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 […]
MOVING TO ONLINE VIRTUAL TOUR – Click here for details Join us for a stroll through the city’s demonstration gardens to learn which Texas-tough plants are well-adapted to our area and are the right choice for YOUR yard.
Beaver Watershed Alliance LID Online Series (3 of 3) Topic: Where Have All the Ditches Gone? The Value of Bioswales as Stormwater Detention Features Speakers: Anthony Kendrick, Project Manager and Matthew Smith, Business Development, Construction EcoServices, based in Houston, TX. Surface storage in the form of water features and stormwater ponds are a great tool, […]
The Hoosier Environmental Council is an environmental not-for-profit organization based in Indiana. One of their most important annual tasks is tracking bills going through the Indiana General Assembly looking carefully at how they will impact the state’s air, land, and water. The General Assembly was in session from January through March this year. This presentation […]
