NALMS Approves Strategic Plan for 2017-2020
At the recent midterm meeting in Las Vegas, the NALMS Board of Directors voted to approve a new Strategic Plan that sets its sights on strengthening and achieving NALMS' mission, vision, values, and goals. The plan details strategic goals in regards to four crucial areas: membership, communication, the NALMS brand, and financial health.
The focus of each successive strategic plan is to build upon past successes and identify new initiatives that can assist NALMS in meeting future challenges and opportunities. The result is an updated plan detailing NALMS' priorities and ...
World Water Day 2018
What is World Water Day?
World Water Day, on March 22 every year, is about focusing attention on the importance of water. The theme for World Water Day 2018 is ‘Nature for Water’ – exploring nature-based solutions to the water challenges we face in the 21st century.
Damaged ecosystems affect the quantity and quality of water available for human consumption. Today, 2.1 billion people live without safe drinking water at home; affecting their health, education, and livelihoods.
Importance of Source Water Protection
Source water protection (SWP) is a ...
March AmazonSmile Promotion – you shop, Amazon donates to NALMS!
Triple the donation on your first order!
3x your impact! From now until March 31st, Amazon is tripling the donation rate on your first Amazon Smile purchase!
How does it work?
It's simple. Exactly the same Amazon shopping experience (same selections and pricing), with the added bonus of 0.5% of the price of all eligible purchases going directly to NALMS. During this March promotion, Amazon is tripling the donation rate to 1.5% to customers who are shopping through Amazon Smile for the first time.
While this may not sound like much, every penny counts! How ...
NALMS Supports Collaborative Water and Soil Enhancement Act
On behalf of the more than 750 members of the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS), the NALMS Board of Directors supports the Collaborative Water and Soil Enhancement Act of 2018, sponsored by Ohio Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge. Our scientists and lake managers are among the many professionals nationwide who provide high-quality scientific data related to lakes, ponds and other freshwater habitats that we depend on for a myriad of uses, including providing clean drinking water to millions of our citizens.
By providing more support for the management of ...
NALMS Notes & Lake News January / February 2018
The new issue of NALMS Notes & Lake News is out!
In this issue:
From the President
Lake Photo of the Month
News From Our Affiliates
Coming This Year in LakeLine Magazine
Membership in Motion
Government Affairs
NALMS 2018 Call for Abstracts
News From Region 4
News From Region 8
NALMS Partnerships
Conferences & Events
2018 Southeastern Lake Management Conference
Lake News & Information
Webinars
Student Video Series: “Limnology in Winter”
NALMS is seeking student-produced videos of "Limnology in Winter" 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 should cover:
Explanation of why winter limnology is important
General knowledge of lakes in winter including temperature and dissolved oxygen profiles
Research opportunities in winter limnology
Explain the hypothesis/-es of your winter limnology project, specific predictions, and results (if available) or current state of ...
NALMS Notes & Lake News November / December 2017
The new issue of NALMS Notes & Lake News is out!
In this issue:
2017 Perspectives from Your ‘Has Been’ (Past President)
President’s Message
News From Our Affiliates
NALMS Partnerships
Membership in Motion
News From Region 12
News From Our Student Director
Latest Articles from LRM
Conferences & Events
Lake Photo of the Month
NALMS 2017: Finding Balance
NALMS News
Interesting and Informative National Lakes Assessment Session at 2017 NALMS Symposium
Lake News & Information
NALMS 2018
Giving Tuesday: 11/28/17
This year, on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, NALMS is participating in #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving.
Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving. Since its founding in 2012, #GivingTuesday has inspired giving around the world, resulting in greater donations, volunteer hours, and activities that bring about real change in communities.
This year, NALMS ...
NALMS 2017 Achievement Award Winners
Shining a spotlight on deserving individuals and organizations who have made valuable contributions to the goals of the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS), or have made significant strides in lake management, NALMS Annual Achievement Award winners represent the very best amongst its members and supporters.
NALMS Achievement Awards are presented annually at the Society’s International Symposium, which was recently held November 6-9, 2017, in Denver, CO. This year, NALMS was pleased to honor and recognize a variety of individuals and groups, who were ...
NALMS 2017 Election Results
The annual election for officers and directors is an important way for NALMS members to provide input in the management of the Society. Our officers and directors are all volunteers who serve without pay. Thank you to all the candidates for their dedication to NALMS and thank you to all NALMS members who participated in this year’s election!
President-elect – Sara Peel
Sara Peel, CLM is serving her first term as Board Member at Large tasked with coordinating NALMS communication efforts and implementing NALMS’ communication plan. Sara previously served two ...