Spring LakeLine (Student Issue) Now Available!
Happy spring! We are excited to launch the first wholly electronic version of LakeLine Magazine (perhaps we should start calling it e-LakeLine)! This issue marks NALMS’ movement away from paper copies of LakeLine, in an effort to have a greener footprint and to reduce costs in production for our non-profit organization. The content is the same, and now we can also include live links to our advertisers so you can “click and go” on an ad of interest.
We hope that you find the electronic version convenient to read, as it will always be at your fingertips on your ...
NALMS Signs on to Statement Regarding WOTUS Rule
As a member of the Consortium of Aquatic Science Societies (CASS), NALMS, along with eleven fellow aquatic science societies, has added its voice to comments submitted on the proposed rule to revise the definition of Waters of the United States, or WOTUS. The scientific societies, representing more than 200,000 individuals with diverse areas of expertise, "strongly oppose the proposed Rule and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (Agencies) decision to re-write and rescind the science-based definitions contained in ...
Seeking NALMS Conference Coordinator
The North American Lake Management Society is seeking letters of interest from individuals interested in transitioning into the role of conference coordinator for the organization. The selected individual will work in tandem with the current conference coordinator through the 2021 symposium to become integrated into the existing conference framework. It is anticipated that the next coordinator will have experience with a past NALMS symposium local organizing committee and other basic knowledge of conference planning and execution. The conference coordinator will work ...
NALMS Notes & Lake News January / February 2019
The new issue of NALMS Notes & Lake News is out!
In this issue:
Join Us for the 11th National Monitoring Conference
Lake Photo of the Month
President’s Message: Managing (Lakes) in a Changing Climate
News From Our Affiliates
NALMS News
NALMS Seeks Conference Coordinator
Conferences & Events
Voice of the Lake Event at 2018 NALMS Symposium
NALMS 2019
NALMS 2019 Call for Abstracts
Partnerships
Latest Articles From LRM
Lake News & Information
Student Video Series: “Lake Management”
NALMS is seeking student-produced videos of "Lake Management" for inclusion in the video series hosted on the NALMS YouTube channel and website.
In addition to the basic requirements in the Video Evaluation Rubric, this video can cover:
Defining lake management
How to identify, describe, and define lake and reservoir problems
Evaluation of available lake and watershed management practices to address specific problems to protect water quality (please avoid mention of brand names)
Describe the process of developing a site-specific lake or reservoir ...
NALMS Notes & Lake News November / December 2018
The new issue of NALMS Notes & Lake News is out!
In this issue:
Looking Back – Looking Forward
Lake Photo of the Month
News From Our Affiliates
NALMS News
NALMS Seeks Editor-in-Chief for Lake and Reservoir Management
Conferences & Events
NALMS 2019
Call for Organizers for Special Sessions and Workshop Topics for NALMS 2019
NALMS 2018 -- Thank You to Our Sponsors and Exhibitors
NALMS Achievement Awards
CASS/Policy Updates: WOTUS, Mussels, Mercury
News From Region 2
News From Region 10
Latest Articles From LRM
Lake Restorat...
NALMS 2019 Call for Special Sessions & Workshops
The 2019 North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) symposium will be held in Burlington, Vermont on November 10-15. This symposium traditionally brings together a wide spectrum of lake researchers, managers and enthusiasts. Presentations cover the range of limnological and watershed topics, addressing science, economics and institutional aspects of lake management. Groups of 3-4 presentations are given sequentially in a session of 90 minutes, with 3-4 sessions in a daily track and 5 concurrent tracks. Topics may extend through multiple sessions on one or ...
Jody Connor Student Awards – 2018
The poster session at the 2018 Symposium was held on Halloween.
Each year NALMS presents student awards to the best student presentation and best student poster at the annual NALMS symposium. The awards are sponsored by SOLitude Lake Management. The NALMS Board renamed the student award as the Jody Connor Student Award in memory of Jody Connor, a long-time friend of NALMS who was active on the Education Committee and participated in the reviews of student presentations and posters.
The first-place winner receives a check for $200 and a plaque. ...
NALMS Seeks Editor-in-Chief for Lake and Reservoir Management
The Board of Directors of the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) seeks letters of interest from individuals wishing to serve as the next Editor-in-Chief (EIC) of the society’s peer-reviewed publication, Lake and Reservoir Management (LRM).
LRM publishes original,previously-unpublished studies relevant to lake and reservoir management. LRM addresses the management of lakes and reservoirs, their watersheds and tributaries, along with the limnological and ecological analyses needed for the sound management of such systems. LRM addresses scientific, ...
Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) [VIDEO]
With a special focus on Lake Erie, this Harmful Algal Blooms video covers the basics of HABs, including the causes, potential dangers, and sampling approaches.
