Join Jeremy Cluchey, Communications Director for The Nature Conservancy in Maine to talk about ways your Lake Association can reach new and different audiences on a shoestring budget, using accessible media tools.
This presentation will discuss the innovative Shoreline Incentive Program (SIP) in Burnett County, Wisconsin, which encourages preservation and restoration of natural shorelines. The SIP provides incentives to encourage restoring or preserving natural shorelines, and has enrolled over 750 parcels since it began in 2000. Owners of these parcels receive an annual payment in return for […]
If you’re monitoring water quality, you’re likely monitoring pH, but what exactly does that mean? Collecting data and making sense of it aren’t necessarily the same thing. Join surface water application expert Eric Robinson as he dives into understanding how pH sensors work, why the data is important, and how to get the most out […]
Are you a “Native Texan” or a transplant? Plants can be native or transplants too! Create a lush and vibrant landscape with an introduction to our favorite “Top 100” native and adapted plants, ideal for your North Texas landscape. We’ll also dig in to proper soil preparation, proper planting and tips on how to choose […]
Biological control agents introduced into the U.S. for the control of invasive hydrilla have been partially effective and new agents are needed, especially those adapted to cooler climates and environments. Since 2014, extensive surveys of hydrilla have been conducted in Asia, particularly China and the Republic of Korea, where the U.S. introductions were thought to […]
Beaver Watershed Alliance LID Online Series (2 of 3) Guest Speakers: Anthony Kendrick, Project Manager Construction EcoServices Eric Fuselier, PWS Environmental Project Manager | Transportation Crafton Tull Vegetated systems used for stormwater management are an important tool in Low Impact Development. This presentation will review how these systems are designed, built and installed; with a […]
LakeSmart Program Manager Brooke Hafford MacDonald will share findings from her recent graduate work, which combined biology and social science techniques to get a "big picture" understanding of loon conservation in Maine.
Cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms (HABs), which can appear in water bodies across the country, are an indicator of poor water quality and can potentially cause serious environmental and human and aquatic health effects. Historically, monitoring these HABs has been labor-intensive and limited due to cost, time, and logistical constraints. EPA developed the CyAN app to […]
NALMS is thrilled to announce it’s bringing back a program favorite: the Lakes Appreciation Month student poster contest! July has been Lakes Appreciation Month for the past 22 years; to celebrate, we are inviting elementary, middle, and high school students to submit posters reflecting on how important lakes are to all of us. Submitted artwork will […]
NALMS at 40: Leveraging Experience to Manage Diverse Lakes, Landscapes and People 40th International Symposium of the North American Lake Management Society November 16–20, 2020 – Minneapolis, Minnesota NALMS Conference Committee members are monitoring information about how the coronavirus might affect future gatherings and travel. Should plans for the 2020 NALMS Symposium change, we […]
