrofishing surveys with detailed PowerPoint reports. Also offering Kasco Marine fountains, Aqua Control and Vertex aeration, Texas Hunter feeders, herbicides and fertilizer.

Contact:

Greg Grimes, President
Aquatic Environmental Services, Inc.
2050 Howell Bridge Road, Ball Ground, GA 30107
Phone: 770-735-3523
Fax: 770-737-5135
Email: greg@lakework.com
www.lakework.com

  Booth 17
       
 

Aquatic Eco-Systems, Inc. - Selection. Service. Solutions. The Aquatic Eco-Systems Lakes Department has been a world-leader in providing lake and pond management systems and solutions since 1978. Draw on the experience of our highly-trained staff to help you with system design, troubleshooting or an answer to your aquatic questions. Visit AquaticEco.com to find out more.

Contact:

Matthew Rayl, Lakes Division Manager
Aquatic Eco-Systems, Inc.
2395 Apopka Blvd., Suite 100, Apopka, FL 32703
Phone: 407-886-3939
Fax: 407-886-0800
Email: AES@aquaticeco.com
www.aquaticeco.com

  Booth 26
       
 

BA Products produces the most durable Aqua Pro fish feeders for both the biologist and landowner.

Contact:

Ron Ferguson, Sales/Customer Service Manager
BA Products
602 Fountain Parkway, Grand Prairie, TX 75050
Phone: 800-847-8269
Fax: 972-352-6633
Email: ron@feeders.com
www.wildgameinnovations.com

  Booth 4
       
 

Bear Tracks Chainsaw Carving — Stunning, one-of-a-kind, chainsaw carvings in a variety of woods. Whether you want a wildlife sculpture or a custom-carved sign or decorative accent, Wendy Rhodes will work her chainsaw magic to create the perfect piece for your home, office or vacation get-away. If in the area, stop by to see a wide selection of avalable carvings at our location. Visit us online for directions, more information and to see samples of our work.

Contact:

Wendy Rhodes
Bear Tracks Chainsaw Carving
Rt. 1, Box 176A, Brownstown, IL 62418
Phone: 618-347-2470
Email: ladycarver2@yahoo.com
www.beartrackschainsawcarvings.com

  Booths
34 and 35
       
 

CLI - Clearwater Construction has been providing containment solutions since 1978. Our goal has always been to offer the best geosynthetic solutions for lakes, ponds and containment concerns. Our 30 years of lining experience helps us offer integrated solutions for lining materials, design and expert installation services.

Contact:

Chris Trevino, Sales
CLI-Clearwater Construction
28043 FM 1485 E, New Caney, TX 77357
Phone: 281-300-0166
Fax: 281-689-8006
Email: CTrevino@coloradolining.com
www.coloradolining.com

  Booth 27
       
 

David Cobb Photography — For over 25 years, David Cobb Photography has been providing professional photography services, specializing in Aerial, Architectural and Commercial. Using the highest quality digital equipment, he provides the fastest service available with immediate online FTP site viewing and downloading of high-resolution images at an affordable price. Call 405-722-2158.

Contact:

David Cobb, Owner
David Cobb Photography
6116 Inland road, Oklahoma City, OK 73132
Phone: 405-722-2158
Fax: 405-722-1250
Email: davidc@davidcobbphotography.com
www.davidcobbphotography.com

  Booth 34
       
 

Deer Park Distributors, LLC, owned by Fred Bingaman (Bing on the Pond Boss Forum!), is the national wholesale distributor for Crosley Nostalgic Electronics. Deer Park's sole product is Crosley Electronics and has dealers all over the country. Our products are all nostalgic and include telephones, radios, phonographs, CD players and an extensive line of home-use, full-sized jukeboxes.

Contact:

Fred Bingaman
Deer Park Distributors / Crosley Radio
111 W. Birch Street, Brownstown, IL 62418
Phone: 618-427-3761
Fax: 618-427-3088
Email: fred@deerparkdist.com
www.deerparkinfo.com

  Booth 28
       
 

GridBee, a division of SolarBee, Inc. manufacturers submersible water circulators for solving water quality problems in lakes and ponds. Working beneath the surface, GridBee circulators prevent stagnant water zones, combat algae growth and help restore bio diversity — with effective coverage up to three acres. Ideal for private ponds, lakes, golf courses and parks.

Contact:

Pat Schnaidt, Vice President of Marketing
GridBee, a division of SolarBee, Inc.
3225 Highway 22, Dickenson, ND 58601
Phone: 888-495-0104
Fax: 701-225-9552
Email: gridbee@gridbee.com
www.gridbee.com

  Booth 19
       
 

Healthy Ponds by Bioverse has created innovative ways to enhance water quality, such as the development of the patented Aquasphere Pro and AquaSub dispensers. These dispensers, combined with state-of-the-art Continuous Release Technology, consume excess nutrients in all types of water, both large and small. Once submerged, the dispenser becomes an on-site bacteria factory by incubating, growing and dispensing beneficial bacteria 24/7 for up to 30 days.

Contact:

Brad Carson, Sales Manager
Healthy Ponds by Bioverse
1401 Apache Drive, Pipestone, MN 56164
Phone: 507-825-3000
Fax: 507-825-2649
Email: bcarson@bioverse.com
www.bioverse.com

  Booth 31
       
 

For over 40 years, Kasco Marine has been supplying products to the aquatic industry. Products include aeration for winterkill prevention, fountains, diffused air systems, surface aerators, the Lake Life Pump, circulators and beneficial bacteria. Products are made in Wisconsin, ship by UPS, and are ETL approved to UL Safety standards. Our units have proven themselves to be the least costly to purchase, maintain and operate.

Contact:

Bob Robinson, Director of Sales
Kasco Marine
800 Deere Road, Prescott, WI 54021
Phone: 715-262-4488
Fax: 715-262-4487
Email: sales@kascomarine.com
www.kascomarine.com

  Booths
8 and 9
       
 

Koenders Windmills are the market leader for aeration windmills. Our products are sold worldwide and with over 20 years of experience, we can proudly boast that the 'Koenders' name is synonymous with aeration windmills. Visit us at Booth 6 and find out why over 50,000 customers can't be wrong.

Contact:

Alan Goode
Koenders Windmills, Inc.
3426 Saskatchewan Drive
Phone: 877-888-7707
Fax: 306-721-1496
Email: agoode@koenderswindmills.com
www.koenderswindmills.com

  Booth 6
       
 

Natural Environmental Systems, LLC — Your source for pond and lake maintenance supplies. Look to us for aeration systems, algaecides, herbicides, weed harvesting equipment, fountains, fish food, fish feeders and our own Pond Keeper brand of water treatments. Order online 24 hours a day or via phone at 800.999.9345.

Contact:

Casey Coke
Natural Environmental Systems, LLC
500 Quorum Drive, Suite 300, Dallas, TX 75254
Phone: 800-999-9345
Fax: 977-991-2724
Email: ccoke@naturalenviro.com
www.naturalenviro.com

  Booths
10 and 11
       
 

Otto's Dirt Service specializes in recreational lakes and ponds. Mike brings over 30 years of experience in the fields of consulting, design, excavation, planning and renovation for your waterscapes. Contact Mike for answers to your questions concerning a new or an old water site. Engineering services available.

Contact:

Mike Otto, Owner
Otto's Dirt Service
PO Box 2, Lindsay, TX 76250
Phone: 800-882-3478 (DIRT)
Fax: 940-665-2258
Email: mikeotto@ottosdirtservice.com
www.h2Otto.net

  Booth 2
       
 

Outdoor Water Solutions, Inc. is the leading manufacturer of windmill aeration systems in the US. Our patented BalCam Technology revolutionizes the industry by significantly increasing the amount of air produced with a single diaphragm compressor. Other products include custom powder coating, electric aerators, fish feeders, fountains and all-natural pond care products.

Contact:

John Redd, President
Outdoor Water Solutions, Inc.
181 Industrial Circle East, Springdale, AR 72762
Phone: 479-756-1614 or Toll Free: 800-471-1614
Fax: 479-750-9178
Email: jredd@outdoorwatersolutions.com
www.outdoorwatersolutions.com

  Booths
22 and 23
       
 

Phoenix Environmental Care produces a broad line of aquatic weed and algae control products — safe and effective herbicides and algaecides which provide management solutions for most submerged, emerged, floating or shoreline nuisance aquatic plants.

Contact:

Craig Smith, Territory Manager
Phoemix Environmental Care
13025 La Mirada Circle, Wellington, FL 33414
Phone: 561-301-8326
Email: craig.smith@phoenixenvcare.com
www.phoenixenvcare.com

  Booth 12
       
  The Pond Boss Moderators are a semi-wild mix of highly-intelligent, thoughtful, eclectic guys who spend way too much time on the Pond Boss Forum. They are the traffic cops, librarians, greeters and sources of humor. Without Dr. Bruce Condello, Sunil Ramchandran, Eric West, Steven "Theo Gallus" Saunders, Dave Davidson, Bill Cody and Chris Steelman, the Pond Boss website wouldn't have nearly the flavor nor the deep information and chuckles. These guys are passionate. Go meet them! Shake their hands and get to know them! It's worth the time and effort.   Booth 3
       
 

The Pond Guy, Inc. is one of the leading mail-order pond, lake and water feature supply companies in the nation. Whether your question is about aeration, aquatic weed management or anything pond related, The Pond Guy will have the right answer. The next time you need help, why not call the Experts?

Contact:

Jason Blake, President
The Pond Guy
6135 King Road, Marine City, MI 48039
Phone: 810-765-7400
Fax: 810-765-8600
Email: jblake@thepondguy.com
www.thepondguy.com

  Booth 7
       
 

Purina Mills — Fish diets.

Contact:

Darren Simon
Purina Mills
1080 CR F West, Shoreview, MN 55126
Phone: 651-765-7132
Fax: 651-234-8176
Email: dsimon@landolakes.com
www.mazuri.com

  Booth 32
       
 

The SEA CON® Group has become manufacturers of probably the largest range of underwater electrical and fiber optic connectors in the world. With a standard product range consisting of over 2,500 products supported by a design and engineering capability that is second to none, the SEA CON® Group leads the way in connector technology.

Contact:

Glenn Pollock
SEA CON
21925 Franz Road, Suite 401, Katy, TX 77449
Phone: 281-599-3509
Fax: 281-599-3517
Email: rgpollock@seaconbrantner.com
www.seaconbrantner.com

  Booth 25
       
 

Southern Deer Stands, LLC — Manufacturers of the "World Famous Luxury Deer Blinds", our product line includes insulated deer blinds, tower stands, trailer-mounted blinds, deer camp/fish camp houses, ice fishing houses, duck blinds — floating and fixed, disabled hunter blinds, and floating docks. We are a product and service company and our goal is to satisfy your needs with a product and relationship that lasts a lifetime. Serving the continental US and Canada.

Contact:

Rob Griffin, President
Southern Deer Stands, LLC
111 E. University Drive, Suite 105-301, Denton, TX 76209
Phone: 214-551-1530
Fax: 940-293-0301
Email: rob@southerndeerstands.com
www.southerndeerstands.com

  Booth 24
       
 

Stoney Creek Fisheries & Equipment is one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of quality pond products in the country. Our customer service department is unbeatable — we also offer free design assistance. We carry a large inventory to ensure quick delivery of orders. Call for a distributor near you. Family owned for 37 years. Serving the US and Canada.

Contact:

Dave Ouwinga, Vice President
Stoney Creek Fisheries & Equipment
4835 E. 110th, Grant, MI 49327
Phone: 800-448-3873
Fax: 231-834-5537
Email: info@stoneycreekequip.com
www.stoneycreekequip.com

  Booth 30
       
 

Sweeney Feeders — Automatic pond feeders. Highest quality. Best value. Sweeney Enterprises, Inc.
"On Time, Every Time, For a Long Time"

Contact:

Zach Sweeney
Sweeney Enterprises, Inc.
321 Waring Welfare Road, Boerne, TX 78006
Phone: 800-443-4244
Fax: 830-537-5017
Email: sales@sweeneyfeeders.com
www.sweeneyfeeders.com

  Booth 29
       
 

Texas Hunter Products — Grow BIGGER fish faster. Texas hunter fish feeders feature a patented air blower system and exclusive EZSet timer with a five-year limited warranty. Attractive, powder-coated finish with choice of adjustable or 'dock' legs. Optional solar charger. complete details online at www.TexasHunter.com or call 800-969-3337 for a lake professional near you.

Contact:

Chris Blood, Marketing Manager
Texas Hunter Products
3350 IH 35 N, San Antonio, TX 78219
Phone: 800-969-3337
Email: sales@TexasHunter.com
www.TexasHunter.com

  Booth 33
       
 

Vertex Water Features — Want the healthiest fish around? Vertex Water Features is the technology leader in diffused aeration systems for water quality management. Independent testing has proven that Vertex systems circulate MORE water with LESS power. Get the right system for your lake with our free design, aerial mapping and lake turnover calculations.

Contact:

Sue Cruz, Sales Manager
Vertex Water Features
2100 NW 33rd Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Phone: 800-432-4302
Email: sue@vertexwaterfeatures.com
www.vertexwaterfeatures.com

  Booths
20 and 21
       
 

Virginia Lake Management Company — Everything to maintain your aquatic features! Fisheries management and consulting, algae/aquatic weed control, installation of fountains/aeration systems, GPS mapping and bathymetry, lake vegetation surveys, habitat assessments, nuisance wildlife management and much more! Serving Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Delaware, Pennsylvania, West Virginia. Fisheries services and aquatic products available throughout the United States and Canada.

Contact:

Kevin Tucker, President
Virginia Lake Management
PO Box 969, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Phone: 866-697-2584
Email: ktucker@vlmc.net
www.virginialakemanagement.com

  Booth 18
       
 

Waste Management Technologies, inc., Aqua Health Division — Excess nutrient stimulates nuisance algae and rogue aquatic plants. BioCycle's non-metallic pigmentation interrupts photosynthesis while live, reproducible microbes out compete algae for available nutrients. Used in a quarterly maintenance program, blooms are minimized and less frequent in warm months. Reduce the nutrient. Retain the beauty ... Naturally.

Contact:

Darryl Donaldson, AH Product Manager
Waste Management Technologies, Inc., Aqua Health Division
931 Highway 80 W., Jackson, MS 39204
Phone: 601-922-1678
Email: darryldonaldson@bellsouth.net
www.wmtinconline.com

  Booth 13
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AquaBlok, Ltd.— Manufacturer of PONDSEAL™ (weighted sodium bentonite) for leak prevention and repair and BARACLEAR® (weighted buffered alum) for nutrient management and water clarification. Seeking distributors nationwide!

Contact:

Eric Kraus, Product and Sales Manager
AquaBlok, Ltd.
3401 Glendale Avenue, Suite 300, Toledo, OH 43614
Phone: 800-688-2649
Fax: 419-385-2990
Email: ekraus@aquablokinfo.com or pondmanagement@aquablokinfo.com
www.aquablokinfo.com

 

       
 

Aqua Doc Lake & Pond Management, Inc.— A lake and pond management company dedicated to sustaining beautiful lakes and ponds by properly utilizing lake treatments, aeration and fountains on a custom basis.

Contact:

John a. Wilson, Jr.
Aqua Doc Lake & Pond Management, Inc.
10779 Mayfield Road, Chardon, OH 44024
Phone: 800-689-5253
Fax: 440-286-1300
Email:aquadocinc@aol.com
www.aquadocinc.com

 
       
 

Hello, we are Boatcycle.com, an Aquatic Supply and Lake and Pond Consultant company. We carry a wide variety of fish pond equipment for small or large ponds. Please take a look at us at www.boatcycle.com.

Contact:

Ken Hale
Boatcycle
PO Box 494, Henderson, TX 75353
Phone: 903-657-3791
Fax: 903-657-4287
Email: kghale@boatcycle.com
www.boatcycle.com

 
       
 

Nutritek, Inc. is your source for NutriShield™, all natural, deet free, personal insect repellent. Also look to us for Greenex®, all natural, chemical-free beneficial microbes for ponds and lakes.

Contact:

Jim Troglio
Nutritek, Inc.
2928 Mapleleaf Court NW, Salem, OR 97304
Phone: 503-585-1180
Fax: 503-585-0084
Email: Jim.T@nutritekinc.com
www.nutritekinc.com

 
       
 

Texas Soduium Bentonite, Inc. — Our unique clay is 100 percent natural (non-toxic) and very successful at treating porous soils when applied using our recommendations. Pond consultants and distribution services available.

Contact:

George Burton
Texas Sodium Bentonite, Inc.
18301 Highway 16 South, Comanche, TX 76442
Phone: 325-885-2339
Fax: 325-885-2138
Email: info@texassodiumbentonite.com
www.texassodiumbentonite.com