Monthly webinars are offered as a benefit of membership. Once each quarter, in March, July, September, and December, the monthly SWS webinar is open for non-members to attend (and at no cost), as well. Avenir is a mixed-use development in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The parent property was comprised of 4,763 +/- acres of highly […]
Community conservation planning practices decrease the negative impacts of development on nature. They are also applied by communities seeking enhanced benefits from the natural resources they manage. Ronda will provide an overview of community plans that have led to urban water projects including comprehensive plans, park system master plans, economic development strategic plans, resiliency plans, […]
Presenter: Sarah Ryan Environmental Director/Emergency Management Director Environmental Protection Department, Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians "Clear Lake's Toxic Legacy: Exploring Cyanotoxin Production and Its Impact on Beneficial Uses" will highlight the work of the Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians since 2014 in evaluating recurring cyanobacteria blooms on Clear Lake. Through toxin analyses of […]
Presenter: Scott Coffin, California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment Microplastics and their constituents have been an emerging contaminant of concern for human health and the environment. Join us with Scott Coffin of the California Environmental Protection Agency's office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) to discuss risk management strategies for microplastics in aquatic environments.
Indigenous Peoples hold vast knowledge of the planet and its resources. This knowledge is essential to maintain the healthiest ecosystems on the planet and can support current monitoring efforts. While advances to integrate indigenous knowledge exist, a proper involvement of indigenous peoples in policy and scientific process has to date been limited. Consequently, the precise […]
Get the basic skills you need to identify a wetland’s presence, including plant identification and soil recognition, as well as an introduction to wetland delineation.
Caroline Seibert, Maine Lakes LakeSmart Coordinator, will look back at 20+ years of LakeSmart in the state of Maine, how it has worked to protect lakes, and how it continues to expand and grow to create sustained and lasting impacts on Maine lakes.
Nate Robbins, the lead for Climate Change and Adaptation in the Commissioner’s Office of the Department of Environmental Protection, will be sharing some of the current research, outreach, and policies related to climate change actions on shorelines and lake health.
Uncharted Waters: Communication & Advocacy Skills for Uncertain Times is a FREE 2-part webinar series focused on science communication skills and their application in policymaking, advocacy, media, and other communications outlets. The first webinar will be led by Lexi Shultz, Vice President of Science Policy & Government Relations at the American Geophysical Union (AGU). Details […]
Save the date! Announcing Part 2 of NALMS’ Education, Communications & Outreach Committee’s first webinar series for early career professionals! Uncharted Waters: Communication & Advocacy Skills for Uncertain Times is a FREE 2-part webinar series focused on science communication skills and their application in policymaking, advocacy, media, and other communications outlets. The second webinar will […]