Dredging + Fishery Management + Shoreline Repair
Digging Deep: Dredging Preserves our Waterbodies.
Sand and silt enter into waterbodies through the natural process of runoff, gradually reducing shorelines. Dredging is the process of removing sediment and debris from the bottom of waterbodies. Owners of waterways such as golf courses, homeowner's associations, and farm ponds need to incorporate dredging to improve our waterbodies & ecosystems. Dredging is a significant part of waterway care to improve appearance, prevent algae blooms and support wildlife.
KF specializes in hydraulic dredging, which doesn't use a "scoop" to remove silt. This type of dredging process works more like a vacuum cleaner, sucking up and filtering the bottom to remove contaminants and create depth. Discover how our innovative approach to hydraulic dredging ensures minimal environmental impact while maximizing efficiency and precision. With hydraulic dredging, we prioritize sustainability and effectiveness, providing superior results for our clients. Learn about the advantages of hydraulic dredging over mechanical dredging at Kirby Fisheries.
Lake & Pond Dredging Benefits
Kirby Fisheries Dredging service simplifies maintaining waterfront property, while enhancing property aesthetic, lot value, and recreation activities.
Reclamation of Beach
The loss of beach and shoreline is a natural problem for lake lots. Dredging is used to remove lost sand and sediment to the waterbody and pumped back onto your beach or property. No more having to buy sand and pay for transportation.
Recreation Activities
Safety is the number one priority for water sports (skiing, tubing, etc.) Increasing depth of lake will decrease injuries while falling during water sports. Increased depth also means more habitat for aquatic life and improved fishable shoreline for anglers.
Lot Value
Reclamation of beach and shoreline will increase lot value from improved aesthetic. Also, dredging reduces rooted algae long-term from removal of nutrients in the sediment. Resulting in chemical free eradication for better swimming and fishing.
Residential & Commercial Dredging Benefits
Kirby Fisheries Dredging service simplifies maintaining storm water holding ponds, minimizing flooding risks, enhance property aesthetic, and provide wildlife habitat.
Storm Water Retention
Storm water retention ponds are constructed basins used to collect water runoff in developments or neighborhoods. Their function is to capture sediment and pollutants during wet seasons. Treatment is needed when silting decreases the holding capacity increasing the risks of flooding surroundings residential or commercial areas.
Floating Wetlands
Floating Wetlands are a man-made platform that floats on the water's surface and planted with native plants. They act as a filter by absorbing nutrients from the water column. In addition, they enhance aesthetic and provide habitat for wildlife. These qualities provide value to ponds, lakes, and storm water ponds.
Environmental Impact
Dredging implemented with floating wetlands can provide a positive impact to your environment. We can enhance both the ecosystem and aesthetic of a landscape with the right management. In addition, floating wetlands provide habitat for aquatic and terrestrial wildlife.
About Kirby Fisheries
"We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children." -Chief Seattle
Kirby Fisheries passion & goal is sustaining ecosystems for the future generations. Without water, life could not be sustained. As humans, we have the ability & responsibility to protect water quality=health. KF's mission is to improve aquatic life and outdoor experiences. More exposure to the outdoors and these sustainability practices will lead our younger generations to understand the importance of aquatic life and water health.
Your Dredging Team
Ross Kirby is the owner and founder of Kirby Fisheries. He has an abundance of experience and knowledge in the pond and lake management industry. He has previous work experience with governmental and state agencies within the Nebraska Surface Water Department. After graduating from UNL with a bachelor's degree in Fisheries & Wildlife, Ross became a Fisheries Biologist for a commercial fishery in Central Tennessee. Later returning to Nebraska, Kirby has since developed a diverse portfolio of HOA's, private/public ponds and lakes, and gained lab experience for customers in need of soil testing.
