4 results for tag: freshwater algae
2024 Western AIS Short Course
The mission of the Western AIS short course is to provide an in-person educational program on AIS prevention, management, and overall aquatic health as well as to promote partnerships that increase collaboration and communication across disciplines. Educational programs and meetings such as this one are critical to maintaining effective lines of communication between aquatic resource stakeholder groups, managers, and researchers with the ultimate goal of increasing our intact aquatic ecosystems.
Attendees can expect to:
-Discuss regional challenges and management practices for aquatic invasive species
-Learn about current research and technology ...
MiCorps Volunteer Lake & Stream Monitoring Conference
The Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps) hosts an annual volunteer monitoring conference each fall. The conference provides an excellent opportunity to stay up to date on monitoring methods and to meet and interact with other volunteer monitors.
The 2021 MiCorps Conference will be held November 17, 2021, online via Zoom. Registration is free!
Conference agenda – All times are in ET
9 a.m. Welcome
Tamara Lipsey, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)
9:15 a.m. Morning Keynote – MiCorps information supports fisheries management
Dr. Joe Nohner, Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
10 a.m. ...
2021 International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Forum
2021 International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Forum will take place virtually this coming March.
Virtual Forum dates: March 10–11, 2021
Abstract Deadline: January 19, 2021. Please get your abstracts in early!
See Abstract Submission for submittal requirements.
Overview: Professional symposium for researchers and resource managers working in the Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed.
Themes: Climate change, nutrients & algae, invasive species, paleolimnology, fisheries and more!
Two Focus Sessions with moderated town hall style discussions will provide additional interaction opportunity, in addition to the regular ...
FLMS Virtual Workshop: Algal Identification in the Environment
Part 1: Workshop Description: This workshop is designed as an introduction to the general groups of freshwater algae, their ecology and diversity. We will review key features distinguishing the major algal groups: cyanobacteria, chlorophytes, diatoms, dinoflagellates, red algae, euglenophytes, etc. and spend some time looking at specimens under the scope.
Part 2: Workshop Description: This workshop has a special focus on harmful and nuisance algae (focusing on cyanobacteria) in freshwater systems. We will dive into the ecology of both planktonic and benthic members of this group, while identifying major problematic taxa (genera and species). ...