Learn about the beautiful and historic species of trees that line our downtown streets. These tours are led by both Executive Director Emily Molden and Resource Ecologist RJ Turcotte. Their combined knowledge of biology and island history generates interesting conversations and surprising questions. Find out how all of our town trees have been preserved over […]
This month's ILMS webinar will cover the new Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Waterways Collaboration process and online web tool. A brief overview of the IDEM Section 401 Program will also be provided, but the primary focus of the presentation will be on the tool and how to run […]
Please join us on Thursday, August 20 for the fifth presentation in our “Thirst for Knowledge” lunch-and-learn webinar series, "Lake-Friendly Living" hosted by Lake Hopatcong Foundation (LHF) Executive Director Jess Murphy and LHF Grants and Program Director Donna Macalle-Holly. This webinar will provide tips and best practices on how to live in a lake-friendly way […]
The recurrence of harmful algal blooms (HABs) or “CyanoHABs” in freshwater environments in Arkansas has inspired teams of scientists and regulators across multiple disciplines to work together to achieve a broader understanding of the occurrence, impacts and management of HABs on water bodies used for drinking water, agriculture, irrigation, fishing, and recreational purposes. All water […]
After much discussion and input from our members, it is with a heavy heart that we announce we will not be holding our 31st annual symposium in person. But, that doesn't mean we won't see you! Your Board is currently working on a plan to roll out our usual technical sessions and workshops as individual […]
The objective of this webinar from the American Water Works Association is to break down the process of monitoring cyanobacteria and nuisance algae into basic steps from field to lab. We will discuss what monitoring strategies have been effective for the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, and how the lab interprets the data to determine […]
Join our experts as they reveal how to restore lakes and ponds with hydro-raking! Mechanical hydro-raking provides an eco-friendly solution for the removal of nuisance vegetation and also offers a means of restoring waterbody depth for increased recreational access or improved functionality of your stormwater pond. Physically removing bottom muck and debris from the water column not only […]
An updated version of How’s My Waterway (HMW) was released publicly in June 2020. HMW provides a comprehensive overview of water quality data and information in the United States on three different scales: community, state and national. HMW pulls in data from eight databases across EPA through web services with the goal of answering questions […]
Join our 30th Anniversary Annual Meeting! Our annual meeting is moving online this year, and we hope you will join in! Learn about CWC's 30 years of local conservation accomplishments and get an update on our current conservation programs and activities. For this year's meeting, we are honored to have Erik Kulleseid, Commissioner of the […]
Please join us for our annual Fall Forest Management Workshop! This is a great opportunity to learn how YOU can improve YOUR forest to increase wildlife diversity, reduce stormwater issues, and improve the aesthetic appeal of your forests. Our speakers include: Raven Lawson, Watershed Protection Manager with Central Arkansas Water, Chas McCoy, Watershed Specialist with […]
