2024 Jody Connor Student Award Winners

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 25, 2024 Contact: Alyssa Anderson, Development & Marketing Director Phone: 608-233-2836 Email: info@nalms.org North American Lake Management Society Announces 2024 Student Award Winners MADISON, WI – Each year the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) presents student awards to the best student presentation and best student poster at the annual NALMS symposium. The 2024 student awards were sponsored by the High Sierra Water Laboratory. The NALMS Board of Directors renamed the student award as the Jody Connor Student ...

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NALMS Announces 2024 Recipients of Kenneth H. Reckhow Student Scholarships

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 22, 2024 Contact: Alyssa Anderson, Director of Development & Marketing Phone: 608-233-2836 Email: info@nalms.org NALMS Announces 2024 Recipients of Kenneth H. Reckhow Student Scholarships We are thrilled to announce this year's recipients of the Kenneth H. Reckhow Scholarship. The two recipients are: Teso Coker (Stanford University) and Evan Jones (Queen's University). Established through the generosity and kindness of NALMS Life Member, Dr. Kenneth Reckhow, the Kenneth H. Reckhow Scholarship Fund provides financial support ...

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GivingTuesday 12/3/24

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 19, 2024 Contact: Alyssa Anderson, Development & Marketing Director Phone: 608-233-2836 Email: info@nalms.org North American Lake Management Society Celebrates GivingTuesday 2024 This year, on Tuesday, December 3rd, NALMS is proud to once again be participating in Giving Tuesday, a global day dedicated to giving. GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and their world. GivingTuesday will kick off the generosity season this year by inspiring ...

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NALMS 2024 Achievement Award Winners

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 19, 2024 Contact: Alyssa Anderson, Development & Marketing Director Phone: 608-233-2836 Email: info@nalms.org North American Lake Management Society Honors Members & Partners with 2024 Achievement Awards 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 partners. NALMS ...

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2024 NALMS 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!    

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2024 NALMS Election Candidates

The 2024 election for officers and directors is underway. Voting in the annual election 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. All members may vote for President-Elect. The President-Elect serves for one year in that position after which they serve as President for one year and Past-President for one year. Members may also vote for a director to represent their NALMS Region. Regional Directors are elected for a three-year term and may serve ...

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“Lakespert” – Pelicans in Colorado?

Steve Lundt, CLM Even I, the Lakespert, was surprised to see pelicans hanging out in Colorado when I first started sampling lakes. I mean, most of the Midwest and all of Texas come to Colorado in the summer to enjoy the mountains and cooler temperatures. So, I guess it makes sense for pelicans to do the same. One body of water that I have monitored over the past 22 years has a local nickname – Pelican Lake. This lake is a reservoir, but thousands of American White Pelicans come to it every spring to ground nest and enjoy the buffet of young carp. I have enjoyed ...

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2024 Election: Call for Board Nominations

Nominations for the 2024 election are being accepted at this time! NALMS is seeking candidates that will add diversity and breadth to the Board and its committees. You could become a nominee for a position on the NALMS Board of Directors, to take a more active role in steering the direction of activities that relate to these precious resources. Experience or training in lake management is not required for a board position, and we encourage candidates with expertise in nonprofit management, leadership development, marketing, fundraising, legal issues and membership ...

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Call for 2024 NALMS Achievement Award Nominations

Through its annual achievement awards, NALMS recognizes the efforts of individuals, organizations, programs, and corporations who are making a notable impact in lake and reservoir management. Consider nominating a deserving individual or group for one of the following NALMS awards. The 2024 Achievement Awards will be presented at the 44th International Symposium in South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, NV. NALMS accepts nominations in the following categories: Leadership and Service Awards Nominations should detail how individuals or teams demonstrate leadership, service, and ...

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2024 NALMS Summer Member Raffle

We are excited to share that NALMS is offering a summer membership raffle for both new and renewing members! Any individual who renews or joins during the months of June - August 2024 will automatically be entered into our summer raffle! Win the product of your choice from our online merch store OR have your membership renewed for one additional year! Three winners will be selected and contacted on September 3, 2024.  We also would like to invite you to celebrate Lakes Appreciation Month, which is coming up in July! We use this time to highlight the importance of ...

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