Pond Design, Management and Maintenance

Rutgers Continuing Education at The Atrium 300 Atrium Drive, Somerset, NJ, United States

This one-day class is meant for pond owners, pond managers, landscape architects, engineers and anyone involved with the design, management or maintenance of ponds! It is structured to help you make the proper decisions regarding the appearance, function or up-keep of your pond. Starting with design, learn how to build a pond, including the construction […]

$350

Webinar: Let’s Make Healthy Lakes & Rivers Together

Since 2015 the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has invested over $900,000 in its Healthy Lakes & Rivers initiative (www.healthylakeswi.com). This surface water grant funds installation of 5 best practices with nearly 1000 projects completed on about 100 lakes to date. Pamela Toshner will share a program overview, including technical assistance and promotional tools, and […]

Free

Webinar: Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and Algal Toxins

1. Water Treatment Plant Evaluation Protocol for HABs. This presentation will summarize an optional protocol for water treatment plants that want to evaluate their ability to optimize treatment for cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins. The protocol was developed in partnership with Ohio EPA through the course of four pilot comprehensive performance evaluations (CPEs). Evaluations are intended to be comprehensive, […]

Free

Webinar: How to Create a Living Shoreline and Stop Erosion

During this time of social distancing, SOLitude is excited to offer a digital learning opportunity. Freshwater lakes and ponds are precious resources that we cannot take for granted. If left unmanaged, the effects of erosion can damage your shorelines, present a danger to residents and pets, and lead to serious and costly water quality issues. […]

Free

Webinar: Your Loon Questions Answered

Join Jim Paruk, Mark Pokras, and our own Susan Gallo for a Q and A session that will cover all you ever wanted to know about loons in Maine. Ask your questions live during the webinar, or you can send them ahead of time to info@mainelakessociety.org.

Free

Webinar: Protecting Our Water Resources and Providing Water For People

This free educational webinar will explore the St. Johns River Water Management District and how they are working to protect our water resources across the district. Learn more about some of the projects occurring across the district to improve water quality, recharge the aquifer, and protect our natural systems. Finally you will learn how you […]

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Webinar: A forest landscape approach to lake habitat protection

Counties and SWCD's are working to develop watershed-based comprehensive local water plans across Minnesota. In the past year two watersheds in the lake rich north-central part of the state have completed their plans and are now moving into implementation. The plans focus on long-term protection of private forest lands. The plans prioritize lakes, then target […]

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[CANCELLED] NYSFOLA 37th Annual Conference – “Restoring Our Watersheds”

Fort William Henry Hotel and Conference Center 48 Canada Street, Lake George, NY, United States

Join lakefront property owners, lake managers, researchers, and government officials from around the state for the New York State Federation of Lake Associations' 37th annual gathering of people dedicated to protecting and improving New York’s lakes. The Fort William Henry Hotel and Conference Center in beautiful Lake George, NY provides a perfect setting for a […]

Webinar: Septic Systems 101 During Stay at Home

With many households staying at home 24/7, increased handwashing, meal preparation, and other water use have put a strain on many onsite wastewater systems, aka septic systems. This program will focus on use, maintenance, and troubleshooting septic problems during this time of stay home/stay safe. Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. on May 4, 2020.

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Webinar: Mission Impossible – Keeping Permeable Pavement Permeable

Join the first presentation of three in the Beaver Watershed Alliance LID Online Series on Wednesday, May 6, at 10 am (CST). The topic is Mission Impossible - Keeping Permeable Pavement Permeable, with Anthony Kendrick, Project Manager and Green Infrastructure Specialist at Construction EcoServices, based in Houston, TX. The installation of permeable pavement is becoming […]

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