marine debris removal – Aquarius-Systems

Cleaning up Muskegon Lake

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:56:56 +0000

In 1985, Muskegon Lake in Michigan was declared a Great Lakes Area of Concern by the EPA. The West Michigan Shoreline Regional Development Commission will utilize $3.1 million to clean up the lake and undo years of environment abuse.

The abuse began in the 1800’s during the lumber era when sawmill debris was tossed into the lake waters and continued in the 1900’s as foundries and factories further contaminated the waters by dumping countless tons of wood, foundry slag and wastewater into the lake.

Muskegon Lake has been contaminated with heavy metals, petrochemicals, pesticides, and polychlorinated biphenyls from municipal and industrial discharges. The lake was an open sewer for industry up until 1973 when a massive wastewater management system began treating industrial sewage.

Over the past several decades, cleanup efforts have transformed Muskegon Lake into a one of Michigan’s best inland fishing and recreational lakes. A new project will help toward removing the lake from an area of concern by removing large debris such as tires, metal and chunks of concrete from the lake bottom. The project also includes restoring 10.3 acres of wetlands and 325 feet of shoreline.

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The Titan Series® Skimmer Takes on New York City’s Toughest Waters

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:24:07 +0000

Watching our boats at work never gets old—but seeing The Titan framed by the massive skyline of Brooklyn is something special. The scale says it all: a powerful, purpose-built vessel operating confidently in one of the most demanding urban waterfronts in the world. It’s a reminder that even in a city defined by its size and energy, thoughtful solutions can quietly make a big impact.

Built specifically for the New York City Department of Environmental Protection, The Titan is a marine debris skimmer engineered to perform in tough conditions, including Sea State 4. Designed for ports, harbors, and coastal areas exposed to wind, waves, and heavy traffic, it delivers reliable debris removal where lighter equipment simply won’t hold up. It’s a practical, hard-working solution for keeping busy waterways cleaner—no matter how harsh the environment.