The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Research and Development and Office of Water invite you to a free webinar Small Systems Monthly Webinar Series. Detritus material in forest watersheds is the major terrestrial source of dissolved organic matter (DOM) and disinfection byproduct (DBP) precursors in water bodies used as drinking water sources and is […]
Phosphorus (P) loading from the watershed is a problem for many lakes, but not just during the year it enters. Long-term inputs accumulate in the sediments under lakes and can be recycled by multiple processes. These legacy P loads can be the dominant source during summer and are linked to the increasing frequency and severity […]
The PNW IPC will be collaborating with partners at the EPA and NOAA to provide Citizen Science trainings in 2020. Trainings will include: - Aquatic invasive plant ecology and identification with survey and reporting methods - Best Management Practices (BMPs) for lake residents and users - Basic limnology (lake ecosystems) - Cyanobacteria basics. With an […]
3rd in a series of ten webinars on lake management. Register & view the sessions live or on-demand. All ten session for one low price! Session 3 Presentations: Louise Levin Ed.D. Lessons Learned in 10 Years: Leading HOA Volunteers in a Wetlands Community Rolland Fulton Ph.D. 30 Years of Water Quality Restoration in the Upper […]
Lake Loop is an annual bike, run and paddle challenge highlighting many of the recreational opportunities on and around Lake Hopatcong. Participants enjoy breathtaking views of beautiful Lake Hopatcong while participating in one, two or all three events in support of New Jersey’s largest lake. Lake Loop 2020 will feature cycling, running, and paddling activities […]
This year’s virtual WALPA conference will be held October 14th through 16th. For the first time, you can participate from the comfort of your own home! Our theme this year, which is “Lake Diversity from Ponds to Reservoirs” was chosen to highlight the vast range of waters that we manage, use for recreation, and love. There are […]
This training is intended for anyone who will conduct the Lake Vegetation Index (LVI) sampling, interpret LVI results, identify aquatic plants, or just has an interest in learning more about the LVI. The LVI is an assessment tool developed by DEP to evaluate the condition of a lake’s plant community relative to a minimally impacted […]
COURSE This outdoor course winds through 550 acres of wooded nature trails and access roads, all on the grounds of Lacawac Sanctuary. Be advised that sections of the course are technical, rocky and steep. No dogs or strollers on 8K course, both are welcome on Woods Walk. RESULTS Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chip timing by […]
