61 results for tag: NALMS News

LakeLine Call for Articles

We're looking for articles to fill the summer and fall issues of LakeLine, based on the themes summarized below: Summer 2020: Back to Basics – This issue will cover a variety of topics related to the basics of lake and watershed management, function, biology/ecology, etc., to be a resource for our lake and watershed association members of NALMS. Topics could include basics of limnology, basics of watersheds and watershed management, functions and activities of lake and/or watershed associations, an article on common issues of concern for lake and watershed residents/members, and more. Fall 2020:  NALMS at 40 – This issue will include ...

Membership News — January / February 2020

Why be a member of NALMS? To be part of an international effort to support sound stewardship of our lakes, reservoirs, and watersheds! NALMS is looking forward to a bright future, tackling important issues facing our freshwater bodies today, providing our members and the general public with timely and important resources, and growing our membership on an international scale.   What makes NALMS unique? Our membership. As a NALMS member, you have access to hundreds of others who share your passion and concern for lakes and reservoirs, including professionals, agencies, and like-minded citizens. Our annual international symposium. A ...

NALMS 2019: Watershed Moments

NALMS and the New England Chapter of NALMS welcomed more than 600 attendees from throughout the US, Canada and seven other countries to a snowy Burlington, Vermont November 11–15 for NALMS’ 39th International Symposium. The week started on Monday with a very full day of 15 workshops and a field trip. In addition to the traditional pre-symposium workshops, Monday’s program included a Lake & Watershed Stewards Program designed for volunteer lake leaders such as conservation commission members, lake and watershed group leaders and members, lakeside residents, as well as volunteer monitors and program coordinators. Workshops were held at the ...

NALMS 2019 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!   President-elect – Lisa Borre Lisa Borre has worked for 30 years to conserve and manage lakes and wetlands around the world. She began her career as an assistant state wetlands coordinator, and then from 1990 to 1997, was the Lake Champlain Basin Program coordinator and executive director of the ...

Call for Board Nominations

Nominations for 2019 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 growth and development to consider running for a Board position. Nominations are ...

NALMS Notes & Lake News March / April 2019

The new issue of NALMS Notes & Lake News is out! In this issue: NALMS Board Holds Midterm Meeting in Denver Lake Photo of the Month LakeLine News and Updates News From Our Affiliates Affiliate Profile: Lower Qu’Appelle Watershed Stewards NALMS News Latest Articles From LRM Conferences & Events NALMS 2019 NALMS 2019 Call for Abstracts News From Region 3 Lakes Appreciation Month Proclamations NALMS Facilitates 11th National Monitoring Conference Lake News & Information

NALMS Notes & Lake News January / February 2019

The new issue of NALMS Notes & Lake News is out! In this issue: Join Us for the 11th National Monitoring Conference Lake Photo of the Month President’s Message: Managing (Lakes) in a Changing Climate News From Our Affiliates NALMS News NALMS Seeks Conference Coordinator Conferences & Events Voice of the Lake Event at 2018 NALMS Symposium NALMS 2019 NALMS 2019 Call for Abstracts Partnerships Latest Articles From LRM Lake News & Information

NALMS Notes & Lake News November / December 2018

The new issue of NALMS Notes & Lake News is out! In this issue: Looking Back – Looking Forward Lake Photo of the Month News From Our Affiliates NALMS News NALMS Seeks Editor-in-Chief for Lake and Reservoir Management Conferences & Events NALMS 2019 Call for Organizers for Special Sessions and Workshop Topics for NALMS 2019 NALMS 2018 -- Thank You to Our Sponsors and Exhibitors NALMS Achievement Awards CASS/Policy Updates: WOTUS, Mussels, Mercury News From Region 2 News From Region 10 Latest Articles From LRM Lake Restoration News Lake News & Information

NALMS 2019 Call for Special Sessions & Workshops

The 2019 North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) symposium will be held in Burlington, Vermont on November 10-15. This symposium traditionally brings together a wide spectrum of lake researchers, managers and enthusiasts. Presentations cover the range of limnological and watershed topics, addressing science, economics and institutional aspects of lake management. Groups of 3-4 presentations are given sequentially in a session of 90 minutes, with 3-4 sessions in a daily track and 5 concurrent tracks. Topics may extend through multiple sessions on one or more days, targeting November 12-14, 2019. Technical Sessions: Topics are not ...

NALMS Seeks Editor-in-Chief for Lake and Reservoir Management

The Board of Directors of the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) seeks letters of interest from individuals wishing to serve as the next Editor-in-Chief (EIC) of the society’s peer-reviewed publication, Lake and Reservoir Management (LRM). LRM publishes original,previously-unpublished studies relevant to lake and reservoir management. LRM addresses the management of lakes and reservoirs, their watersheds and tributaries, along with the limnological and ecological analyses needed for the sound management of such systems. LRM addresses scientific, economic, social, and regulatory aspects of water resource management. LRM also ...