Session 1- February 10, 2022 from 1-3pm: This session will inform participants about different boater inspection programs in three different states. Watercraft Inspection Steward Programs- Boats are the number one vector for spread of aquatic invasive species in inland waters and prevention is the best tool for dealing with this spread. Join us for an […]
Join DEC’s Hudson River Estuary Program’s Free Virtual Winter Speaker Series! Meet and learn from scientists, community leaders, and environmental educators who work at the intersection of research, education, and environmental and social justice. Engage in discussions about water quality research, dam removals, field-based learning, and overcoming barriers and challenges in the field of science […]
Session 1- February 10, 2022 from 1-3pm: This session will inform participants about different boater inspection programs in three different states. Watercraft Inspection Steward Programs- Boats are the number one vector for spread of aquatic invasive species in inland waters and prevention is the best tool for dealing with this spread. Join us for an […]
Nick Decker, Resource Manager with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of State Parks, will be presenting on a case study of hydrilla management efforts on the Pymatuning Reservoir. Nick will provide an overview of the actions taken over the past seven years to track and minimize the spread of hydrilla in […]
Join DEC’s Hudson River Estuary Program’s Free Virtual Winter Speaker Series! Meet and learn from scientists, community leaders, and environmental educators who work at the intersection of research, education, and environmental and social justice. Engage in discussions about water quality research, dam removals, field-based learning, and overcoming barriers and challenges in the field of science […]
The septic system at your property can affect the quality of the lake, even if you’re not directly on the water. Tune in to learn how regular maintenance is crucial to the health and effectiveness of septic systems as well as the health of our lakes. Presented by Matthew Raumikaitis, owner of Septic Check Inspections […]
Join DEC’s Hudson River Estuary Program’s Free Virtual Winter Speaker Series! Meet and learn from scientists, community leaders, and environmental educators who work at the intersection of research, education, and environmental and social justice. Engage in discussions about water quality research, dam removals, field-based learning, and overcoming barriers and challenges in the field of science […]
Strategies for Preventing and Managing Harmful Cyanobacteria Blooms (Two Part Series) The Harmful Cyanobacteria Blooms (HCBs) training reviews key information found in the two ITRC HCB Guidance Documents, the 2021 Strategies for Preventing and Managing Harmful Cyanobacterial Blooms (HCB-1) and the 2022 companion document focused on benthic HCBs (HCB-2). ITRC's HCB-2 focuses on the ecology, toxin production, management, and […]
Strategies for Preventing and Managing Harmful Cyanobacteria Blooms (Two Part Series) The Harmful Cyanobacteria Blooms (HCBs) training reviews key information found in the two ITRC HCB Guidance Documents, the 2021 Strategies for Preventing and Managing Harmful Cyanobacterial Blooms (HCB-1) and the 2022 companion document focused on benthic HCBs (HCB-2). ITRC's HCB-2 focuses on the ecology, toxin production, management, and […]
Building on the findings of the Community-Based Environmental Learning Census 2019, recent discussions have focused on what concepts are necessary for individuals and communities to learn, in order to select actions that protect the land and water of our watersheds. What are the next steps and how can lake associations be involved?
