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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The California Lake Management Society is hosting this free webinar on managed nitrate addition to enhance water quality in lakes and reservoirs. Nitrate is a significant water pollutant with potential environmental impacts ranging from eutrophication to health risks to infants. But under certain circumstances, nitrate may enhance water quality through a number of mechanisms, including […]

Are you LakeSmart? Do you know if you are living in a way that helps keeps our lakes clean and healthy? Whether you live along or lake, or miles from the nearest lake, attend this session and find out how the NH LAKES LakeSmart Program can help you live in a lake-friendly way, and how […]

Skills for Virtual Conferences and Online Classes In this webinar, three professionals from academia will share best practices on presenting your science virtually whether it is for the class, college symposiums, or virtual conferences. Come prepared with questions! Panelists: Mario Banuelos, PhD - Assistant Professor of Mathematics at California State University, Fresno Ariana Eily, PhD […]

Managing for wildlife has multiple benefits, including more economic opportunities for landowners, greater land productivity and sustainability, and clean water. Representatives from Quail Forever and Arkansas Game & FishCommission will talk about how landowners can manage their timber and pastureland for wildlife. There is a multitude of different conservation and best management practices that you […]

We all want to have an outdoor space that is beautiful, and functional, while also protecting our lakes. Attend this session and hear from the professionals at Belknap Landscape give guidance on achieving this based on their experience building and maintaining great properties across the Lakes Region. Presented by Belknap Landscape—Hayden McLaughlin (Owner), Mark Smith […]