Old Habits are Hard to Break: Modern HABs, Nitrogen, Lake Management
The question for many scientists studying the fate of this “new” reactive nitrogen in aquatic systems is: Since decades of phosphorus-focused management has not prevented them from occurring, what is promoting non-nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria, causing them to form blooms and produce toxins? A growing body of evidence shows that the amount and form of nitrogen available to primary producers plays an important role in answering this question.
NALMS Notes May / June 2017
The new issue of NALMS Notes is out!
In this issue:
July is Lakes Appreciation Month!
News From Our Affiliates
President’s Message
NALMS Seeks Editor for LakeLine
New From Region 1
International Rainy-Lake of the Wood Watershed Forum
Membership in Motion
Conferences & Events
Call for Board of Directors Nominations
Call for Achievement Awards Nominations
Lake News & Information
NLA Training in Region 6
NALMS 2017: Finding Balance
News From Our Student Director
Reservoir Fisheries Habitat Partnership
Seeking Editor for LakeLine Magazine
The North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) seeks an editor for LakeLine Magazine, a quarterly publication that informs and educates readers about current issues regarding lakes and lake management. Issues are theme-based with all of the articles addressing a specific topic. Most NALMS members primarily receive the magazine in print.
The ideal candidate must possess:
A bachelor's degree or higher in the water resources field.
Working knowledge of NALMS and its history.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Superior English ...
Student Video Series: Macrophytes
Request for NALMS Student Video Series: "Macrophytes"
NALMS is seeking student-produced videos related to "Macrophytes" for inclusion in the video series hosted on the NALMS YouTube channel and website.
In addition to the basic requirements (which can be found in the Video Evaluation Rubric), this video must also cover:
Explanation of major macrophyte groups (free-floating, rooted, emergent, etc.)
Role of macrophytes (or a particular macrophyte) in structuring habitat in lake ecosystems
Explanation of macrophyte collection and identification
Appropriate ...
NALMS Notes March / April 2017
The new issue of NALMS Notes is out!
In this issue:
Looking Back at the 2016 Secchi Dip-In
President’s Message
NALMS News
News From Region 3
News From Region 9
News From Region 11
News From Our Affiliates
Lake News & Information
Conferences & Events
Lake Photo of the Month
NALMS 2017
NALMS 2017 Call for Abstracts
Request for Student Videos #2
Request for NALMS Student Video Series: "Lake Mixing and Stratification"
NALMS is seeking videos of "Lake Mixing and Stratification" for inclusion in the video series hosted on the NALMS YouTube channel and website.
In addition to the basic requirements (which can be found in the Video Evaluation Rubric), this video must also cover:
Lake stratification: laboratory or animated visual example encouraged
Explanation of the thermocline, epilimnion, and hypolimnion
Lake mixing: Audio-visual explanation of fall overturn and spring stratification
...
NALMS Notes January / February 2017
The new issue of NALMS Notes is out!
In this issue:
From the President
NALMS News
News From Our Regions
News From Our Affiliates
Lake News & Information
Conferences & Events
Lake Photo of the Month
NALMS 2017
NALMS’ Response to Recent Federal Election
Summary of NALMS’ response to recent federal election
The NALMS Board of Directors is working to assess how the federal election outcome may influence both lake management in the USA and the capacity of NALMS.
NALMS had begun the process of planning the 2018 National Water Quality Monitoring Conference (NWQMC) with our federal partners and will continue to work to assess support for the conference.
Currently NALMS operates at a significant deficit during single conference years (NALMS only). These losses have been offset by net gains during 2-confere...
NALMS 2016 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 – Frank Browne
Dr. Frank Browne, P.E. received his doctorate degree from the University of Florida. He is president of F.X. Browne, Inc., an environmental consulting firm specializing in lake and ...
Student Opportunity – Submit Your Videos!
Request for NALMS Student Video Series:
"Measuring Secchi Depth"
NALMS is seeking videos of "Measuring Secchi Depth" for inclusion in the video series hosted on the NALMS YouTube channel and website.
In addition to the basic requirements (which can be found in the Video Evaluation Rubric), this video must also cover:
Preparation steps - marking the rope to which the Secchi disk is attached at appropriate intervals
Safety precautions and procedures, including boating safety if applicable
Appropriate location of sampling in relation to the sun
Notes on ...