LAKE & POND RESTORATION · SINCE 2012
Lake & Pond Management Solutions
Providing sustainable, ecologically responsible lake and pond services for healthier waters across the Northeast.
14+ Years
Restoring the Northeast’s waters
Modern Methods
Environmentally friendly muck removal
Chemical-Free
Alternative solutions for plant management
OUR WORK
Specialized Solutions for Every Aquatic Challenge
WHAT WE DO
Aquatic Maintenance and Restoration Services
Diver-Assisted Suction Harvesting (D.A.S.H.)
Diver removal of Aquatic Plants as an alternative to chemical herbicides.
Hydraulic Dredging Services
Sediment and Muck removal to restore depth and enhance water quality using environmentally friendly methods. Reset the clock on your waterbody without jeopardizing the wildlife, habitat, or ecology.
Hydroraking
Targeted removal of nuisance vegetation, root systems, and muck.
Mechanical Harvesting
Cutting and harvesting Aquatic Plants using specialty equipment. Clears larger areas and opens them up for better recreation, aesthetics, and water function while removing nutrient-loaded plant biomass from the water body.
Weed Barrier Installation
Mats can be used on dense patches of growth as part of a program to combat large infestations, or in swimming areas or around docks to keep activities safe and boats from getting tangled in the weeds.
Pond & Lake Management Plans
Customized ongoing maintenance plans for homeowners, associations, and municipalities alike.
OUR APPROACH
Restoring and Protecting Aquatic Environments
REAL RESULTS
See the Difference.
MEET THE FOUNDER
A restoration story that started underwater.
Growing up in rural Connecticut, I developed a deep appreciation for our natural environment at an early age. My father, who served as President of the local land trust, instilled in me the importance of conservation, stewardship, and protecting the natural resources that make our communities so special. Those values continue to guide everything we do at New England Aquatic Services today.
I began my career in aquatic restoration in 2009, working my way from diver to project manager while gaining hands-on experience restoring lakes and ponds throughout the Northeast. After serving with the Connecticut Army National Guard during a deployment to Afghanistan, I returned home with a renewed sense of purpose and a vision for a different kind of aquatic management company, one built on science, innovation, and long-term environmental stewardship. In 2012, I founded New England Aquatic Services to turn that vision into reality.
Today, my passion remains the same as it was when I started: helping clients restore and protect the lakes and ponds they value most. I believe every waterbody is unique and deserves a thoughtful, science-based management strategy tailored to its specific needs. Whether we’re restoring a small private pond or managing a large municipal lake, my goal is to build lasting relationships with our clients while leaving every aquatic ecosystem healthier than we found it.
— Matthew Vogt, Founder
Veteran-Owned
Decades of Combined Expertise
Science-Based Solutions
All Scales, All Clients
WHO WE HELP
From Backyard Ponds to Statewide Programs.
Private Homeowners
Whether you have a private pond or a waterfront property on a larger lake, we are ready to help.
Associations & Neighborhoods
Managing the Lakes and Ponds that anchor our communities.
Municipal & State Programs
Trusted for larger-scale restoration across Connecticut.
Every Restoration Begins with a Conversation
Request an assessment to see what solutions are the best fit for your property.