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The Jim LaBounty Best Paper Award 2025
The Jim LaBounty Best Paper Award is awarded annually for the Best Paper published in Lake and Reservoir Management. For 2025, members of the editorial board nominated seven papers from the last two issues 2024, and the first two issues 2025. These papers are available through Free Access from Taylor and Francis for the month of March 2026. The winner was chosen by multiple rounds of voting by the editorial board.
An evaluation of cyanobacterial occurrence and bloom development in Adirondack lakes
Rebecca M. Gorney, Elizabeth A. Nystrom, Michael D. Stouder, Ann E. St. Amand, Cory Sauve, Denise Clark, Erin A. Stelzer, Carrie E. Givens & ...
2025 NALMS Election Results
The annual election for officers and directors is an important way for NALMS members to provide input in the management of the Society. Our officers and directors are all volunteers who serve without pay. Thank you to all the candidates for their dedication to NALMS and thank you to all NALMS members who participated in this year’s election!
NALMS 314 Working Group Flies into DC
The President’s Budget for FY 2026 previously proposed the complete elimination of the Non-Point Source Pollution Reduction grant program in Section 319 of the Clean Water Act, along with an 87% reduction Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. These programs are essential to protecting lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. The 319 program has improved water quality for nearly 1,500 lake and pond projects since 2002. While the funding has been returned to the FY2025 level, until the budget passes, this funding is not guaranteed. Congress is making important budget decisions for Fiscal year 2026 NOW! As a result, the NALMS 314 committee conducted a “fly-in” ...
2025 NALMS Election Candidates
The 2025 election for officers and directors is underway. Voting in the annual election is an important way for NALMS members to provide input in the management of the Society. Our officers and directors are all volunteers who serve without pay.
All members may vote for President-Elect, Treasurer, and At-Large Director.
The President-Elect serves for one year in that position after which they serve as President for one year and Past-President for one year.
The Treasurer serves for three years and may succeed themselves for one additional term.
The At-Large Director serves for three years and may serve up to two consecutive terms.
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2025 Election: Call for Board Nominations
Nominations for the 2025 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 ...
2024 NALMS Election Results
The annual election for officers and directors is an important way for NALMS members to provide input in the management of the Society. Our officers and directors are all volunteers who serve without pay. Thank you to all the candidates for their dedication to NALMS and thank you to all NALMS members who participated in this year’s election!
2024 NALMS Election Candidates
The 2024 election for officers and directors is underway. Voting in the annual election is an important way for NALMS members to provide input in the management of the Society. Our officers and directors are all volunteers who serve without pay.
All members may vote for President-Elect.
The President-Elect serves for one year in that position after which they serve as President for one year and Past-President for one year.
Members may also vote for a director to represent their NALMS Region. Regional Directors are elected for a three-year term and may serve up to two consecutive terms.
Student members may also vote for a student ...
2024 Election: Call for Board Nominations
Nominations for the 2024 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 ...
Volunteers Sought for Study Assessing Perchlorate Occurrence in Lakes Following Fireworks Displays
The North American Lake Management Society is partnering with researchers from across the country investigating the occurrence of perchlorate in lakes and reservoirs following fireworks displays. Perchlorate is used as a propellent in professional and consumer fireworks and has been found in surface waters following these events in the past. The current work expands this sampling to a national scale and seeks to develop a Soil and Water Assessment Tool to aid in EPA’s development of Maximum Contaminant Levels. More information about the grant can be found at https://bit.ly/48LuKMd.
NALMS is helping to identify water quality professionals, ...
NALMS 2023 Election Results
The annual election for officers and directors is an important way for NALMS members to provide input in the management of the Society. Our officers and directors are all volunteers who serve without pay. Thank you to all the candidates for their dedication to NALMS and thank you to all NALMS members who participated in this year’s election!