Tri Lakes Management District

Name

Tri Lakes Management District

Legal name

Tri-Lakes Management District

Website

https://trilakesmanagement.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Lake and Watershed Management Services

NAICS

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (92411), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Resources Administration (Watersheds, Rivers, Groundwater) (BPAIAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wetland, Riparian & Buffer Services (within forest landscapes) (AFAMAMAI), Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration (BPAIACAG)

Keywords

• Lake management services
• Aquatic weed harvesting
• Water quality restoration
• Nanobubble lake treatment
• Watershed restoration

Headquarters

HQ city

Wisconsin Rapids

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Levy: As a statutory taxing body, Tri-Lakes Management District funds operations through property tax levies on lakefront property owners. The district represents approximately 80% of the Town of Rome's assessed valuation ($1,027,000,000).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tri Lakes Management District is a statutory taxing body that provides lake management and water quality improvement services for Lakes Arrowhead, Camelot, and Sherwood in the Town of Rome, Wisconsin. Its core offerings include mechanical weed harvesting, chemical-free nanobubble water treatment (Project Clean using Moleaer technology), barley straw algae prevention, biochar nutrient filtration, mandatory septic system inspections, and aquatic invasive species prevention. Services are funded through annual property tax levies and grants, and delivered directly to lakefront property owners by district staff and seasonal crews.

Product overview

Tri Lakes Management District operates as a statutory taxing body offering a portfolio of interconnected lake management programs and services rather than a unified software platform. The core offerings include Project Clean (nanobubble lake restoration using Moleaer technology), weed harvesting operations, barley straw algae prevention, and septic inspection programs. Supporting services include biochar socks for nutrient filtration, beach rollers for manual weed removal, the Clean Boats/Clean Waters aquatic invasive species prevention program, and coordination of Healthy Lakes grants. The District also maintains a Lake Management Plan and provides citizen water quality monitoring. These programs work together to address water quality issues across Lakes Arrowhead, Camelot, and Sherwood in the Town of Rome, Wisconsin.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Project Clean (Nanobubble Lake Restoration) Chemical-free lake restoration initiative using Moleaer nanobubble generators to pump oxygen into the water column, accelerating decomposition of organic matter, reducing muck, and combatting algae growth. Includes 30+ nanobubble units across Lakes Arrowhead, Camelot, and Sherwood, with a 40-foot container unit and 10 NEO units. For lakefront property owners in the Tri-Lakes district.
• Weed Harvesting Mechanical removal of aquatic vegetation using dedicated harvester boats operating from approximately Memorial Day through mid-September across all three lakes. For lakefront property owners and lake users in the Tri-Lakes district.
• Barley Straw Algae Prevention Distribution of barley straw bags to property owners for placement under piers. The decomposing straw releases natural chemicals that inhibit algal growth for 4-6 months. Two bags per pier allowed. For lakefront property owners in the Tri-Lakes district.
• Septic Inspection Program Mandatory septic system inspection and pumping program for properties with systems installed prior to July 1, 1992, requiring verification every three years to prevent groundwater pollution. Citations of $200.50 issued for non-compliance. For district property owners.
• Bio Char Socks Porous mesh tubes filled with biochar that act as natural filters to remove excess nutrients (phosphorus and nitrogen), heavy metals, and turbidity from water. Distributed free to lakefront property owners.
• Beach Rollers Manual lake weed removal devices (24-inch roller with stainless steel blades and 20-foot aluminum handle) sold at subsidized cost of $200 for Town of Rome property owners versus $299 manufacturer price, for cutting lake weeds, removing roots, and digging up muck in swimming and boating areas.
• Clean Boats/Clean Waters Program Watercraft inspection program staffed at county boat launches during summer months to educate boaters on preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species. For all boaters using district boat launches.
• Healthy Lakes Grant Program Grant program offering 75% reimbursement (up to $1,000) through WI DNR for shoreline property projects including native plantings, rain gardens, run-off diversion, rock infiltration, and fish sticks habitat. For lakefront property owners in the Tri-Lakes district.
• Lake Management Plan Comprehensive 2022 lake management plan with appendices including aquatic plant harvest maps, watershed land use maps, Trophic State Index values, and phosphorus removal data. For lakefront property owners, regulators, and the public.

Quantifiable outcome

• Expected lake restoration timeline of 10-15 years with Project Clean nanobubble intervention vs. 20-30 years for 9 Key Element Plan alone
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MoleaercoreTechnology or Integration · 2 June 2025Moleaer is the provider of nanobubble lake restoration technology. Their equipment (NEO nanobubble generators and large container units) is being deployed across all three Tri-Lakes for chemical-free water quality improvement. The district has received Moleaer's patented technology recommendations and proposal for implementation.
• Visit RomeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 October 2024Visit Rome provided a generous grant to Tri-Lakes to support lake improvement initiatives. Visit Rome also supported the 2025 State of Our Lakes Lunch event as a major sponsor.
• Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)coreOthers · 1 June 2020Primary regulatory partner overseeing lake management activities, permitting nanobubble installations, and approving the 9 Key Element Plan. Provides access to grant funding through EPA and state programs. Kason Morley serves as Adams County Conservationist coordinating watershed activities.
• EOR (Water Ecology Resources)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAward-winning water-centric environmental consulting firm engaged by Tri-Lakes to analyze lake bottom boring samples, develop monitoring plans, process data, and compile reports for WI DNR compliance. EOR made recommendations for nanobubble unit placement and provided presentations on dissolved oxygen effects.
• 14 Mile Watershed AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative organization working on watershed-wide restoration efforts including the 9 Key Element Plan. Joint initiatives include tree-shrub sales, Bio Char projects, and Farmer-led producer group development. Coordinates the $8 million, 10-year restoration project across the 38-mile watershed.
• UW-Stevens PointcoreTechnology or IntegrationUniversity partnership for water quality testing and analysis. UW-SP testers collected samples from nanobubble test sites and provided data collection during the monitoring phases. Results are compiled and provided to WI DNR.
• Adams County Land & Water Conservation DepartmentcoreOthersCounty agency administering septic systems installed after July 1, 1992, operating dams, and enforcing land use ordinances. LWCD conducted citizen monitoring programs from 2004-2006 and continues water quality assessments. Received grants to survey beach clubs and create shoreline protection plans.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SOLitude Lake Management: A leading national provider of lake and pond management services including aquatic weed control, algae management, and water quality treatments. Direct peer because SOLitude delivers the same core suite of services (weed harvesting, aeration, nutrient remediation, invasive species prevention) to lakefront communities and HOAs across the U.S.
• Restorative Lake Sciences: Michigan-based lake and watershed management consulting firm offering water quality assessments, weed harvesting, and restoration planning. Comparable to Tri-Lakes because both provide integrated lake diagnostics, treatment program design, and long-term restoration execution for inland lake communities.
• Lake Management Services: Specialized lake management and aquatic weed harvesting services company. Comparable to Tri-Lakes because both operate dedicated harvester fleets and provide integrated aquatic vegetation control, water quality testing, and lake restoration services to lakefront property owner communities.
• Aquarius Systems: Manufacturer and operator of aquatic weed harvesting equipment and lake management tools. Comparable to Tri-Lakes because it provides the same mechanical weed harvesting capability that Tri-Lakes deploys seasonally, serving municipalities and lake districts managing eutrophic lakes.
• Ecological Restoration Services: Lake and wetland restoration service provider delivering biochar, alum treatments, and shoreline restoration. Comparable to Tri-Lakes because it executes the same suite of nutrient remediation techniques (biochar socks, alum, shoreline plantings) on inland lakes for property owner associations.

Emerging players

• Vertex Water Features: Provider of aeration and water quality management equipment for lakes and ponds. Comparable to Tri-Lakes because aeration and dissolved oxygen management are central to Tri-Lakes' nanobubble program, making Vertex an adjacent player in the same lake restoration technology stack.
• Moleaer: Manufacturer of industrial-grade nanobubble generators used in water treatment and lake restoration. While a current technology partner to Tri-Lakes, it is also a peer in the lake restoration technology space because its equipment is the very differentiator Tri-Lakes uses, and Moleaer engages directly with other lake districts and aquaculture/water applications.

Regional players

• Wisconsin Lakes Partnership: UW-Extension affiliated statewide organization coordinating lake management education, training, and advocacy for Wisconsin lake districts. Comparable to Tri-Lakes as a regional governance and capacity-building peer in the same state regulatory ecosystem (Chapter 33 districts).

Others

• Center for Watershed Protection: National non-profit providing technical tools, training, and watershed restoration program design for municipalities and lake management entities. Comparable to Tri-Lakes as an enabling peer that provides the watershed assessment, 9 Key Element plans, and BMP methodologies applicable to Tri-Lakes' 14 Mile Creek initiative.

Broad incumbents

• SePRO Corporation: Established specialty life sciences company focused on aquatic plant management and water quality solutions for lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. Comparable to Tri-Lakes as an incumbent in the broader lake management ecosystem, though Tri-Lakes differentiates by emphasizing chemical-free methods rather than herbicide-based treatments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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