Strategies for Preventing and Managing Harmful Cyanobacteria Blooms (Two Part Series) The Harmful Cyanobacteria Blooms (HCBs) training reviews key information found in the two ITRC HCB Guidance Documents, the 2021 Strategies for Preventing and Managing Harmful Cyanobacterial Blooms (HCB-1) and the 2022 companion document focused on benthic HCBs (HCB-2). ITRC's HCB-2 focuses on the ecology, toxin production, management, and […]
Join the New York State Federation of Lake Associations, Inc. as we return to an in-person conference at the Fort William Henry Hotel and Conference Center in beautiful Lake George April 29-30, 2022. We are excited to have a wonderful program shaping up. For more information, contact Nancy Mueller, Executive Director, (315)677-9987 or fola@nysfola.org. Registration, […]
Building on the findings of the Community-Based Environmental Learning Census 2019, recent discussions have focused on what concepts are necessary for individuals and communities to learn, in order to select actions that protect the land and water of our watersheds. What are the next steps and how can lake associations be involved?
Mark your calendars for the Joint Aquatic Sciences Meeting in Grand Rapids, Michigan, May 14-20, 2022. The meeting will be held at the DeVos Place convention center and it is organized by the Consortium of Aquatic Science Societies (CASS), which includes: American Fisheries Society Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation […]
Habitat in the shallow areas of lakes is important for all lake life, but it can be degraded by loss of shoreland vegetation and poorly managed human development on lakeshores. We have developed methods to determine what natural shallow water habitat looks like in Maine lakes, and measure how it is affected by human-induced activities […]
Join Northeast PA Audubon Society's expert birders for a walk through the Sanctuary. We will explore the area looking for birds setting up their nests as well as migrants just passing through on their way farther north. Bring binoculars if you have them. Meet at the Environmental Education Center. Donation suggested. Registration required.
This event is perfect for lake-area residents and recreators that are interested in learning more about lake ecosystems and connecting with communities across Western Washington. THIS YEAR’S TOPICS INCLUDE: Lakes 101 Considerations and tips for organizing a lake group Cyanobacteria and toxic algae Aquatic plant identification and management Experiences of local lake groups View the […]
7 Lakes Alliance will lead a hike on one of our conservation properties for an early summer evening hike. Bring a headlamp or flash light!
Learn how adding native plants to your landscape can help protect our waterways. Local experts from Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District will share tips and tricks for incorporating native plants, dealing with invasives (like buckthorn), and what additional resources may be available to you such as grants, landscape planning assistance, and equipment rentals. RSVP is […]
We all live in a watershed, and our human footprints impact them all. Join us for a living history of the state of water quality in Maine by aquatic biologist Matt Scott. Matt will focus on the history of Maine’s polluted waterways based on past records and deep personal and work history. The beginning of […]