Aquascape

Aquascape, Inc., headquartered in St. Charles, Illinois, is the leading manufacturer of water gardens, water features, and ecosystem ponds in North America — connecting people to water the way nature intended. Beyond their product line, Aquascape has built one of the most robust contractor certification and education ecosystems in the outdoor living industry through their Certified Aquascape Contractor (CAC) program, empowering independent landscape and water feature contractors nationwide. Their Ponds for Kids initiative pairs students with certified contractors to build functional ecosystem ponds at schools, combining environmental education with hands-on trades experience.

Specification Highlights:

• Ponds for Kids Program: Students work alongside Certified Aquascape Contractors to build ecosystem ponds at schools — delivering environmental education and trades exposure to the next generation.

• Contractor Certification Program: The CAC program provides training, certification, business development tools, and a national referral network for independent water feature contractors.

• Aquascape Foundation: A formal giving platform extending community investment beyond the core contractor and customer base.

• Contractor-Exclusive Distribution: Products sold exclusively through the certified contractor and authorized retailer network — protecting contractor margins and supporting small business growth.

• Ecosystem Pond Technology: Pioneered low-maintenance ecosystem pond design that integrates biological filtration, aquatic plants, and natural balance — reducing long-term maintenance for homeowners.