Clear Lake's Toxic Legacy: Exploring Cyanotoxin Production and its Impact on Beneficial Uses
2024-03-28 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | PA
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 tissue, ambient water and private water systems, the Tribe has put together a compelling narrative on the wide-reaching impacts of cyanotoxins, the importance of educating the public, and the need for standards to protect sensitive populations.
Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/wmc-vbwt-wzx
Or dial: (US) +1 872-256-0853 PIN: [REDACTED]#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/wmc-vbwt-wzx?pin=8881496353263&hs=7

CALMS Webinar: Risk Management Strategies for Microplastics in Aquatic Environments
2024-04-17 14:00 - 15:00 | PA
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.

NALMS Board of Directors Meeting - May 2024
2024-05-02 12:00 - 13:00 | PA
All NALMS members are welcome to attend NALMS monthly Board of Directors meetings held via Zoom the first Thursday of each month. Please contact us at info@nalms.org if you are interested in attending and we will be happy to provide you the Zoom information.

2024 NYSFOLA Annual Conference "It Takes a Community to Protect a Watershed"
2024-05-03 - 2024-05-04 | Fort William Henry Hotel and Conference Center, 48 Canada Street, Lake George, NY, 12845, United States
Join NYSFOLA May 3-4 on the shores of beautiful Lake George for the 41st annual conference. The Call for Presentations can be found on the NYSFOLA web page, and registration will be coming in the months ahead.
May 3-4, 2024 “It Takes a Community to Protect a Watershed”
Fort William Henry Hotel and Conference Center
Lake George, NY
Contact: David Carr or Nancy Mueller fola@nysfola.org (315)677-9987

NALMS Board of Directors Meeting - June 2024
2024-06-06 12:00 - 13:00 | PA

Lakes Appreciation Poster Contest Entries Due
2024-06-14 | PA
July has been Lakes Appreciation Month for the past 26 years. This spring, we are inviting elementary, middle, and high school students to submit posters reflecting on how important lakes are to all of us. Submitted artwork will be a big part of NALMS’ celebrations through July across North America. Show us your love for lakes by sending us your artwork!
Poster submission deadline is Friday, June 14th. Please send submissions to lakesappreciation@nalms.org along with an entry form. Full details are available at the contest webpage.

The Hellbender Tapping Party
2024-07-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Metazoa Brewing Co, 140 South College Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, United States
Join the Metazoa Brewing Company on July 13 from 1-3 p.m. for their newest taproom can release, The Hellbender, brewed in collaboration with the Indiana Lakes Management Society!
Hidden beneath large rocks in cool flowing streams lives a giant two-foot aquatic salamander, the Eastern Hellbender. Threats to their habitat and poor water quality lead to Hellbender declines in Indiana, but the Help the Hellbender team is leading conservation efforts to restore Hellbender populations and water quality. Thank you for partaking and becoming a part of the Hellbender’s comeback story.
Please conserve responsibly.

The Hazardous Materials Managment Summit
2024-07-14 - 2024-07-17 | iHotel & Conference Center, Champaign, IL, United States
This is a place where professionals can meet to help solve lake management problems such as hazardous algae blooms and lake water contamination issues.

2024 APMS 64th Annual Meeting
2024-07-15 - 2024-07-18 | Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront, 333 1st St SE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Monday July 15th we will kick things off with the always popular President’s Reception at Oak & Stone restaurant from 6-9pm (6-7pm for the student meet and greet; 7-9pm for everyone). Have a great time dining, catching up with old friends, and meeting new ones.
Tuesday (July 16th) and Wednesday (July 17th) will feature a full day of presentations from the cutting edge of aquatic plant and algae management research. Don’t miss our plenary session highlighting “Back to the Basics: Control Methods – Past, Present, Future”. We will have several invited speakers that will share their unique knowledge and experience with one specific management technique and its integration into the science of aquatic plant management. A panel discussion for Q&A with the plenary speakers is also planned. There will be a few special luncheon opportunities on these days, like the Past President’s luncheon, Regional Chapters luncheon, and Student Affairs luncheon.
Don’t forget to join us Wednesday night for the APMS Awards Banquet. Guests will enjoy a delicious plated dinner while recognizing the great contributions of our APMS members. Friends and family are encouraged to attend as well!
Be sure to hang around on Thursday (July 18th), as we bring the conference to a close with a half-day session.
As the Program develops an “events at a glance” will be posted with more information on dates and times. Event times are subject to change as the program is finalized.

CLRMA Day at the Lake
2024-07-18 14:00 - 17:00 | North Standley Lake Open Space Park, 11501 W 100th Ave, Westminster, CO, 80021, United States
It’s FREE but please Let us know that you are coming!
Register for a Day at the Lake (Free): Standley Lake (July 18th) 1 pm onwards
Direction – North Standley Lake Open Space Park, 11501 W 100th Ave, Westminster, CO 80021
Follow the main road down straight towards the water, then turn right, and head all the way down to the roundabout; you will see the tent there. Gate Staff will also be able to give directions that day as well.
Mention you are there for the CLRMA event and gate staff will know what to do!
Vendors can use the same registration link or reach out to coloradolrma@gmail.com
Be sure to bring your sunglasses, hats and sunscreens.
Agenda –
Boat ride to Bird’s Island | Kayaking |Canoeing | Paddleboarding
Talks – Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) | Standley Lake IGA | Open Space Management
Snacks and drinks – Special Thanks to Geotech for sponsoring!
Vendors – show and tell
July is Lakes Appreciation Month!

Love Your Lake 2024
2024-07-19 16:00 - 21:00 | Dry Brooks Day-Use Area
Join the Pennsylvania Lake Management Society for the Fourth Annual Love Your Lake Event. Celebrate lakes with PALMS, the staff of Blue Marsh Lake, Aqua Om Paddle, Berks Nature, Penn State Extension Master Watershed Stewards, Berks County Conservation District, and Tulpehocken Creek Watershed Association as we celebrate our Lakes and enjoy a sunset paddle and full moon!
Join us from 5-8pm for kayak and paddle board races! Or visit the educational tables along the shore to learn how to keep yourself and our lakes safe and then hit the water for a full moon paddle 8-10 pm. This is a great opportunity to paddle the lake at the Dry Brooks Day Use Area.

Watershed History Night
2024-07-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Elkins Community Center, 162 Doolin Drive, Elkins, AR, 72727, United States
Join the Beaver Watershed Alliance (Alliance) to celebrate Lakes Appreciation Month! On Thursday, July 25th, beginning at 6 pm, special guest speakers will share some of the fascinating history of the Beaver Lake watershed including its lakes, rivers, and early settlers who utilized these natural resources. The free event will be held at the Elkins Community Center (162 Doolin Drive, Elkins, AR) and snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Local historian, Susan Young, will share a story on “Kith, Kin, and Claims on Chicken Bristle Mountain.” Susan is a lifelong resident of Fayetteville and a fifth-generation Ozarker. She worked as the outreach coordinator for the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in Springdale for 27 years. Susan’s presentation will follow the life story of a woman who came to the present-day Elkins area before the Civil War, outlived two husbands, and raised her many children in the area. The White River of the Elkins area drew many settlers (from the first humans to today) to the area, including the woman in the topic of the presentation. Everyone has a story to tell- come learn about how local rivers in the area impacted the lives of early settlers!
Alan Bland, retired Beaver Lake Army Corps of Engineers Ranger, worked on the lake for decades. Bland will present more present-day histories of how Beaver Lake came to be, the intricacies of building the lake (or reservoir as this presentation will teach you!), and the benefits it continues to provide us every day.
In addition, a display of the History of Beaver Lake, commissioned by Beaver Water District, will be available for viewing throughout the month of July at the Elkins Community Center.
This event is free to attend and all ages are welcome. Lakes Appreciation Month is an annual campaign in July, with partners across Arkansas working together to raise awareness of the value and importance of our local lakes and reminds us all where we would be without them.

Open House
2024-07-27 08:00 - 11:00 | Chautauqua Lake Yacht Club, 43 East Lake Street, Lakewood, NY, 14750, United States
Come about to the Chautauqua Lake Yacht Club on Saturday, July 27, from 9am to Noon for a casual meet and greet with the many lake organizations that help preserve, protect and maintain the lake we all love.
Enjoy coffee and danishes while chatting with the CLA’s friends and lake management partners.
Special guests include Aquatic Biologist Melanie Rooney; the Chautauqua County Soil & Water Conservation District; and the Chautauqua-Conewango Consortium.
There will also be useful information on boater safety, local fishing groups, HABs and highlights about the rich history of Chautauqua Lake.
Meet the CLA Watercraft Stewards and hear about the work they do to protect Chautauqua Lake from Aquatic Invasive Species. Equipment demos will give an up-close look at the in-lake services the CLA provides.
This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are not required.

The contributions of Indigenous People's earth observations to water quality monitoring
2024-07-31 07:00 - 08:30 | PA
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 observations of indigenous peoples remain poorly integrated and overlooked. In this webinar we will present examples of indigenous people’s observations, understandings and ways of managing the natural environment, with focus on components of the hydrological cycle. We will explore further cases that will complement results of our most recent publication and discuss the potential of indigenous knowledge for supporting global water monitoring efforts. The workshop will take place online and the language will be in English. This workshop is organised by GEO AquaWatch, GEO Indigenous Alliance, AquaWatch Australia and the World Water Quality Alliance (WWQA).

NALMS Board of Directors Meeting - August 2024
2024-08-01 12:00 - 13:00 | PA

NALMS Board of Directors Meeting - September 2024
2024-09-05 12:00 - 13:00 | PA

2024 Michigan Inland Lakes Convention
2024-10-02 - 2024-10-04 | Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport Hotel, 5700 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546, United States
Every two years the Michigan Inland Lakes Convention brings together lake enthusiasts, researchers, managers, and educators. The Convention is hosted by the Michigan Inland Lakes Partnership, a collaboration of diverse organizations with a common mission to advance stewardship of Michigan’s inland lakes. We invite you to join us Grand Rapids, October 2-4, 2024, to learn and share the latest innovations and ideas in lake stewardship and to network with others who share your passion for lakes. Convening in partnership this year with the Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps), our statewide volunteer lake and stream monitoring program, this year’s theme is “Working Together for Healthy Lakes”.
The 2024 Convention venue is the Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport Hotel.

NALMS Board of Directors Meeting - October 2024
2024-10-03 12:00 - 13:00 | PA

NALMS 2024 International Symposium
2024-11-05 - 2024-11-08 | Tahoe Blue Event Center, 75 Hwy 50, Stateline, NV, 89449, United States

NALMS Board of Directors Meeting - December 2024
2024-12-05 12:00 - 13:00 | PA

Registration Deadline: Introduction to Lakes online course
2025-01-28 | online, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a
Learn about Michigan’s inland lakes online from MSU Extension
Registration for the award-winning Michigan State University Extension Introduction to Lakes Online course is now open! This introductory six-week online class is designed for anyone interested in gaining a greater appreciation for inland lakes including concerned residents, decision makers, local leaders, and lakefront property owners. Course instructors include faculty from MSU Extension and state agency personnel.
The course covers a variety of topics including lake ecology, watershed management, shoreline protection, aquatic plants, Michigan water law, and community engagement. These topics are explored online through video lectures, interactive activities, and discussion forums. Additional resources are also provided for those looking to dive deeper. Participants communicate with each other and instructors through lively discussion forums and biweekly Ask-an-Expert webinars which include guests from organizations such as the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.
Registration is open now through January 28, 2025. The cost of the course is $115 per person. Register by January 6 for an early bird price of $95 per person. A limited number of scholarships are available. Current individual members of the Michigan Lakes and Streams Association are eligible to receive a $95 reimbursement upon successful completion of the course.
A certificate of completion is awarded to those who complete the class. Participants also can receive continuing education credits including 16 Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Pesticide Applicator Re-Certification credits (8 commercial core and 8 aquatic) and educational hours in the MSU Extension Master Gardener, Master Citizen Planner, and Michigan Naturalist programs.
Learn more and register at www.canr.msu.edu/lakesonline.

Introduction to Wetland Identification
2025-02-11 13:00 - 2025-02-12 12:30 | online, n/a, n/a, n/a, n/a
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.

2025 Oregon Harmful Algal Bloom Meeting
2025-04-07 11:00 - 14:45 | PA
Oregon State University and the Oregon Lakes Association will host the 2025 Harmful Algal Bloom Meeting on April 7, 2025 at the Memorial Union on the OSU campus with a hybrid option.
At this annual meeting, information on recent blooms and any changes in regulations and bloom management will be shared. Those with new interests in or management responsibilities for HABs in lakes and reservoirs will find this a good meeting to make connections with people in Oregon who are knowledgeable about HABs.

2025 OCLWA Annual Conference
2025-04-08 - 2025-04-10 | Wes Watkins Center – Oklahoma State University, N Washington St & W Hall of Fame Ave, Stillwater, OK, 74078, United States
Oklahoma Clean Lakes and Watersheds Association (OCLWA) provides a forum for scientists, students, citizens, and professionals to exchange ideas, receive education and form partnerships to foster sound management and protection of water resources for today and tomorrow.
OCLWA supports the development of research and standards for lake and watershed management by hosting an annual technical symposium and supporting national lake and watershed management meetings.

WALPA Early Career Panel
2025-04-09 19:00 - 20:00 | PA
This year’s Early Career Panel in Water Quality and Environmental Science will be a free virtual event, featuring a panel of young professionals in the field of aquatic sciences. We will have panelists from environmental consulting and engineering firms and city, state and federal agencies. This event is perfect for students and other early career professionals. Come ready with your questions!

Webinar: Celebrating 20 Years of LakeSmart
2025-04-10 17:00 - 18:00 | PA
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.

2025 Spring CLRMA Conference
2025-04-22 11:00 - 15:30 | Northern Water, 220 Water Ave, Berthoud, CO, 80513, United States
We invite you to join CLRMA this year for the annual spring conference. Click on the link below to register:

Member Registration ($45)
Non-member registration ($55)

Our talks will be geared towards navigating Lake Management, Phosphorus Inactivation, and Expert Insights. Full Agenda is coming soon…
For sponsoring, please visit the Sponsorship page.
This event is free for students; contact: coloradolrma@gmail.com

N.C. Lake Management Society Spring 2025 Workshop
2025-04-24 08:00 - 15:00 | McGuire Nuclear Station, 13225 McGuire Nuclear Station Rd, Huntersville, NC, 28078, United States

New York State Federation of Lake Associations Annual Conference
2025-05-02 - 2025-05-03 | Fort William Henry Hotel and Conference Center, 48 Canada Street, Lake George, NY, 12845, United States
Back To The Future: Old Lake Issues And New Solutions
Registration is Open!
We’re hosting our 42nd anniversary conference at the Fort William Henry Hotel and Conference Center in Lake George on May 2-3, 2025!
This year’s conference is focused on reassessing our lake and watershed issues and what new techniques, technologies, and policies are available moving forward.
We expect another great group of presenters this year (a draft agenda will be published at a later date), and you will have plenty of time for networking with your fellow lake stewards, a silent auction, the popular Wine and Cheese Party, and more!

Webinar: Our Shore - Living Shorelines and Nature-based Solutions for Erosion Control
2025-05-08 11:00 - 12:00 | PA
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.
