115 results for author: Alyssa Schulte

Support NALMS on Giving Tuesday 2022

This year, on Tuesday, November 29th, NALMS is proud to once again be participating in Giving Tuesday, 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 ...

“Lakespert” – I Really Dig Lakes!

Steve Lundt, CLM In some ways, lake sediments can almost be as ambiguous as groundwater. It is hard to physically see it, feel it, or understand all the complexities throughout the water-to-sediment interface. There is so much going on in our lake sediments. That is why I like to dig a hole every once in a drawdown. You can’t fully understand your lake or reservoir without getting dirty. You can learn some key basics by collecting sediment. Over the years, I have done gravity cores, Ekman grabs, and even dug a hole to look for the pre-reservoir, buffalo wallow layer. I do know what my lake sediments smell, feel, and look like thanks to a ...

NALMS Featured on LE/AD Podcast

On June 2, 2022, NALMS was proud to take part in the Lakes Education/Action Drive, or LEAD, podcast! This episode was centered around Lakes Appreciation Month and featured one of our longtime volunteers, Steve Lundt. Steve is currently serving as the Senior Water Quality Scientist for Metro Water Recovery and has worked on lakes and reservoirs for the past 25 years as a NALMS Certified Lake Manager. Formed in 1961, Metro Water Recovery is the largest wastewater treatment provider in the Rocky Mountain West. He has been on the board of NALMS, the Colorado Lake and Reservoir Management Association (CLRMA), Barr Milton Watershed Association, and ...

Video Series Competition Closes July 31st

The 2022 NALMS Student Video Series competition is now open and will close July 31, 2022 at 5:00 pm EDT. We are offering three contests: An 8-minute video contest for students in the United States (U.S.) An 8-minute video contest for students in Canada (CAN) A short clip (140 seconds) contest for all The winning videos will be used by NALMS for promoting initiatives aimed at improving lake monitoring, management, and protection. Full Video Contest Guidelines Prizes 8-minute video prizes (U.S. and CAN): The video receiving FIRST PLACE in both the U.S. or CAN contest will receive: Visa gift card for $500 USD, which ...

New NALMS Merch Available

Just in time for summer, we are excited to share that we have some new designs 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 Mission Shirt - available in multiple styles and colors NALMS Protecting Lakes Mug - available in two-tone and white 11 oz and large 15 oz NALMS Protecting Lakes Hoodie - available in crewneck and pullover styles - perfect for cool evenings on the lake! NALMS Protecting Lakes Tee - available in multiple styles and colors NALMS Logo Women's Tank - available as a slouchy tank or racerback NALMS Logo Mug - now ...

“Lakespert” – If Carp had a Newsletter

Steve Lundt, CLM I think they would have a “humanspert” giving advice on how to outsmart Seriously, I have spent the last eight years trying to remove as many common carp from a reservoir, and they seem to always find a way to outsmart me. When it comes to fisheries for our lakes and reservoirs, there seems to be a disconnect between the different camps –water quality scientists/CLMs and lake managers/fishery biologists. Water quality folks tend to focus on monitoring for nutrients, observing response parameters, and finding ways to overthink how to slow down cultural eutrophication with chemicals and pumps. The fisheries experts focus ...

Lakes Appreciation Student Poster Contest

2022 Student Poster Contest Digital submissions due June 1st July has been Lakes Appreciation Month for the past 24 years; to celebrate, 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! Three posters will win a $300 cash prize! Posters will be judged by grade range, with a winning poster in each division - elementary (grades K-4), middle (grades 5-8), and high school (9-12): A $250 cash prize will be awarded to ...

World Water Day 2022

What is World Water Day? World Water Day is on 22 March every year. It is an annual United Nations Observance, started in 1993, that celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2 billion people currently living without access to safe water. A core focus of World Water Day is to inspire action towards Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030. 2022 Theme: Groundwater - Making the Invisible Visible Groundwater is invisible, but its impact is visible everywhere. Out of sight, under our feet, groundwater is a hidden treasure that enriches our lives. In the driest parts of the world, it may be the only water people ...

Celebrate Black History Month 2022

February is Black History Month! This month is a time to appreciate the past (and current) contributions of the Black community, to not only our organization and those in the limnology/aquatic sciences, but to society. There are many reasons to celebrate the contributions made by Black entrepreneurs, politicians, activists, artists, and others during Black History Month, but since we are NALMS, we are focusing on those individuals who have contributed in the fields of limnology and aquatic science by highlighting their achievements. We will be using Black History Month as an opportunity to learn and reflect, as well as to celebrate and uplift Black ...

“Lakespert” on Urban Lakes

Steve Lundt, CLM Urban lakes are overused and under-appreciated. Do something about it. There are urbanized lakes (Lake Washington and Lake Mendota) and then there are urban lakes (small, sometimes nameless lakes in city parks). Any “lakespert” will tell you that lakes in populated areas are important to the community and at the same time are neglected and underappreciated. Urban lakes dotting our cities and towns are typically small, shallow, murky, afterthoughts that are lined with seawalls, choked with overfertilized lawns, and lost to city politics and departments. My local urban lake near downtown Denver doesn’t even allow canoei...