Professional aquatic vegetation management for South Florida’s canals, lakes, retention ponds, and waterways. We maintain proper water flow, prevent flooding, and protect ecosystem health using specialized equipment and environmentally responsible methods.
South Florida’s extensive network of canals, lakes, and retention ponds requires ongoing vegetation management to maintain proper drainage, prevent flooding, and preserve water quality.
COCO Tree Service Corp provides comprehensive aquatic vegetation management services for municipalities, water management districts, HOAs, and commercial properties. Our specialized equipment and trained crews handle everything from routine maintenance to emergency vegetation removal after storms.
We work in compliance with all Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) regulations and South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) guidelines to protect these vital water resources while maintaining their functionality.
Complete vegetation management solutions for all types of water bodies and drainage systems throughout South Florida.
Clearing and maintaining vegetation along canal banks to ensure proper water flow, prevent erosion, and maintain access for maintenance equipment and inspections.
Comprehensive lake edge management including littoral zone vegetation control, shoreline stabilization, and maintaining healthy buffer zones for water quality protection.
Complete maintenance of stormwater retention and detention ponds including vegetation control, outfall clearing, and ensuring proper drainage function during rain events.
Removing vegetation and debris from drainage ditches and swales to maintain proper stormwater conveyance and prevent localized flooding throughout municipal areas.
Mechanical and manual removal of invasive aquatic plants including hydrilla, water hyacinth, and cattails that impede water flow and degrade ecosystem health.
Keeping culverts, outfall structures, and control gates clear of vegetation and debris to ensure unimpeded water flow through the drainage infrastructure.
Removing trees and large branches that overhang waterways, which can fall during storms and create blockages that impede water flow and cause flooding.
Emergency removal of storm debris from waterways to restore drainage function quickly after hurricanes and tropical storms. Available 24/7 during storm season.
Scheduled maintenance contracts for municipalities and HOAs to keep waterways clear year-round. Customized programs based on vegetation growth cycles and seasonal needs.
Our specialized equipment and trained crews service all types of waterways throughout South Florida.
Major drainage canals managed by SFWMD and municipalities that form the backbone of South Florida's flood control system.
Smaller municipal and community canals that feed into the primary canal system and require regular maintenance.
Natural and man-made lakes, community ponds, and decorative water features in residential and commercial developments.
Stormwater management ponds required for developments to control runoff and filter pollutants before discharge.
Roadside swales, drainage ditches, and conveyance channels that direct stormwater to the larger drainage system.
Lakes, ponds, and water hazards on golf courses that require aesthetic maintenance and proper drainage function.
Our fleet includes specialized equipment designed specifically for waterway vegetation management.
Flat-bottom boats and small barges for accessing canals and lakes to remove vegetation and debris.
Track-mounted excavators that can operate in shallow water and soft canal banks for heavy vegetation removal.
Extended boom mowers and cutters that can reach across canal banks from stable ground positions.
Specialized mechanical rakes for removing floating and submerged aquatic vegetation from water bodies.
Heavy-duty trucks with grapple loaders for removing and hauling vegetation debris from waterway sites.
On-site chipping capability for processing woody debris removed from canal banks and shorelines.
Experience, equipment, and expertise for South Florida’s unique waterway management needs.
Full compliance with South Florida Water Management District and Florida Department of Environmental Protection regulations.
Purpose-built boats, amphibious equipment, and long-reach machinery designed specifically for waterway work.
Immediate response capability for post-storm debris removal to restore drainage function and prevent flooding.
Customized ongoing maintenance contracts to keep your waterways clear year-round on a predictable budget.
Environmentally responsible methods that control problem vegetation while protecting beneficial native species.
Full commercial insurance coverage and proper licensing for working in and around South Florida's waterways.
Contact us for a free assessment of your canals, lakes, or retention ponds. We serve municipalities, water management districts, HOAs, and commercial properties throughout South Florida.
