58 results for author: Alyssa Schulte

Conference Planning & Management Services – Request for Proposals

The North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) is seeking a Service Provider or Individual to provide conference planning and management services, from conception through to completion, for its annual member symposium. Planner responsibilities include providing outstanding customer service and organizing a memorable event that meets the expectations of our membership and Board of Directors. NALMS prefers to conduct meetings at locations that promote attendance and in the most cost-effective and environmentally sustainable manner; all aspects of lodging and conference services should strive to achieve these objectives. Interested in ...

Student Video Series: TWO entry opportunities!

NALMS is seeking student-produced videos related to: 1) Macrophytes; and 2) Aquatic Invasive Species for inclusion in the video series hosted on the NALMS YouTube channel and website. More information on each of these topics can be found in their respective RFV. Awards for top video include: $500 USD travel award to annual NALMS conference; free one-year NALMS membership; promotion on NALMS website, YouTube channel, and social media platforms; and an award and recognition at the annual NALMS conference.* *If a video is authored by multiple students, these award benefits will be split equally among the authors. Deadline for Macrophytes video ...

NALMS Position on Source Water Protection

To coincide with Lakes Appreciation Month 2017, we are proud to release NALMS position on Source Water Protection, along with an in-depth white paper co-authored by Bradley Hufhines (Beaver Water District, Lowell, AR); Byron Winston, Ph.D. (AECOM, Houston, TX); Robert Morgan, Ph.D. (Arkansas Forest and Drinking Water Collaborative, Springdale, AR); and Chi Ho Sham, Ph.D. (Eastern Research Group, Lexington, MA). To view this and other position papers, visit our NALMS Position Papers webpage.

Your Lake & You!: 2nd Edition Now Available

Just in time for Lakes Appreciation Month, NALMS' Outreach and Education Committee is proud to announce the release of the 2nd edition of Your Lake & You!, now available at the NALMS Online Store.  Would you like to reach people who live on lakes? This new and improved online edition of our popular Your Lake & You! booklet (an updated version of the 8-page newspaper) helps you explain to homeowners the steps they can take to protect the lakes they live on and love. This wonderful resource is loaded with basic lake information, strategies for taking better care of lakes, and descriptions of resource publications. Also available in ...

Seeking Editor for LakeLine Magazine

The North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) seeks an editor for LakeLine Magazine, a quarterly publication that informs and educates readers about current issues regarding lakes and lake management.  Issues are theme-based with all of the articles addressing a specific topic.  Most NALMS members primarily receive the magazine in print. The ideal candidate must possess: A bachelor's degree or higher in the water resources field. Working knowledge of NALMS and its history. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Superior English writing and editing skills, and demonstrated experience. Experience with M.S. ...

Student Video Series: Macrophytes

Request for NALMS Student Video Series: "Macrophytes" NALMS is seeking student-produced videos related to "Macrophytes" for inclusion in the video series hosted on the NALMS YouTube channel and website. In addition to the basic requirements (which can be found in the Video Evaluation Rubric), this video must also cover: Explanation of major macrophyte groups (free-floating, rooted, emergent, etc.) Role of macrophytes (or a particular macrophyte) in structuring habitat in lake ecosystems Explanation of macrophyte collection and identification Appropriate tools for control or removal of nuisance macrophytes Positive and negative ...

Request for Student Videos #2

Request for NALMS Student Video Series: "Lake Mixing and Stratification" NALMS is seeking videos of "Lake Mixing and Stratification" for inclusion in the video series hosted on the NALMS YouTube channel and website. In addition to the basic requirements (which can be found in the Video Evaluation Rubric), this video must also cover: Lake stratification: laboratory or animated visual example encouraged Explanation of the thermocline, epilimnion, and hypolimnion Lake mixing: Audio-visual explanation of fall overturn and spring stratification Seiche: Audio-visual explanation of wind-induced seiche movement Brief ...

Student Opportunity – Submit Your Videos!

Request for NALMS Student Video Series: "Measuring Secchi Depth" NALMS is seeking videos of "Measuring Secchi Depth" for inclusion in the video series hosted on the NALMS YouTube channel and website. In addition to the basic requirements (which can be found in the Video Evaluation Rubric), this video must also cover: Preparation steps - marking the rope to which the Secchi disk is attached at appropriate intervals Safety precautions and procedures, including boating safety if applicable Appropriate location of sampling in relation to the sun Notes on sunglasses and time of day when Secchi depth can be collected Detailed, step-b...