July 2023 Webinar - A Broad Scale 2,500 Acre Wetland Habitat Restoration Project in South Florida
2023-07-20 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
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 altered lands, ditched and drained to support various agricultural uses for over 50 years. Over 50% of the property (2,400 +/- acres) was set aside for habitat restoration, wetland mitigation, and conservation. This webinar focuses on the approach, design, and implementation of the native habitat restoration and conservation elements of the project.
From a regional perspective, the Avenir habitat restoration project is uniquely situated in the broader landscape such that the benefits to the regional ecology are much greater than the sum of its parts. The parent property was the only remaining privately owned parcel in a regional continuum of publicly owned and managed conservation properties extending from Lake Okeechobee to the Atlantic Ocean. For over 40 years prior to the Avenir project, the parent property was the subject of multiple conservation acquisition efforts by local, state, and federal entities. This “missing link” in the regional ecology now functions as a wildlife corridor connection, an enhancement to water storage and water quality for the Northern Everglades system, and renewed habitat for a diverse assemblage of wildlife including several species listed as threatened or endangered. Of significant importance is the fact that this has been achieved without expenditure of public funds for acquisition, restoration, and long-term management.
We will describe the base conditions, habitat restoration techniques, successes, and learning experiences in this ongoing project. A combination of invasive species eradication and hydrologic restoration actions will be discussed along with the adaptive management approaches developed as the project has progressed.
Speaker: Edward R. Weinberg

2023 APMS 63rd Annual Meeting
2023-07-24 08:00 - 2023-07-27 17:00
We will kick things off on the evening of Monday July 24th with the President’s Reception at Punch Bowl Social, one of Indy’s premier meeting spots. This location has bowling, arcades, and a host of different table games. All that attend are sure to have a great time dining, playing, and catchup up with friends.
Tuesday (July 25th) and Wednesday (July 26th) will feature a full day of presentations from the cutting edge of aquatic plant and algae management research. Don’t miss our opening session highlighting the intersection of communication and conflict. We will have several invited speakers that will share their experiences around messaging the complexity of aquatic plant management. There will also be several special luncheon opportunities on these days.
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.
Be sure to hang around on Thursday (July 27th), as we bring the conference to a close.

Creek Walk
2023-07-29 15:00 - 16:30
Come with us on a hike to Walnut Creek from Brown’s Farm and learn all about the impact of this important water resource.
Date: Saturday, July 29
Time: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Age: Adults and children 8 years and up
Location: Brown’s Farm
Supporting Donor Fee: $5
Program Fee: $7

August 2023 Webinar - Conservation Planning in Municipalities: Case Studies of Urban Wetlands & Waterways
2023-08-17 13:00 - 14:00
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, property management plans and more. Case studies from the lower Midwest will be shared to illustrate how wetlands and other water resources are being managed by communities of all sizes as green infrastructure and for other ecosystem services.
Speaker: Ronda Burnett

153RD ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY
2023-08-20 08:00 - 2023-08-24 17:00
Join us in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for the 153rd Annual Meeting of the American Fisheries Society, August 20-24, 2023. The meeting’s theme is “Adaptive Approaches to to Understand and Manage Change in Fisheries.”

FLMS / SENALMS 34th Annual Technical Symposium
2023-08-29 - 2023-09-01 | Bayside Resort, 4114 Jan Cooley Drive, Panama City Beach, United States
Join the Florida Lake Management Society n beautiful Panama City Beach Florida as we host lake managers from all over the southeast US. SENALMS hasn’t been held in a while so come on down and network with colleagues from your neighboring states. Pre-symposium workshops are held all day Tuesday and the technical session run Wednesday to midday Friday. Then enjoy the Labor Day weekend on the beach with your family at conference room rates!

Shoreline Cleanup
2023-09-15 08:00 - 2023-09-17 17:00
Our volunteers make a huge difference to help keep our lakes clean and beautiful.

BCLSS Annual Conference
2023-09-23 08:00 - 2023-09-24 17:00
Registration is now open for the BCLSS Annual Conference! Join us on September 23 & 24 at the Power To Be site on Prospect Lake, Victoria, BC.
Registration includes attendance for the plenary speakers, technical session talks, poster session, discussion groups, a field sampling demonstration and a field trip to two local lakes (bus transportation included). It also includes coffee, tea, drinks, and healthy snack food for morning and afternoon breaks, two lunches and a dinner on Saturday night.
Capacity is limited at this years conference, so register early to save your spot! Registration closes August 15, 2023.

WALPA 36th Annual Conference in Tacoma, WA
2023-10-04 08:00 - 2023-10-06 17:00
“FISH AND BEYOND IN OUR LAKES”
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
This year’s theme, ” Fish and Beyond in Our Lakes,” was chosen to highlight effects of climate change, lake pollution, and lake management strategies on fisheries in Pacific Northwest lakes.
Abstracts may be submitted for either presentations and/or posters. Potential session topics include, but are not limited to the following:
Fisheries ecology & management
Salmon habitat in big lakes
Contaminants of emerging concern
Adaptive management
Climate change
Nutrient management
Harmful algal blooms (HABs)
Invasive aquatic species
Volunteer monitoring/citizen science
Student research
Submit your abstract online HERE. You will be asked for title, author(s) and a brief description of your presentation or poster.
Abstracts are due July 1st.

CALMS 38th Annual Conference
2023-10-11 08:00 - 2023-10-13 17:00
Join us on October 11th – 13th, 2023, for the annual CALMS conference. The conference will be held at Lake Arrowhead in Southern California, 22 miles from the city of San Bernardino.

NORTHEASTERN DIVISION AND ATLANTIC INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER JOINT MEETING
2023-10-14 08:00 - 2023-10-17 17:00
The 2023 Atlantic International Chapter Annual Meeting will be in New Brunswick, Canada, October 14-17, 2023. This is a joint meeting with the Northeastern Division of the American Fisheries Society.
More details about exact meeting location, agenda, etc., will follow soon.
Website: https://aic.fisheries.org/

NALMS 2023: Great Lakes, Local Solutions
2023-10-22 - 2023-10-26 | Bayfront Convention Center, Erie, PA, United States
At the time when climate change, invasive species risks, and cultural pressures threaten the natural environment and biodiversity of our fragile ecosystem, the opportunity to highlight and mesh the State of Pennsylvania and its rich diversity of aquatic habitats is long overdue.
The Pennsylvania Lake Management Society is proud to welcome the 2023 North American Lake Management Society Conference to Lake Erie. As we endeavor to highlight our Great Lakes, Local Solutions agenda, Erie Pennsylvania provides the opportunity to explore Presque Isle State Park, a National Natural Landmark and The Tom Ridge Environmental Center, while indulging in the amenities of the Bayfront Convention Center and all that Erie has to offer.

Tentative Schedule
Sunday, October 22
Exhibitor Set Up
Welcome Event
Monday, October 23
Opening Plenary Session
Technical Sessions
Exhibits Open
NALMS Membership Meeting
Exhibitors Reception and Poster Session
Tuesday, October 24
Technical Sessions
Exhibits Open
Clean Lakes Classic 5K
NALMS Awards Reception
Wednesday, October 25
Technical Sessions
Exhibits Open
Thursday, October 26
Workshops
Field Trips

For sponsorship or general information contact nalms2023@nalms.org, 608-233-2863. For other details contact Conference Chair Kate Harms (info@palakes.org) or Conference Coordinator Sara Peel (speel@arionconsultants.com).

2023 Annual Business Meeting
2023-11-03 08:00 - 2023-11-05 17:00
The Reservoir Fisheries Habitat Partnership (RFHP) will be holding its 13th Annual Meeting most likely in Morristown, Tennessee. Thanks to Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency for hosting!

NALMS Board of Directors Meeting - January 2024
2024-01-04 12:00 - 13:00
All NALMS members are welcome to attend NALMS monthly Board of Directors meetings held via Zoom. Please contact us at info@nalms.org if you are interested in attending and we will be happy to provide you the Zoom information.

NALMS Board of Directors Meeting - February 2024
2024-02-01 12:00 - 13:00
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 Western AIS Short Course
2024-03-05 - 2024-03-07 | Holiday Inn Downtown Missoula, 200 S Pattee St, Missoula, MT, 59802, United States
The mission of the Western AIS short course is to provide an in-person educational program on AIS prevention, management, and overall aquatic health as well as to promote partnerships that increase collaboration and communication across disciplines. Educational programs and meetings such as this one are critical to maintaining effective lines of communication between aquatic resource stakeholder groups, managers, and researchers with the ultimate goal of increasing our intact aquatic ecosystems.
Attendees can expect to:
-Discuss regional challenges and management practices for aquatic invasive species
-Learn about current research and technology from professionals in the field of aquatic resource management
-Earn continuing education credits in aquatic pest control
-Network with other aquatic resource managers and researchers from across the West
-Participate in workshops for identifying priority AIS

NALMS Board of Directors Meeting - March 2024
2024-03-07 12:00 - 13:00

Clear Lake's Toxic Legacy: Exploring Cyanotoxin Production and its Impact on Beneficial Uses
2024-03-28 14:00 - 15:00
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
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

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

Lakes Appreciation Poster Contest Entries Due
2024-06-14
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.
