115 results for author: Alyssa Schulte

GivingTuesday 11/28/23

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 14, 2023 Contact: Alyssa Anderson, Development & Marketing Director Phone: 608-233-2836 Email: info@nalms.org North American Lake Management Society Celebrates GivingTuesday 2023 MADISON, WI – This year, on Tuesday, November 28th, NALMS is proud to once again be participating in Giving Tuesday, a global day dedicated to giving. GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and their world. GivingTuesday will kick off the generosity season this year by inspiring people to give back on November 28, 2023, and throughout the ...

NALMS Launches Dr. Ann St. Amand Early Career Fund

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 9, 2023 Contact: Alyssa Anderson, Development & Marketing Director Phone: 608-233-2836 Email: info@nalms.org North American Lake Management Society Adds Early Career Fund to Honor Longtime Member MADISON, WI – It is with pride that the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) announces the creation of the Ann St. Amand Early Career Fund. Named after our colleague and friend, Dr. Ann St. Amand, this fund was started to commemorate Ann's life and to continue her legacy of supporting NALMS, especially the next generation of NALMS members. Ann sadly passed away on October 7, 2023 after a courageous ...

NALMS 2023 Achievement Award Winners

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 7, 2023 Contact: Alyssa Anderson, Development & Marketing Director Phone: 608-233-2836 Email: info@nalms.org North American Lake Management Society Honors Members & Partners with 2023 Achievement Awards MADISON, WI – Shining a spotlight on deserving individuals and organizations who have made valuable contributions to the goals of the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS), or have made significant strides in lake management, NALMS Annual Achievement Award winners represent the very best amongst its members and partners. NALMS Achievement Awards are presented annually at the Society’s ...

“Lakespert” – Seawalls are for Seas

Steve Lundt, CLM Natural lakes or reservoirs, they just don’t need walls at the shoreline. Here’s a great example. I look after Barr Lake (Colorado) that is just northeast of Denver. For many years, there was a seawall near the boat ramp that was intended to protect and stabilize the shoreline. It did the opposite (Figures 1 and 2). How many lakes are out there that are still dealing with “OG” hard engineering of shorelines? Seawalls are for seas. Bank stability at Barr Lake was being impacted by higher fill levels and a dysfunctional seawall. Removal and proper placement of larger rocks were the answer to crashing waves and higher ...

“Lakespert” – The Devil’s Element

Steve Lundt, CLM Did you know phosphorus has been called the devil’s element? I had no clue until I started my summer read. Most people enjoy an easy, soppy beach novel, but not this lakespert. I have settled nicely into a historical summary of how phosphorus has impacted the world – from world wars to harmful algal blooms. The book is titled The Devil’s Element, by Dan Egan. I’ve read most of this book from the comforts of my front porch during an unusually wet June here in Denver. Phosphorus has been on my mind since my early years in grad school. I now find myself enjoying a good read about phosphorus, learning new details about ...

Happy Pride Month from NALMS!

Happy Pride Month from NALMS and the JEDI program! During Pride Month we celebrate diversity of gender and sexuality within our broader lake management community. The JEDI program recognizes the contributions of LGBTQIA+ members to our society and lake science and offers a safe place for collaboration and to present your research. To ensure inclusivity for all members we have added an option to have pronouns on name tags for the upcoming NALMS Symposium at Lake Erie. If you want to learn more about the JEDI program and upcoming events you can find us here at nalms.org/jedi/. If you're interested in sharing your story as a member of NALMS in ...

Infant + Toddler Merch Now Available!

Just in time for summer, we are excited to share that we have some new designs FOR KIDS available in our Bonfire online store! A percentage of your purchase price will go back to support NALMS and our programs. NEW IN THE STORE: NALMS Sailboat Onesie - available in multiple styles and colors Future NALMS Member Toddler Tee - available in two colors and multiple sizes Protecting Lakes for Baby Onesies - available in gender neutral, for baby girl, and for baby boy - multiple sizes and colors Make sure to take a photo of yourself sporting your official NALMS merchandise, post to social media, and tag NALMS!

NALMS Summer Member Raffle

We are excited to share that NALMS is offering a summer membership raffle for both new and renewing members! Any individual who renews or joins during the months of June and July 2023 will automatically be entered into our summer raffle! Win the product of your choice from our online merch store OR have your membership renewed for one additional year! Three winners will be selected and contacted on August 1, 2023.   We also would like to invite you to celebrate the 25th year of Lakes Appreciation Month, which is coming up in July! We use this time to highlight the importance of lakes, reservoirs, and all freshwater resources, along with ...

“Lakespert” – It’s Not the Plant’s Fault

Steve Lundt, CLM When it comes to aquatic invasive species (AIS), I think we focus too much on the individual species, the actual infestation, and damage control, and not enough on the root cause – people making decisions. People’s actions, most of the time accidentally, lead to moving these species where they don’t belong. I constantly remind myself that it is not the species’ fault. The Brazilian elodea did not decide to travel up from South America. The common carp didn’t swim to the U.S. in the 1830s. The sticky zebra mussel was doing just fine in the Caspian Sea. People’s decisions and actions moved these species, and now we ...

“Lakespert” – Does it Matter What We Call It?

Steve Lundt, CLM It’s a puddle, a pound, a lake – no, it’s Superpond. It takes on all stormwater, provides bounds of recreation, and provides a great backdrop to any picnic. “Pond” – a universal word that is used for a human-made stormwater BMP, a small lake, a natural pool, a backyard water feature, a livestock pound, and even for the Atlantic Ocean, which dates to the 1640s. Does it matter what we call it? Yes, the word that we create to call a human-made body of water can be important. I help with a local lake called “Bluff Lake.” I often find it humorous how this name has an appropriate double meaning. Bluff Lake is ...