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NALMS Affiliate News – May / June 2020

Florida Lake Management Society FLMS 31st Annual Symposium Update After much discussion and input from our members, it is with a heavy heart that we announce we will not be holding our 31st annual symposium in person. But that doesn't mean we won't see you! Your Board is currently working on a plan to roll out our usual technical sessions and workshops as individual webinars. We will also hold our annual business meeting for all members on August 26 in order to swear in our new Board of Directors and announce this year's Awards of Excellence. Stay tuned for details and thank you for your support! We can't do it without YOU! Lakes Appreciation ...

President’s Message — May / June 2020

Perry Thomas, NALMS President As the 2020 summer solstice passes, NALMS is responding to new challenges, while keeping an eye on the organization’s bottom line. So far, so good, thanks to teamwork by our staff, conference host committees, board, and larger membership. The Minnesota Host Committee, co-chaired by Anne Wilkinson, Joe Bischoff, and Nancy Schuldt, navigated shifting winds of pandemic precautions during the spring and ultimately decided to postpone their face-to-face NALMS Symposium until 2022. Conference Committee co-chairs Dendy Lofton and Chris Doyle researched online platforms and developed a draft schedule for a virtual ...

2020 Election: Call for Board Nominations

Nominations for 2020 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 ...

President’s Message — March/ April 2020

Perry Thomas, NALMS President As April draws to a close, the executive committee can share a couple of silver linings found within the pandemic cloud. Before we do, though, we want to extend our heartfelt appreciation to organizers of the 2020 Symposium in Minnesota. Together with them, we are in a holding pattern as we await input from NALMS members and the meeting venue regarding how best to proceed. By June 1, we all expect to know more about what will be possible, given the need to protect the health of all participants. Updates will be posted on the Symposium website. The first silver lining has to do with the essential workers within our ...

COVID-19 and Water

What we know as of April 15, 2020 As the number of reported COVID-19 cases continues to increase across North America, NALMS’ staff and Executive Committee have received questions about the fate of the novel coronavirus in waterways. We are monitoring relevant research findings. So far, most of the information available is specific to drinking water and wastewater. At this time, there is agreement in the public health community that the new coronavirus responds to the same kinds of washing and disinfection treatments used to combat related viruses, such as the virus that caused the 2003 SARS epidemic (SARS-CoV). There are no indicati...

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 ...

News From Our Affiliates — January / February 2020

Colorado Lake and Reservoir Management Association (CLRMA) CLRMA's first event of 2020 will be the Annual Spring Luncheon on April 15. We will have a couple speakers talk about forest health, fire and snowpack projections, and a couple talks about Cherry Creek Reservoir and Rueter-Hess Reservoir. CLMRA is also making plans for an Algae ID workshop for the summer. // clrma.org   New York State Federation of Lake Associations, Inc. (NYSFOLA) The New York State Federation of Lake Associations, Inc. (NYSFOLA) is gearing up for their 37th annual conference “Restoring Our Watersheds” May 1–2, 2020 in Lake George. Registration is now open at ...

President’s Message — January / February 2020

Perry Thomas, NALMS President Hang on to your hats, NALMS members and friends! The winds are blowing strong for NALMS as we prepare to sail through the field season and toward Minnesota for our 40th International Symposium. NALMS 2020 Symposium As mentioned elsewhere in this newsletter, the call for abstracts is open for NALMS 2020. The Program Committee plans technical sessions that will do justice to the ambitious theme—NALMS at 40: Leveraging Experience to Manage Diverse Lakes, Landscapes and People. Fundraising for the conference is going well, with many sponsors and exhibitors already on board. Cyanobacterial Blooms Meanwhi...

Cyanobacteria Updates

In the October/November issue of this newsletter we announced new features on the NALMS Inland HABs Program Webpage, including an interactive Story Map featuring cyanobacteria resources. These resources are maintained by Shane Bradt and Angela Shambaugh, co-chairs of our HABs Committee. Angela Shambaugh is also co-leader of a study focused on harmful cyanobacteria blooms by a national team sponsored by the Interstate Technology and Regulatory Council (ITRC). Angela reports, “The final product will include sections on nutrient management, monitoring, in-lake management approaches, and communication strategies. Team membership is open now and NALMS ...