Hosted by the NYS Federation of Lake Associations, Inc. in collaboration with the Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center Nonprofits provide a variety of services to our communities. Understanding the risk associated with providing a service and choosing the right liability insurance to protect your nonprofit is not always easy. This workshop will walk attendees through […]
On Thursday, June 4th, from 1:00 – 2:30 pm (eastern time) the national Source Water Collaborative will host a webinar entitled, “Updates from NRCS and the Northeast: Partnering to Protect Drinking Water,” as part of the SWC Learning Exchange on “”SWP Through Conservation Funding.” The webinar agenda will feature the following speakers and topics: Martin Lowenfish and Dee […]
In New Hampshire, many homes—including most lakeside homes—are served by an on-site septic system. If you have a septic system, do you know if you are maintaining it in a lake-friendly way? Attend this session and hear from Russ Lanoie, a long-time wastewater management professional, about how these systems work and the do’s and don’ts […]
NEPA Gives—a one-day online giving extravaganza that's all about giving back to the community. For 24 hours—from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59:59 p.m.—on Friday, June 5, 2020, donors can donate to Lacawac Sanctuary through the NEPA Gives online platform. Donate on June 5th at: https://www.nepagives.org/organizations/lacawac-sanctuary HELP SUPPORT LACAWAC!
Are your trees throwing shade? Does your landscape have problem areas where nothing seems to grow? Do you have mature trees and areas where your turf is receding? Don’t accept being shaded out! Learn about the many native and adapted plants that not only survive but thrive in shadier spots along with tips and tricks […]
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. […]
