Restoring and Preserving the Northwest
Our Missions is to build a business based on quality and trust
Company Experience and Goals
Lakeland Restoration LLC is a North Idaho based company, focused on restoring and preserving the environmental integrity of the American Northwest. Licensed in Idaho, Montana, Washington, Oregon, and California, we aim to be at the frontlines of protecting their natural ecosystems.
Luke Huffman, owner, is in a Ph.D. Program at the University of Wisconsin, researching aquatic plants and invasive species management. He has a Master’s degree in Environmental Science from The University of Idaho and a a B.S. hybrid degree from Utah State University in Plant & Soils Science, Environmental & Climate Science, and Landscape Architecture/Environmental Planning. He worked in Hokkaido, Japan in the field of LAEP, and grew up studying aquatic ecosystems in Kentucky.
Dave Kluttz, founder, holds a B.S. in Agronomy from California State University, and was previously in business for nearly 30 years in California as Providence Horticulture, Inc. When opportunities arose in aquatic and terrestrial weed management after Dave relocated to Northern Idaho, He decided to put his vast experience to use to aid in maintaining the health of the natural ecosystem therein.
Kendall Corn, manager of operations, graduated from Eastern Washington University with a degree in Geography/Geographical Information Systems. He worked as a Geospatial Database Analyst for Apple, and provides Lakeland with data analysis as well as runs the logistical side of operations.
James Pogue, field director, has worked with Lakeland for eight years, and previously worked all over the world as a merchant marine.
Jessica Tolman is an analyst for Lakeland, and holding a degree in Mathematics and Geology from Utah State University.
Chade Gonter works in the field for Lakeland, holding a biology degree from Utah State University.
Our Goals
To be committed to early detection, rapid response, containment, and management of aquatic invasive species.
To provide services to our customers that are accurate and effective.
To provide and encourage long term, lasting relationships that will accomplish the best results.
To keep the environment and ecological health in the forefront of our process.
To communicate with out clients and the public, answering any questions or concern by providing the best information available.
Notable Client History
● Alta Lake – Eurasian watermilfoil, cattails, bulrush, phragmites, nuisance aquatic plants
● Amber Lake – Eurasian watermilfoil, cattails
● Conconully and Salmon Lakes – Eurasian watermilfoil , variouspondweeds
● Curlew Lake – chara, curly leaf pondweed, northern milfoil, algae, elodea
● Davis Lake – Eurasian watermilfoil
● Diamond Lake – Eurasian watermilfoil, yellow flag iris, fragrant water lily
● Duncan Pond – Eurasian watermilfoil
● Eloika Lake – Eurasian watermilfoil, yellow flag iris
● Grant county – phragmites, yellow flag iris, purple loosestrife, tree of heaven, salt cedar
● Lake Arthur (Gonzaga University) – various aquatic nuisanceplants
● Lake Osoyoos – Eurasian watermilfoil, pondweeds
● Leader Lake – Eurasian watermilfoil, curly leaf pondweed, nuisance aquatic plants
● Liberty Lake – Eurasian watermilfoil , phragmites
● Long Lake/Lake Spokane (Avista & homeowners) – Eurasian watermilfoil, curly leaf pondweed
● Loon Lake – Eurasian watermilfoil, yellow flag iris
● Newman Lake – Eurasian watermilfoil
● Nine Mile Reservoir (Avista) – Eurasian watermilfoil
● Moses Lake – phragmites, yellow flag iris, purpleloosestrife, tree of heaven, salt cedar, Eurasian watermilfoil, curly leaf pondweed, nuisance pondweeds
● Palmer Lake – Eurasian watermilfoil, curly leaf pondweed, nuisance aquatic plants
● Patterson Lake – Eurasian watermilfoil, curly leaf pondweed, nuisance aquatic plants
● Pend Oreille River – Eurasian watermilfoil, nuisance aquaticplants
● Port of Kennewick – Eurasian watermilfoil, curly leaf pondweed, nuisance pondweeds
● Richland Washington – Eurasian watermilfoil, curly leaf pondweed, nuisance pondweeds
● Roses Lake – Eurasian watermilfoil, bulrush
● Silver Lake – Eurasian watermilfoil, curly leaf pondweed
● Spectacle Lake – Eurasian watermilfoil, curly leaf pondweed, nuisance pondweeds
● Thama Slough – Eurasian watermilfoil, curly leaf pondweed, aquatic nuisance plants, algae
● Tiger Inlet – Eurasian watermilfoil
● Tiger Slough – Eurasian watermilfoil
● Willow Springs Duck Club – phragmites, yellow flag iris,purple loosestrife, tree of heaven, salt cedar, Eurasian watermilfoil, curly leaf pondweed, nuisance pondweeds
● Adams County – leafy spurge
● Avista James Property - Riparian rehabilitation project
● Avista Little Spokane - Riparian rehabilitation project
● Black Lake – Eurasian watermilfoil
● Cave Lake – Eurasian watermilfoil
● Fry Creek – various aquatic nuisance plants
● Harrison Slough – Eurasian watermilfoil
● Hayden Lake – Eurasian watermilfoil
● Lake Coeur d'Alene – Eurasian watermilfoil
● McLean’s Bay (Hayden Lake) – Eurasian watermilfoil, spatterdock
● Medicine Lake – Eurasian watermilfoil
● Pend Oreille Lake – Eurasian watermilfoil
● Pend Oreille River – Eurasian watermilfoil
● Pend Oreille River (Lakeview Sandpoint) – Eurasian watermilfoil, curly leaf pondweed, aquatic nuisance plants, algae
● Pend Oreille River (Swan Shores) - Eurasian watermilfoil, curly leaf pondweed, aquatic nuisance plants, algae
● Radiant Lake – aquatic nuisance plants, algae
● Thompson Lake – Eurasian watermilfoil
● Twin Lakes – water shield