53 results for tag: Lakes Appreciation Month

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 with you! Thank you to all of the amazing artists who sent us their posters! ...

Libraries Love Lakes Info Session

July is Lakes Appreciation Month! Join us June 2nd at 2 pm (Eastern Time) for a free, virtual information session to learn about an exciting initiative, Libraries Love Lakes, an outreach project pairing libraries with lake scientists to provide collaborative programming emphasizing the importance of lakes in our everyday lives. The new librarieslovelakes.org website is a toolkit of online resources for community members and library professionals to plan and host lake-focused outreach events (virtual or in person!) for kids and library patrons during the July Lakes Appreciation Month. Included on the new website are: favorite story time ...

Lakes Appreciation Poster Contest Deadline

July has been Lakes Appreciation Month for the past 23 years. This spring, we are inviting 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 across North America. Show us your love for lakes by sending us your artwork! Poster submission deadline is Tuesday, June 1st!

2020 Secchi Dip-In Update

With support from a USEPA Exchange Network grant, NALMS partnered with the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Gold Systems, and Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies to upgrade the Secchi Dip-In database using the Ambient Water Quality Monitoring System (AWQMS) and Global Lake Ecological Observatory Network (GLEON) Lake Observer mobile app. These existing data entry and database management tools have been customized for Dip-In use and to make data publicly available through the AWQMS database, USEPA’s Water Quality Exchange (WQX), and the Water Quality Portal (WQP), a water quality data clearinghouse. NALMS launched the new AWQMS Dip-In database ...

LGA Floating Classroom 7/22

From earthquakes and glaciers to stormwater and invasive species, come aboard the LGA’s Floating Classroom, the Rosalia Anna Ashby, for two hours this summer to learn all about Lake George and how to keep the Lake’s water clean and clear. Onboard, you’ll enjoy a hands-on adventure and learn all about Lake George water quality. You will find out what makes Lake George unique. You’ll measure water clarity, catch zooplankton, and test pH and temperature. You’ll find out if Lake George is healthy, and what you can do to help keep it that way.

LGA Floating Classroom 7/15

From earthquakes and glaciers to stormwater and invasive species, come aboard the LGA’s Floating Classroom, the Rosalia Anna Ashby, for two hours this summer to learn all about Lake George and how to keep the Lake’s water clean and clear. Onboard, you’ll enjoy a hands-on adventure and learn all about Lake George water quality. You will find out what makes Lake George unique. You’ll measure water clarity, catch zooplankton, and test pH and temperature. You’ll find out if Lake George is healthy, and what you can do to help keep it that way.

Virtual Paddling Race 7/31

For those looking to get out on the water with a paddle! We are celebrating Lakes Appreciation Month with a Virtual Padding Race. Grab a canoe, kayak, SUP board, or a raft and enjoy the outdoors. How many hours will you paddle in a week? How about the entire month of July? Compete with your fellow watershed stewards to rack up as many hours as you can using the self-propelled watercraft of your choice. Just do what you normally do, or if you want to win, maybe a bit more. This competition will feature weekly prizes and a grand prize package at the end of the month. We’ve got lots of great BWA swag we’re giving away – dry bags for your ...

Virtual Paddling Race 7/26

For those looking to get out on the water with a paddle! We are celebrating Lakes Appreciation Month with a Virtual Padding Race. Grab a canoe, kayak, SUP board, or a raft and enjoy the outdoors. How many hours will you paddle in a week? How about the entire month of July? Compete with your fellow watershed stewards to rack up as many hours as you can using the self-propelled watercraft of your choice. Just do what you normally do, or if you want to win, maybe a bit more. This competition will feature weekly prizes and a grand prize package at the end of the month. We’ve got lots of great BWA swag we’re giving away – dry bags for your ...

Virtual Paddling Race 7/19

For those looking to get out on the water with a paddle! We are celebrating Lakes Appreciation Month with a Virtual Padding Race. Grab a canoe, kayak, SUP board, or a raft and enjoy the outdoors. How many hours will you paddle in a week? How about the entire month of July? Compete with your fellow watershed stewards to rack up as many hours as you can using the self-propelled watercraft of your choice. Just do what you normally do, or if you want to win, maybe a bit more. This competition will feature weekly prizes and a grand prize package at the end of the month. We’ve got lots of great BWA swag we’re giving away – dry bags for your ...

Virtual Paddling Race 7/12

For those looking to get out on the water with a paddle! We are celebrating Lakes Appreciation Month with a Virtual Padding Race. Grab a canoe, kayak, SUP board, or a raft and enjoy the outdoors. How many hours will you paddle in a week? How about the entire month of July? Compete with your fellow watershed stewards to rack up as many hours as you can using the self-propelled watercraft of your choice. Just do what you normally do, or if you want to win, maybe a bit more. This competition will feature weekly prizes and a grand prize package at the end of the month. We've got lots of great BWA swag we're giving away - dry bags for your paddling ...