Sustaining Aquatic Ecosystems Under Global Change Rapid change is a defining feature of the modern era. Increasingly severe threats attributed to global environmental change involve water, including among them scarcity, security, over-appropriation of water resources, extreme hydrological events, accelerating loss of aquatic biodiversity, and overstressed fisheries. Sustaining the aquatic ecosystems that provide fresh water, regulate […]
NOTE: Advance registration required. Excessive algae of many types can cause damage to aquatic ecosystems and create human health issues as harmful algae blooms (HAB). Best known in freshwater are the cyanobacteria, which can form surface scums, release toxins, and adversely alter water quality. Very real costs can be associated with contaminated drinking water, impaired […]
Join Don Griggs from Kezar Lake Watershed Association to hear an informative presentation about the concerns for lake health from wakeboats in shallow water and KLWAs outreach solution to reduce risks.
We invite you to explore and share the fascinating world of wildlife and ecosystems using fun, hands-on educational activities. Sample adaptable activities for all age levels Receive Project WILD k-12 activity guide integrated with core subject curricula and TEKS aligned Earn 6 hours CPE and TEEAC teacher credit Open to all classroom teachers, informal educators, […]
Do you own or maintain an unpaved road or driveway? If yes, whether it’s along a lake, or miles from the nearest waterbody, this session is for you! Proper maintenance of unpaved roads and driveways is one of the best way to reduce polluted runoff water that flows into our lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams. […]
Join Brooke Hafford MacDonald, LakeSmart Program Manager for Maine Lakes, to share your LakeSmart ideas and experiences. This session is meant for past and present LakeSmart Coordinators and Evaluators only.
Join us for a unique experience as we investigate the wetland using Project WET, Project Aquatic WILD, Texas Aquatic Science curriculum activities and enjoying the wetland at night. This workshop will begin 9:00 am on Thursday and end at 3:00 pm on Friday. An overnight stay at the Wetland Center is part of this workshop. Programs […]
Does your organization experience conflicts over how to manage resources or make decisions? Learn from a Syracuse University expert to develop awareness and skills in order to transform conflict into opportunity. This webinar will feature Catherine Gerard, Director of the Program for the Advancement of Research on Conflict and Collaboration (ParCC) at Syracuse University's Maxwell […]
Keynote Speaker: Hilary Snook, Senior Scientist, EPA New tools and technology are helping citizen science efforts grow by leaps and bounds. Please join our keynote speaker to hear about exciting new citizen science opportunities for monitoring lake health, and how you can get involved.
