THE East River Land Improvement ADVANTAGE
Our goal is to educate and provide our customers with the most efficient and up to date drainage system to maximize crop productivity. East River Land Improvement is a family-owned and operated South Dakota based water management company specializing in controlled drainage, lift stations, subsurface irrigation, and drainage water recycling along with conventional drainage.
Water management is all we do, allowing us to focus on what is best for your land. We design and install your custom system using the latest technology and best practice standards as recommended by Universities across the Midwest.
Our clients are the best part of our business! We treat our customers how we wish to be treated. We design and install projects as if they were our own fields. Would not do anything that we wouldn’t for ourselves. We offer our best design and pricing the first time, and you appreciate that our projects and pricing are all inclusive, with no hidden fees.
Unlike many others in our industry, at East River Land Improvement, we don’t believe in using high-pressure sales tactics. Some contractors will try to sell what they want to install, what they are equipped for, or what they are most knowledgeable about, not always what is best for your farm and field needs.
Our team is committed to installing pipe with efficient, one pass installation, leaving your soil less compacted. When possible, we will design and install your project to be DWM compatible for ease of future conversion at no additional cost.
Pipe size matters for sure, and we don’t leave it to guesswork. We carefully install the properly sized main line to meet your future capacity needs, right from the start. Because drainage is a one-time investment, we treat it that way—with precision, foresight, and a commitment to long-term value. That’s why every system we install is backed by our Lifetime Land Ownership Limited Workmanship Warranty.
Long-Term Focus: Better Soil. Bigger Yields.
Shortcuts don’t grow crops. That’s why we design drainage systems with the long view in mind.
- Reduced Soil Compaction: By managing moisture more effectively, we protect your topsoil from heavy machinery damage.
- Nutrient Retention: Our DWM strategies minimize nutrient runoff and preserve the fertility your fields rely on.
- Improved Root Health: Better-drained soil means stronger root systems, which translate into better stands and higher yields — year after year.
BEFORE (2022)
AFTER (2024)
Yield data from before tiling and after tiling. The green areas are the highest yielding and red is lowest yielding. The “before” yield map shows a fair number of acres that were either not planted or not harvested due to moisture issues.
Built to Last. Backed for Generations.
We use only premium-grade materials and precision-grade installation methods. And because our work is designed for longevity, our systems are backed by a workmanship guarantee that you can count on — not just for the next few seasons, but for decades.
You're Not Just a Customer. You're a Steward of the Land.
At East River Land Improvement, we partner with farmers who care — about their crops, their soil, and the generations who will work the same land. That’s why we don’t just install tile — we build custom solutions that help you farm smarter, harvest better, and leave your land healthier than you found it.
