“Lakespert” – “Lakespert” becomes “Lawnspert”!
Steve Lundt, CLM
Fertilizing your lawn in the fall can protect your lake in the spring
"Lakespert” becomes “Lawnspert” (second coined term). Here in Colorado, I have been steadily working on a state-wide phosphorus-free lawn fertilizer initiative (minus legislation). This phosphorus prevention effort has taught me a few things about lawns and fertilizing that I would like to share.
Starting with the Four R’s – Right Place, Right Time, Right Product, and Right Rate. This mnemonic device helps people, that use fertilizers, think about the connections ...
Bird Hugger Podcast: Preventing Cyanobacteria Outbreaks in Lakes and Ponds
On Thursday, September 23rd, NALMS Inland HABs Program Co-Lead and aquatic biologist, Angela Shambaugh, was featured on the popular nature podcast, Bird Hugger! In the 30-minute episode, Angela discusses with podcast host, Catherine Greenleaf, how to prevent toxic Cyanobacteria blooms in lakes and ponds.
A big thank you to Catherine for discussing this important topic and to Angela for, once again, sharing her knowledge and time!
More about NALMS' Inland HAB Program
https://www.nalms.org/inlandhabs/
GOAL 1 | use sound science
Utilize sound science to ...
NALMS 2021 Election Candidates
The 2021 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 up ...
Monitoring HCBs with the bloomWatch App
by Leah Hicks, NALMS Community-Based Science Intern
With the occurrence of harmful cyanobacteria blooms (HCBs) increasing throughout the world, it is of the utmost importance to increase community awareness about water safety when cyanobacteria are present. Cyanobacteria, commonly referred to as blue-green algae, are small bacteria found in waterbodies throughout the world. They are some of the earth’s oldest living organisms. When some cyanobacteria are found in high concentrations they form blooms, which are characterized by a discoloration of the water (often ...
“Lakespert” – Algal rating system
Steve Lundt, CLM
“…signs, signs, everywhere a sign…”
And the lake sign should be an “Algalmeter.” Yes, an Algalmeter. I do get tired of signs, especially when I visit a beautiful lake, but I have recently created and installed an algal rating system at a local state park (Figure 1). I based it on the National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS) and incorporated it with my lake monitoring events to help with public safety and awareness. Harmful algal blooms are important to understand, control, and are not well understood by the public. Thus, the need for ...
NALMS Stands Behind Climate Updates Backed By Scientists Around the Globe
by Gabriella Placido, NALMS Policy Intern
With the latest science indicating that current climate trends will bring calamitous worldwide impacts, scientists around the world continue to team up to sound the global climate alarm and to encourage necessary action for the greater good.
Startling updates from scientific organizations, such as May’s World Meteorological Organization (WMO) report, suggest that the rate of climate change acceleration continues to increase at a disturbing rate. In addition, last year NALMS was one of 111 professional aquatic scientific ...
Secchi Dip-In Data Update
The 2021 Secchi Dip-In officially starts this week!
WQX Upload Update
NALMS is ready for this year's Lakes Appreciation Month and the Secchi Dip-In! In preparation, intern Leah Hicks spent the past few weeks quality-assuring data submissions in the Ambient Water Quality Monitoring System (AWQMS). A submission of all data from previous Dip-In events was made to the Federal Water Quality Exchange (WQX) and is now available for the public to view!
A total of 10,589 results were uploaded, bringing the overall number of results in the AWQMS and WQX databases to 128,715 ...
HABs Drinking Water Webinar Series
In collaboration with the USACE Invasive Species Leadership Team, Aquatic Plant Management Society, and American Water Works Association, NALMS is proud to offer a five-part summer webinar series focused on HABs and drinking water. In this series, our panel of experts will summarize the latest research and technical information on management strategies to encourage better integration and facilitation in the protection of drinking water.
06/23/21 - HAB Impacts to Drinking Water and Current Management Outlook
Start: 12:00 CDT
Other Information: HABs Drinking ...
2021 RESULTS: Lakes Appreciation Poster Contest
July has been Lakes Appreciation Month for the past 23 years. This spring, we invited elementary, middle, and high school students to submit posters reflecting on how important lakes are to all of us. Submitted artwork will be a big part of NALMS’ celebrations through July.
Due to the high quality of all the entries, our volunteer judges had a tough job deciding our three winners (one per grade category). Posters were judged on creativity and originality, how well they represented Lakes Appreciation Month, and overall presentation. We are excited to share the results ...
Call for 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 2021 Achievement Awards will be presented at the 41st International Symposium in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
NALMS accepts nominations in the following categories:
Leadership and Service Awards
Nominations should detail how individuals or teams demonstrate leadership, service, and practice ...