58 results for author: Alyssa Schulte

Seeking NALMS Conference Coordinator

The North American Lake Management Society is seeking letters of interest from individuals interested in transitioning into the role of conference coordinator for the organization.  The selected individual will work in tandem with the current conference coordinator through the 2021 symposium to become integrated into the existing conference framework.  It is anticipated that the next coordinator will have experience with a past NALMS symposium local organizing committee and other basic knowledge of conference planning and execution.  The conference coordinator will work in close conjunction with local organizing committees and the NALMS conference ...

Student Video Series: “Lake Management”

NALMS is seeking student-produced videos of "Lake Management" for inclusion in the video series hosted on the NALMS YouTube channel and website. In addition to the basic requirements in the Video Evaluation Rubric, this video can cover: Defining lake management How to identify, describe, and define lake and reservoir problems Evaluation of available lake and watershed management practices to address specific problems to protect water quality (please avoid mention of brand names) Describe the process of developing a site-specific lake or reservoir management plan Examples of applied lake management plans and their outcomes Aw...

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 ...

Notice of NALMS Membership Updates

Membership Dues Cycle - Anniversary to Calendar As we detailed our plan to membership last year at this time, we are in the process of switching from our old anniversary cycle (membership expires one year to the date after you joined or renewed) to the new calendar cycle (members will renew on a fixed date each year, which the Board of Directors has set for January 1). Why did we implement this change?: To re-distribute and even out our annual cash flow. To provide a consistent renewal date for our members, making it easier to remember and renew. To provide more time for staff to focus on other tasks, such as fundraising, grants, ...

Giving Tuesday 11/27/18

This year, on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, NALMS is participating in #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving. Since its founding in 2012, #GivingTuesday has inspired giving around the world, resulting in greater donations, volunteer hours, and activities that bring about real change in communities. Whether you choose to give to our general fund – the Lake Giver’s Club – or a more targeted ...

NALMS 2018 Photo Contest

It’s a snap! YOU could be the winner of the 2018 NALMS Annual Photo Contest Two winning images will be selected, a Member’s Choice winner selected by Symposium attendees and an Editors’ Choice winner selected by the editor and production editor for the entry that will make the best LakeLine cover. We have secured sponsorship for the Photo Contest, so a $250 gift card will be awarded to each winner. Your favorite lake or reservoir photo could grace a cover of LakeLine! Entries will be judged during the 2018 NALMS Symposium … in Cincinnati, Ohio! Only electronic submissions will be accepted. You must be a NALMS member to ...

Lakes Appreciation BINGO

In honor of Lakes Appreciation Month, we were proud to partner with our friends at Earth Science Laboratories to create a fun, kid-friendly game that helps raise awareness of lakes and the issues they face. From ESL: "Our lakes are such a valuable resource. They provide water, energy and enjoyment. This simple “bingo” game is designed to stir creativity, curiosity and action. So, dive right in! Your participation and interaction will push awareness about lake issues to the forefront. It’s reminder for us all to pause and appreciate something we often take for granted. This little game is also a great year round teaching tool for passing along ...

Lakes Appreciation Month Contest Alert

Our good friends over at Princeton Hydro are putting on a contest in honor of Lakes Appreciation Month! Want to win a free one-year NALMS membership AND a $100 Amazon gift card? Of course you do! HOW TO ENTER THE CONTEST: During the month of July, get out on your local lake and take a few Secchi measurements. Snap a photo of yourself in action and post it to Facebook or Twitter using #LakesAppreciation and tag Princeton Hydro (@PrincetonHydro on Twitter!). (Note: Your account or post must be public for us to view your entry.) Submit your data to NALMS here! One lucky winner will be randomly selected on August 1, 2018.  The ...

WOTUS Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

On June 29th, the Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers (agencies) released a “Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking” to elaborate on their 2017 proposal to repeal the 2015 Rule Defining Waters of the United States. The Association of Clean Water Administrators developed a helpful summary of the 93-page addendum. Please note that the deadline for comments on the addendum is August 13th. NALMS members are encouraged to engage in this issue by providing their comments and insight. For more information or to submit a comment, please click the button below.

Student Video Series: “Harmful Algal Blooms”

NALMS is seeking student-produced videos of "Harmful Algal Blooms" for inclusion in the video series hosted on the NALMS YouTube channel and website. In addition to the basic requirements in the Video Evaluation Rubric, this video should cover: General explanation of a HAB and relevant thresholds for human health (e.g., World Health Organization thresholds for cell and toxin concentrations) General knowledge of conditions in which HABs occur Research needs regarding HABs Explain what the public should know about HABs Explain the temporal and spatial dynamics of HAB occurrences Tools and guidance for safe HAB sampling for ...