The Secchi Dip-In is a demonstration of the potential of volunteer monitors to gather environmentally important information on our lakes, rivers, and estuaries. Volunteers have been submitting information during the annual Dip-In since 1994. Please join them in this international effort to track changes in water quality! The Secchi Dip-In is part of Lakes Appreciation Month, […]
Join Nate Weston with the Beaver Watershed Alliance and Ozark Chapter of the Arkansas Native Plant Society for a native wildflower walk at Lake Atalanta, a hidden gem of biodiversity just outside of downtown Rogers! We hope to see some native ferns, wildflowers, remnant prairie plants, and some summer blooms. The walk is on hard-surface […]
New York State is blessed with a diverse array of nearly 8,000 lake ecosystems, ranging from unnamed small lakes and ponds to some of the largest lakes on Earth. These ecosystems provide a wide range of services, including recreation, aesthetics, water supply, and habitat for aquatic organisms. This webinar will provide an overview of lake […]
On Thursday, July 9, join us at the Chautauqua Suites in Mayville, NY, for an evening with renowned artist, entertainer, and philanthropist Michael Israel, famous for his astonishing Art in Concert performances. Watch in amazement as he paints larger than life masterpieces in rhythm to music. The event, hosted by the Chautauqua Lake Association, will […]
DESCRIPTION Jake's Pack 5K Run-Walk is held in memory of Michael "Jake" Burkhardt, who was tragically killed in an automobile accident on January 25, 2016. Jake was active young man who enjoyed hiking, campfires, listening to music and spending time with his friends. Jake will be remembered as a kind and happy person with a great […]
Please join us for our annual event. Because of COVID restrictions it will look a little different this year. We will be having small groups completing various projects around the park. You must sign up via this link -https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0a4faeaa2ca7fe3-lake We will be providing water snacks and 2020 t-shirt for all. Please put your sizes in […]
For those looking to get out on the water with a paddle! We are celebrating Lakes Appreciation Month with a Virtual Padding Race. Grab a canoe, kayak, SUP board, or a raft and enjoy the outdoors. How many hours will you paddle in a week? How about the entire month of July? Compete with your […]
Last summer, residents statewide felt the recreational and economic impacts caused by Harmful Algae Blooms (HABs). What occurred that triggered intense blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) growth and the production of the cyanotoxins linked to human and pet health problems? How is the state tracking such blooms and what can you do to protect your pond from […]
From earthquakes and glaciers to stormwater and invasive species, come aboard the LGA’s Floating Classroom, the Rosalia Anna Ashby, for two hours this summer to learn all about Lake George and how to keep the Lake’s water clean and clear. Onboard, you’ll enjoy a hands-on adventure and learn all about Lake George water quality. You […]
Lake Wawasee is the largest glacial lake in Indiana with an area of 3,060 acres (1,238 hectares) and a watershed of 24,498 acres (9,914 hectares). The watershed is predominantly residential and agriculture. Like other glacial lakes in Indiana, excess Nitrogen and Phosphorus and suspended sediment are the most prevalent nonpoint source pollutants entering the lake. […]
