President’s Message — May / June 2019
Ahh summer – time to love our lakes or as we do at NALMS – celebrate Lakes Appreciation Month and collect and submit our annual Secchi Dip-In reading! Lakes Appreciation Month preparations are in full swing with 14 states (as of this writing) proclaiming July is Lakes Appreciation Month. Check to see if your state is among those participating on our proclamation tracker: https://www.nalms.org/lakes-appreciation-month/. While there, download the fun, kid-friendly Lakes Appreciation-focused BINGO sheet; order t-shirt color-ons for your lakes appreciation event; and ...
Call for Board Nominations
Nominations for 2019 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 ...
NALMS Seeks Editor-in-Chief for Lake and Reservoir Management
The Board of Directors of the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) seeks letters of interest from individuals wishing to serve as the next Editor-in-Chief (EIC) of the society’s peer-reviewed publication, Lake and Reservoir Management (LRM).
LRM publishes original,previously-unpublished studies relevant to lake and reservoir management. LRM addresses the management of lakes and reservoirs, their watersheds and tributaries, along with the limnological and ecological analyses needed for the sound management of such systems. LRM addresses scientific, ...
Notice of NALMS Membership Updates
Membership Dues Cycle - Anniversary to Calendar
As we detailed our plan to membership last year at this time, we are in the process of switching from our old anniversary cycle (membership expires one year to the date after you joined or renewed) to the new calendar cycle (members will renew on a fixed date each year, which the Board of Directors has set for January 1). Why did we implement this change?:
To re-distribute and even out our annual cash flow.
To provide a consistent renewal date for our members, making it easier to remember and renew.
To provide ...
NALMS 2018 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!
President-elect – Perry Thomas
Elizabeth “Perry” Thomas has been Region 1 Director on the NALMS Board since 2016 and recently became co-chair of the newly formed Ethics Committee. She brings to the Board 15 years of ...
Giving Tuesday 11/27/18
This year, on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, NALMS is participating in #GivingTuesday, 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 ...
NALMS 2018 Photo Contest
It’s a snap!
YOU could be the winner of the 2018 NALMS Annual Photo Contest
Two winning images will be selected, a Member’s Choice winner selected by Symposium attendees and an Editors’ Choice
winner selected by the editor and production editor for the entry that will make the best LakeLine cover. We have secured sponsorship for the Photo Contest, so a $250 gift card will be awarded to each winner.
Your favorite lake or reservoir photo could grace a cover of LakeLine! Entries will be judged during the 2018 NALMS Symposium … in Cincinnati, Ohio!
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NALMS Notes & Lake News July / August 2018
The new issue of NALMS Notes & Lake News is out!
In this issue:
Highlights from Lakes Appreciation Month 2018
Lake Photo of the Month
News from Our Affiliates
NALMS News
Donate to NALMS
Conferences & Events
NALMS 2018: Now Trending: Innovations in Lake Management
News from Region 5
News from Region 9
News from Region 11
Lake News & Information
Lakes Appreciation BINGO
In honor of Lakes Appreciation Month, we were proud to partner with our friends at Earth Science Laboratories to create a fun, kid-friendly game that helps raise awareness of lakes and the issues they face.
From ESL: "Our lakes are such a valuable resource. They provide water, energy and enjoyment. This simple “bingo” game is designed to stir creativity, curiosity and action. So, dive right in!
Your participation and interaction will push awareness about lake issues to the forefront. It’s reminder for us all to pause and appreciate something we often take for ...
Lakes Appreciation Month Contest Alert
Our good friends over at Princeton Hydro are putting on a contest in honor of Lakes Appreciation Month! Want to win a free one-year NALMS membership AND a $100 Amazon gift card? Of course you do!
HOW TO ENTER THE CONTEST:
During the month of July, get out on your local lake and take a few Secchi measurements.
Snap a photo of yourself in action and post it to Facebook or Twitter using #LakesAppreciation and tag Princeton Hydro (@PrincetonHydro on Twitter!). (Note: Your account or post must be public for us to view your entry.)
Submit your data to NALMS ...