Aquatics Associates

What Aquatics Associates does

Aquatics Associates, Inc. is a private fisheries and lake management consulting firm headquartered at 3013 E. Mulberry St., Fort Collins, Colorado, operating continuously since 1986. The company delivers professional services across three integrated service lines: fisheries and lake management (including fish stocking of trout and warm water species, aquatic vegetation management and control using licensed pesticide application, comprehensive seasonal lake management programs, lake aeration system design/installation/maintenance, recreational fishery development, and habitat restoration), ecological resource assessments (baseline population surveys of fish and macroinvertebrates, environmental impact studies, stream habitat assessments, water quality and eutrophication studies, regulatory compliance monitoring, and expert testimony), and taxonomic analytical services (identification and enumeration of macroinvertebrates, phytoplankton, periphyton, and zooplankton to the lowest possible taxonomic level, with multi-metric data analyses including the Colorado MMI).

The underlying technical capability rests on licensed scientific expertise rather than proprietary technology: the firm holds three Colorado-specific licenses (Commercial Aquatic Pesticide Applicator License No. 11394, Colorado Aquaculture License No. 001JV8, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife Scientific Collecting License No. AQ027) that together authorize the regulated activities of pesticide application, fish culture, and scientific collection. There is no software product, API, mobile application, or technology platform; the offering is services-only, delivered via field-based direct engagement rather than digital channels.

The business model is project-based professional services, with no publicly disclosed pricing and engagements apparently scoped and quoted per project. The customer base spans private and public lake and pond owners, federal/state/local government agencies requiring environmental assessments and compliance work, and environmental consulting firms and researchers needing specialized taxonomic analysis. Go-to-market relies on direct relationships, regulatory agency referrals, and professional reputation within a narrow Colorado-centric niche; no paid marketing channels, partnerships, or distribution alliances are documented. No revenue, funding, management team, or detailed financial information is publicly disclosed.

Name

Aquatics Associates

Legal name

Aquatics Associates, Inc.

Website

https://aquaticsassociates.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aquatics Associates is a Fort Collins, Colorado-based fisheries and lake management consulting firm serving lake and pond owners, government agencies, and environmental researchers with fish stocking, aquatic vegetation management, ecological assessments, and laboratory-grade taxonomic analytical services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fisheries and Lake Management Services

NAICS

Other Aquaculture (112519), Finfish Farming and Fish Hatcheries (112511)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Aquaculture Farm Services & Operations Support (net cleaning, diving, grading, harvesting) (AFAEAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Marine & Freshwater Conservation (BPAGAGAE)

Keywords

• Fisheries management services
• Lake management consulting
• Aquatic vegetation control
• Water quality assessments
• Ecological resource assessments

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Collins

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

Aquatics Associates, Inc. provides fisheries and lake management consulting services including fish stocking (trout and warm water species), aquatic vegetation management and control, lake aeration system design and installation, comprehensive seasonal lake management programs, recreational fishery development, lake design consultation, and aquatic habitat restoration. The company also performs ecological resource assessments (baseline population surveys, environmental impact studies, stream habitat assessments, water quality assessments, eutrophication studies, regulatory compliance monitoring) and taxonomic analytical services identifying macroinvertebrates, phytoplankton, periphyton, and zooplankton to the lowest possible taxonomic level using multi-metric data analyses including Colorado MMI.

Product overview

Aquatics Associates is a service-based company offering fisheries and lake management consulting services. Rather than a unified software product with modules, the company provides a portfolio of distinct professional service offerings including Fish Stocking Services, Aquatic Vegetation Management, Lake Aeration Equipment services, Ecological Resource Assessments (Baseline Population Surveys, Environmental Assessments, Stream Habitat Assessments, Water Quality Assessments), and Taxonomic Analytical Services (Macroinvertebrates, Phytoplankton, Periphyton, Zooplankton identification and enumeration). These services are offered as individual consulting and analytical service lines rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fish Stocking Services Fish stocking services providing trout and warm water species for lakes and streams, intended for lake and pond owners establishing or supplementing recreational fisheries.
• Aquatic Vegetation Management & Control Management and control services for aquatic vegetation in lakes and waterways, using licensed pesticide application under the Colorado commercial aquatic pesticide applicator license. Intended for lake and pond owners facing vegetation overgrowth.
• Comprehensive Seasonal Lake Management Programs Full-service seasonal lake management programs providing ongoing maintenance and monitoring of lakes across seasons, intended for lake and pond owners needing recurring professional management.
• Lake Aeration Equipment – Design, Installation & Maintenance Custom design, installation, and maintenance services for lake aeration equipment systems, intended for lake owners addressing water quality and oxygenation issues.
• Recreational Fishery Development Development of recreational fisheries in streams and lakes, intended for lake and pond owners and agencies seeking to establish or improve sport fishing opportunities.
• Lake Design and Construction Consultation Expert consultation services for lake design and construction projects, intended for property owners, developers, and agencies planning new water bodies.
• Aquatic Habitat Restoration & Enhancement Restoration and enhancement services for aquatic habitats in streams and lakes, intended for agencies and landowners addressing habitat degradation.
• Baseline Population Surveys Surveys of fish, macroinvertebrates, and other aquatic life populations in streams and lakes to establish baseline data, intended for government agencies, consultants, and researchers needing standardized scientific surveys.
• Environmental Assessments & Impact Studies Environmental assessment and impact study services for aquatic environments, intended for agencies and developers requiring environmental documentation.
• Stream Habitat Assessments Assessment services for stream habitat conditions and quality, intended for agencies and consultants evaluating stream health.
• Water Quality Assessments & Eutrophication Studies Water quality assessment and eutrophication study services for lakes and streams, intended for agencies and lake owners monitoring water conditions.
• Regulatory Compliance Monitoring & Assessments Monitoring and assessment services for regulatory compliance in aquatic environments, intended for government agencies and regulated entities.
• Expert Testimony Expert witness and testimony services for fisheries and aquatic resource matters, intended for legal proceedings involving aquatic resource disputes.
• Taxonomic Analytical Services Identification and enumeration of macroinvertebrates, phytoplankton, periphyton, and zooplankton to the lowest possible taxonomic level, intended for environmental consultants, researchers, and agencies needing specialized species identification.
• Multi-Metric Data Analyses Data analysis services using standard community metrics and Colorado MMI (Multi-Metric Index), intended for agencies and researchers needing standardized ecological data interpretation.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Ecological Resource Consultants (ERC): Environmental consulting firm specializing in aquatic resource surveys, fisheries, and wetland assessments primarily in the western U.S. Comparable to Aquatics Associates' baseline surveys and fisheries assessments, with similar regional geographic concentration.

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: Global infrastructure and environmental consulting firm with extensive water resources, environmental compliance, and ecological assessment practices. Comparable on government environmental assessment work, though as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Tetra Tech: International consulting and engineering firm with strong water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure practices. Comparable to Aquatics Associates on aquatic resource assessments and regulatory compliance work, but operates at significantly larger scale and scope.
• HDR Inc. Engineering and environmental services firm with significant water resources and ecological assessment capabilities. Comparable to Aquatics Associates on environmental assessments and water-related consulting, though as part of a broader engineering portfolio.
• Stantec: Global environmental services and engineering firm offering broad environmental assessment, water resources, and ecological services. Overlaps with Aquatics Associates' environmental impact studies and water quality assessments, but operates across many sectors at much greater scale.

Direct peers

• SePRO Corporation: Specialty company focused on aquatic vegetation management, including pesticide applicator expertise and lake restoration products. Comparable to Aquatics Associates' aquatic vegetation management and licensed pesticide applicator capability, though SePRO operates more as a product-and-services hybrid.
• Princeton Hydro: Northeastern U.S. firm specializing in lake and watershed management, ecological assessments, fisheries science, and aquatic habitat restoration. Highly comparable service portfolio to Aquatics Associates, particularly the ecological resource assessment and lake management lines.
• Normandeau Associates: Environmental consulting firm providing fisheries, aquatic ecology, and ecological assessment services to government and utility clients. Highly comparable to Aquatics Associates' baseline surveys, environmental assessments, and regulatory compliance offerings.
• Aqua-Tech Consultants: Lake and pond management firm offering aeration, fisheries stocking, vegetation management, and water quality services. Directly comparable to Aquatics Associates' fisheries management and lake aeration service lines.
• Solitude Lake Management: National lake and pond management company offering aquatic vegetation control, aeration, fisheries management, and water quality services. Directly comparable to Aquatics Associates' core fisheries and lake management service line, though operating at a much larger national scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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