CLEAN WATER.
RESOURCE RECOVERY.HEALTHY PLANET.
Floating Island International engineered and patented BioHaven® systems to reduce methane emissions, support aquatic life, and provide a low-cost, nature-based solution to water management, without chemicals. Our next generation (dubbed “RAM”) tackles the problems and opportunities presented deep in the water body – through biological dredging, recovery of valuable resources and suppression of aquatic methane. With the right partner, we are ready to scale up and make a big impact on our climate and water resources.
Cut Methane, Cool the Planet.
Over 25% of global warming today is driven by methane emissions—RAM technology targets one of the largest overlooked sources: nutrient-impaired freshwater. By actively reducing aquatic methane at the source, RAM turns stormwater ponds and lakes into powerful climate solutions.
About BioHaven®
CLEAN WATER STARTS HERE
We work with our customers to efficiently, effectively, reliably, and economically meet or exceed their environmental and sustainable goals by leveraging FII’s patented and proven, low maintenance, nature-based technologies.
INNOVATION
WHAT IS RAM TECHNOLOGY?
RAM is a multifunctional water treatment system developed to oxygenate the bottom zone of a water body. It was developed to address a widespread climate issue only now coming to public attention: release of methane from freshwater. Methane is generated within sludge that builds up at the bottom of a pond. RAM suppresses methane by providing oxygen for the methane-eating microbes (methanotrophy) to consume it. It also induces biological reduction of sludge (biological dredging) where the original issue starts.
Using airlift technology (ie, it can pull up water using air), RAM can perform many valuable services besides reducing or eliminating methane. It can remove sludge and the syrupy muck from the bottom of the pond, which can then be land applied to replace soil and enhance carbon sequestration by plant matter – and remove the source of methane generation. Or it can be used to bring up heavier sediments, from which rare earth or precious metals such as “flour gold” can be extracted.
RAM stands for Removal of Aquatic Methane. RAM technology is the first of its kind. Its first US patent was issued in April 2025 with many more being worked on by FII’s smart innovation team. Floating Island International is leading the way with sustainable water management solutions for ponds, lakes, and reservoirs.
SOLUTION
CORE BENEFITS
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ALGAE PREVENTION
When your pond / lake / reservoir has an algae bloom, you have a mosquito
factory. When a mat of algae dies, you get oxygen starvation and sediment buildup, which in turn lead to odors and even fish kills. But when you recycle the nutrients which “fertilize” algae into a more desirable resource – fish, for example – you turn what was an unsightly problem into a productive asset. BioHavens plus RAM provide the biological and chemical conditions to grow fish instead of algae.
ODOR AND SLUDGE REDUCTION
Sludge makes a pond shallow, reduces the livable area for aquatic life and
makes maintenance a headache. It is stirred up by wind action and activity in the water (think carp), reducing clarity and the ability of beneficial sunlight to penetrate the water and promote photosynthesis. RAM provides a steady supply of oxygen to keep the microbes active that break down organic material in the sludge itself. It does so without disturbing the layers of deep ponds.
GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION
When sludge builds up in a pond, the deeper layers have no access to oxygen,
so methane is produced. As methane crosses from the sludge into the water, it is “eaten up” by beneficial microbes on the surface of the sludge (methanotrophs) – as long as they have oxygen to sustain them. But once the oxygen is used up, they go dormant and the methane rises through the pond and into the atmosphere. RAM’s first priority is to provide a steady supply of oxygen to keep the methanotrophs active. RAM can also extract methane from water so that it can be vented off, either for biological removal by BioHavens, or for use as a fuel using third-party technology (future development).
RESOURCE RECOVERY
Sludge can contain valuable resources. With a small modification, RAM’s airlift
action can pull sludge up to the surface for removal of valuable deposits that are
typically left behind by dredging. This action maintains water clarity and the associated benefits to water quality.
SUSTAINABILITY
WHY CHEMICALS FAIL &
RAM SUCCEEDS
While chemical treatments offer temporary relief, they increase sludge, kill beneficial vegetation, and even promote methane emissions—a potent greenhouse gas. Our patented RAM Systems works because it(s):
IMPACT
FLOATING ISLAND
INTERNATIONAL
Science-Backed Performance.
Quantifying the environmental and economic benefits of our patented RAM technology.
Global Reach
10,000+
METHANE MITIGATION
>50%
WATER QUALITY
100%+ Increase
RETURN ON INVESTMENT
30 - 50% Lower
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
10 - 20 Years
OPPORTUNITY
TURN WATER HEALTH
INTO REVENUE
With baseline water quality and methane monitoring included, RAM systems position municipalities and organizations to earn carbon credits—a future-proof investment in both your budget and the planet.
FLOATING ISLAND INTERNATIONAL
IS A RECOGNIZED
LEADER
In sustainable water innovation, with patented technologies, peer-reviewed research, and nearly 10,000 floating islands deployed globally. Our RAM (Reduction of Aquatic Methane) and BioHaven® systems have garnered the attention of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Department of Energy, helping to restore ecosystems, reduce methane, and support infrastructure resilience through proven, nature-based solutions.
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Be a Part of the
Change, Starting
with our Water
Whether you have questions about our technology, need support, or want to share your feedback, our dedicated team is here to assist you every step of the way.
Email
info@floatingislandinternational.com
Phone
+1 406.373.5200
Location
Shepherd, MT