You may have heard that microplastics are making their way into our oceans but did you know they are also found in our lakes in New Hampshire? Tune in to learn how the Green Mountain Conservation Group has been studying microplastics in the Ossipee Lake system, what they’ve found, and what it means for water […]
Session 1- February 10, 2022 from 1-3pm: This session will inform participants about different boater inspection programs in three different states. Watercraft Inspection Steward Programs- Boats are the number one vector for spread of aquatic invasive species in inland waters and prevention is the best tool for dealing with this spread. Join us for an […]
Join DEC’s Hudson River Estuary Program’s Free Virtual Winter Speaker Series! Meet and learn from scientists, community leaders, and environmental educators who work at the intersection of research, education, and environmental and social justice. Engage in discussions about water quality research, dam removals, field-based learning, and overcoming barriers and challenges in the field of science […]
Attention Lake Leaders! A limited number of scholarships will be awarded to staff, board members and active volunteers in leadership of lake organizations and watershed groups to cover a portion of the cost of attending the 33rd ILMS conference at Swan Lake Resort in Plymouth! Fill out this form and your registration by February 18th […]
Session 1- February 10, 2022 from 1-3pm: This session will inform participants about different boater inspection programs in three different states. Watercraft Inspection Steward Programs- Boats are the number one vector for spread of aquatic invasive species in inland waters and prevention is the best tool for dealing with this spread. Join us for an […]
Nick Decker, Resource Manager with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of State Parks, will be presenting on a case study of hydrilla management efforts on the Pymatuning Reservoir. Nick will provide an overview of the actions taken over the past seven years to track and minimize the spread of hydrilla in […]
Join DEC’s Hudson River Estuary Program’s Free Virtual Winter Speaker Series! Meet and learn from scientists, community leaders, and environmental educators who work at the intersection of research, education, and environmental and social justice. Engage in discussions about water quality research, dam removals, field-based learning, and overcoming barriers and challenges in the field of science […]
The septic system at your property can affect the quality of the lake, even if you’re not directly on the water. Tune in to learn how regular maintenance is crucial to the health and effectiveness of septic systems as well as the health of our lakes. Presented by Matthew Raumikaitis, owner of Septic Check Inspections […]
March 6-8, 2022 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Richmond-Midlothian It’s time to prepare for the Virginia Water Conference, presented by the Virginia Lakes and Watersheds Association. The conference will again be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Richmond-Midlothian in Richmond, Virginia, where we hosted more than 400 participants at our 2020 conference (the […]
