We're Lake Restoration
We are a family-owned, small business. With more than 48 years of directly managing aquatic plants, invasive species, and water quality in lakes and ponds, we are your go-to aquatic experts. We offer lake and pond services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin, as well as do-it-yourself products nationwide. We take pride in sharing our knowledge and expertise on how to use water treatment tools and products safely and effectively. We are here to improve your waters and guide you.
Nice to Meet You
You have a desire to get the most out of your waterfront property. You may even have a goal to improve and protect it for yourself and others. We would love to share with you with our skill and passion for responsibly treating and bettering your waters. Contact us for personalized recommendations or more information about our treatments.
How it Began
Growing up on Lake Minnetonka in MN, Kevin Kretsch was familiar with the nuisance of unwanted aquatic plants. Winter of 1976-1977, Kevin took to the public library to learn about the biology of aquatic plants and discovered pesticide management as a control solution. In 1977, Lake Restoration was born servicing its first customers by treating their lakeshores.
Meet Our Team
Kevin
Paul
Brian
John
Steve
Sue
Codey
Connor
Katie
Gideon
Emma
We want to thank our seasonal staff.
We are fortunate to find so many caring and hard-working individuals who dedicate their summers to learning all they can about our products and services.
Our seasonal staff work tirelessly to treat ponds and lakeshores and to help customers find the best products for their needs.
Thank you all!
Want to be part of the team? See our job opportunities.
Memberships
Lake Restoration takes pride in having been a leader in the pond and lake services industry since 1977. We’ve been making ponds and lakes safe and clear for more than 45 years, and it is of the utmost importance for us to be your trusted and experienced aquatic weed experts.
We take steps every day to ensure we meet and exceed your expectations by arming ourselves with top industry knowledge, innovation, and compliance. Lake Restoration takes ethical concern when dealing with environmental regulations, and we are always working on keeping up to date with policies and standards.
Our memberships encourage honest and responsible business practices while making your pond and lake weeds disappear.
Aquatic Plant Management Society, Inc.
The Aquatic Plant Management Society, Inc. is an international organization of scientists, educators, students, commercial pesticide applicators, administrators, and concerned individuals interested in the management and study of aquatic plants. The membership reflects a diversity of federal, state, and local agencies; universities and colleges around the world; corporations; and small businesses.
Better Business Bureau
The BBB helps people find and recommend businesses, brands, and charities they can trust. The BBB sets standards for ethical business behavior and monitors compliance.
Midwest Aquatic Plant Management Society
The Midwest Aquatic Plant Management Society (MAPMS) provides information and assistance required by those who work with the unique ecological, sociological, economic, and regulatory concerns associated with managing aquatic plants in lake systems affected by exotic species, nutrient pollution, use conflicts and intense recreational demands.