5 results for tag: invasive aquatic plants

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 ...

2023 APMS 63rd Annual Meeting

We will kick things off on the evening of Monday July 24th with the President’s Reception at Punch Bowl Social, one of Indy’s premier meeting spots. This location has bowling, arcades, and a host of different table games. All that attend are sure to have a great time dining, playing, and catchup up with friends. Tuesday (July 25th) and Wednesday (July 26th) will feature a full day of presentations from the cutting edge of aquatic plant and algae management research. Don’t miss our opening session highlighting the intersection of communication and conflict. We will have several invited speakers that will share their experiences around ...

What Plants Are Growing in the Lake?

Summer is in full swing and the plants in our lakes are reaching the height of their growing season. While most plants are good for our lakes, some are not and can cause big problems. Attend this session and learn how to identify what plants are growing in your favorite lake and what to do if you think you’ve spotted a problem plant. Presented by Amy Smagula, Exotic Species Program Coordinator, New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services. This session is part of the "Explore Lakes with NH LAKES" webinar series. If you get chance, please thank Presenting Sponsor Grappone Automotive Group for helping make this series possible. And, if you ...

ILMS 2021 Abstracts Due

Please save the date for the annual ILMS conference.  As a result of the current pandemic we have decided to move to a fully virtual conference this year. The theme for this year is: Lake and Watershed Resiliency in Changing Times Our online event will be held April 8th and 9th, 2021.  We are currently accepting abstracts for presentations for the event.  We will update you with more details as we continue our planning. Help us celebrate 33 years of Indiana Lakes Management! The Indiana Lakes Management Society is seeking abstracts for presentations at the 32nd Annual Indiana Lakes Management Annual Conference and our first virtual confer...

The History and Evolution of the Courtesy Boat Inspection Program

For more than 20 years the Courtesy Boat Inspection (CBI) program has helped protect our lakes from the spread of invasive aquatic plants. Learn about the history of this program and how it has grown and evolved over time. We will also focus on the cost of the program and how vitally important it is to keep it going strong. New and current infestations, as well as at risk lakes, will be explored. Speakers Mary Jewett Coutesy Boat Inspection Program Director @Lakes Environmental Association Mary Jewett has worked in a variety of roles at the Lakes Environmental Association for over a decade. She is currently LEA’s CBI director as well ...