Restore Beauty. Improve Function. Protect Your Waterway.

Overgrown cattails, excessive algae, and floating debris can quickly turn a healthy water feature into an eyesore — or worse, a maintenance nightmare. At AUS Dredge & Dive, we specialize in selective aquatic vegetation and debris removal for ponds, lakes, canals, golf course water features, HOA stormwater systems, and more.

Using low-impact equipment and proven field techniques, we restore both the appearance and performance of your waterway without unnecessary disruption.

Why Remove Aquatic Vegetation & Debris?

Aquatic plants and organic material are a natural part of many ecosystems, but unchecked growth and accumulation can:

• Block water flow and disrupt irrigation systems
• Reduce storage capacity in retention ponds and reservoirs
• Contribute to algae blooms and declining water quality
• Create mosquito habitats and attract unwanted wildlife
• Choke out native species, leading to biodiversity loss
• Spoil the look, playability, and accessibility of golf course and residential water features

In some cases, excessive vegetation is a symptom of underlying sediment buildup. When that's the case, dredging may be the most effective long-term solution. 

If you’re losing shoreline, visibility, circulation, or access to your water feature, it’s time to act.

Our Aquatic Vegetation & Debris Removal Process

We combine specialized equipment with years of in-field experience to deliver effective, low-impact results. Our process typically includes:

Site Assessment
We evaluate vegetation type, algae presence, debris accumulation, and site access to determine the most effective approach.

Targeted Mechanical Removal
Using floating harvesters and precision equipment, we selectively remove cattails, filamentous algae, floating weeds, and organic debris — focusing only on problem areas while preserving healthy portions of the water body.

Material Collection & Disposal
Removed vegetation and debris are collected and either hauled off or managed onsite when appropriate, in accordance with environmental guidelines and client preferences.

Ongoing Maintenance Planning
We offer seasonal or as-needed maintenance plans to help prevent regrowth, algae buildup, and debris accumulation before they become larger issues.

Where We Work

We provide aquatic vegetation, algae, and debris removal services throughout Texas and the South-Central U.S., including:

• Golf courses
• Municipal stormwater ponds
• HOA and private lakes
• Industrial retention basins
• Marina and shoreline properties

Schedule a Site Visit

Ready to clear the clutter and reclaim your shoreline?
Contact AUS Dredge & Dive today to schedule a free assessment and learn how our cattail removal services can bring your water feature back to life.