Lake Construction Consultation
Aquatic Control’s fisheries experts guide you indesigning your new lake or pond, connecting you with top pond builders in yourarea.
Collaboratively, we ensure the optimal depth contour andlayout, recognizing the significance of this one-time opportunity. Afterconstruction, we strategically place artificial habitats and spawning areas toensure your fish populations will thrive.
Defining Your Goals
The first step in building a pond is clearly defining your goals. Do you want a pond just to look nice or do you want the best fishery possible? What species of fish do want to focus on managing? Do you plan to have a dock? There are hundreds of ways to enjoy your pond. The more defined your dream is the better we can help you reach it.
Connecting To A Pond builder
Finding a reputable pond builder is extremely important. Building a pond is an investment and you want to make sure your pond builder has extensive experience to ensure the job is done right. We can connect you with a pond builder you can trust if you don’t already have someone lined up.
On-site inspection
Each pond builder may have a slightly different method, but at some point, they will meet you on site and discuss your options based on the lay of your land. Rough size of pond and rough depth of your pond could also be discussed. Keep in mind these variables can change a little bit throughout the process.
Design/Construction
Once an area is determined suitable to build your pond, we can begin discussing the design of the pond in order to meet your goals. Ideas of points, drop offs, and spawning areas can be great, but the pond builder has to determine if they are feasible given the budget, soil type, etc.
Habitat Installation
Once construction is complete the habitat can be placed. This is crucial final step before the water begins to fill. It is much easier to install habitat prior to water filling the pond. We can help you determine what habitat goes where to ensure habitat is something you’ll never have to worry about again.
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Matthew Johnson
President
Matthew Johnson completed his primary education at Lutheran Central School and graduated from Brownstown Central High School in 1996. In May of 2000, he received a B.S. degree in business administration with a marketing emphasis from the University of Southern Indiana. Mr. Johnson has been employed with Aquatic Control, Inc. since 1993.
During his employment at Aquatic Control, Inc., he has been involved with many aspects of the company. He has worked in shipping, aquatic vegetation management, fish population surveys, fountain and aeration system installation, fish eradication projects, fish stocking, vegetation planting, and various freshwater diving projects.
Mr. Johnson began full-time employment with Aquatic Control, Inc. in November 2000. During this time, his primary duties included aquatic application, electrofishing surveys, and installation of fountains and aeration systems. Mr. Johnson was an applicator on one of the largest Eurasian Watermilfoil projects to date, the 2002 Houghton Lake, MI project. As his knowledge of the science and the industry grew, Aquatic Control began to utilize his business background. In January 2003, he became a sales associate and his focus was redirected to product support and distribution.
In January 2004, Mr. Johnson was promoted to Sales Manager of Aquatic Control, Inc. Since this time, his main focus has been on the sales, support, and distribution of products. Mr. Johnson was appointed to the Aquatic Control, Inc. Board of Directors in November, 2005 and elected Vice President of Sales and Marketing in December, 2006. In December, 2015 Mr. Johnson was elected as Executive Vice President of Aquatic Control. Mr. Johnson was elected as Chief Operating Officer of Aquatic Control, Inc. in December of 2016. In December 2017, Mr. Johnson took over as President of Aquatic Control. In this role, he continues to oversee the product sales and distribution, as well as oversee many of the day to day operations of the company as a whole. Mr. Johnson facilitates an annual accredited applicator workshop for applicators throughout the Midwest. In addition to this workshop, Mr. Johnson has assisted with the state pesticide licensing training courses for Indiana, Kansas, and Iowa.
Mr. Johnson has been involved with the Indiana Lake Management Society, Illinois Lake Management Association, Ohio Lake Management Society, The Aquatic Plant Management Society, The Midwest Aquatic Plant Management Society, The Mid-South Aquatic Plant Management Society, Indiana Professional Lawn and Landscapers Association, Indiana Golf Course Superintendents Association, and the Midwest Regional Turf Foundation. In March 2006, he was elected to the board of directors for the Midwest Aquatic Plant Management Society (MAPMS) and served in that role through 2013. Mr. Johnson also served as President for MAPMS in 2012. In 2017, he was re-elected to the MAPMS board of directors which he continues to serve. He is a PADI Certified SCUBA Diver. Mr. Johnson is a life long member of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod. “Off the clock” Mr. Johnson enjoys quality time with wife and two boys hiking, golfing, or some other family adventure.
