1. Water Treatment Plant Evaluation Protocol for HABs. This presentation will summarize an optional protocol for water treatment plants that want to evaluate their ability to optimize treatment for cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins. The protocol was developed in partnership with Ohio EPA through the course of four pilot comprehensive performance evaluations (CPEs). Evaluations are intended to be comprehensive, […]
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During this time of social distancing, SOLitude is excited to offer a digital learning opportunity. Freshwater lakes and ponds are precious resources that we cannot take for granted. If left unmanaged, the effects of erosion can damage your shorelines, present a danger to residents and pets, and lead to serious and costly water quality issues. […]
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Join Jim Paruk, Mark Pokras, and our own Susan Gallo for a Q and A session that will cover all you ever wanted to know about loons in Maine. Ask your questions live during the webinar, or you can send them ahead of time to info@mainelakessociety.org.
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This free educational webinar will explore the St. Johns River Water Management District and how they are working to protect our water resources across the district. Learn more about some of the projects occurring across the district to improve water quality, recharge the aquifer, and protect our natural systems. Finally you will learn how you […]
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Counties and SWCD's are working to develop watershed-based comprehensive local water plans across Minnesota. In the past year two watersheds in the lake rich north-central part of the state have completed their plans and are now moving into implementation. The plans focus on long-term protection of private forest lands. The plans prioritize lakes, then target […]
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Join lakefront property owners, lake managers, researchers, and government officials from around the state for the New York State Federation of Lake Associations' 37th annual gathering of people dedicated to protecting and improving New York’s lakes. The Fort William Henry Hotel and Conference Center in beautiful Lake George, NY provides a perfect setting for a […] |
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With many households staying at home 24/7, increased handwashing, meal preparation, and other water use have put a strain on many onsite wastewater systems, aka septic systems. This program will focus on use, maintenance, and troubleshooting septic problems during this time of stay home/stay safe. Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. on May 4, 2020.
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Join the first presentation of three in the Beaver Watershed Alliance LID Online Series on Wednesday, May 6, at 10 am (CST). The topic is Mission Impossible - Keeping Permeable Pavement Permeable, with Anthony Kendrick, Project Manager and Green Infrastructure Specialist at Construction EcoServices, based in Houston, TX. The installation of permeable pavement is becoming […]
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The incidence of freshwater algal blooms has been increasing across North America, including regions with no historical record of bloom occurrence. Eutrophication and climate change have been implicated as major drivers of microalgal (i.e., phytoplankton) blooms. In contract, microalgal (i.e., visible, mat-forming algae) blooms are not consistently explained by nutrients, and not much is known […]
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Join Jeremy Cluchey, Communications Director for The Nature Conservancy in Maine to talk about ways your Lake Association can reach new and different audiences on a shoestring budget, using accessible media tools.
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This presentation will discuss the innovative Shoreline Incentive Program (SIP) in Burnett County, Wisconsin, which encourages preservation and restoration of natural shorelines. The SIP provides incentives to encourage restoring or preserving natural shorelines, and has enrolled over 750 parcels since it began in 2000. Owners of these parcels receive an annual payment in return for […]
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If you’re monitoring water quality, you’re likely monitoring pH, but what exactly does that mean? Collecting data and making sense of it aren’t necessarily the same thing. Join surface water application expert Eric Robinson as he dives into understanding how pH sensors work, why the data is important, and how to get the most out […]
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Are you a “Native Texan” or a transplant? Plants can be native or transplants too! Create a lush and vibrant landscape with an introduction to our favorite “Top 100” native and adapted plants, ideal for your North Texas landscape. We’ll also dig in to proper soil preparation, proper planting and tips on how to choose […]
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Biological control agents introduced into the U.S. for the control of invasive hydrilla have been partially effective and new agents are needed, especially those adapted to cooler climates and environments. Since 2014, extensive surveys of hydrilla have been conducted in Asia, particularly China and the Republic of Korea, where the U.S. introductions were thought to […] |
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Beaver Watershed Alliance LID Online Series (2 of 3) Guest Speakers: Anthony Kendrick, Project Manager Construction EcoServices Eric Fuselier, PWS Environmental Project Manager | Transportation Crafton Tull Vegetated systems used for stormwater management are an important tool in Low Impact Development. This presentation will review how these systems are designed, built and installed; with a […]
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LakeSmart Program Manager Brooke Hafford MacDonald will share findings from her recent graduate work, which combined biology and social science techniques to get a "big picture" understanding of loon conservation in Maine.
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Cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms (HABs), which can appear in water bodies across the country, are an indicator of poor water quality and can potentially cause serious environmental and human and aquatic health effects. Historically, monitoring these HABs has been labor-intensive and limited due to cost, time, and logistical constraints. EPA developed the CyAN app to […] |
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2 events,NALMS at 40: Leveraging Experience to Manage Diverse Lakes, Landscapes and People 40th International Symposium of the North American Lake Management Society November 16–20, 2020 – Minneapolis, Minnesota NALMS Conference Committee members are monitoring information about how the coronavirus might affect future gatherings and travel. Should plans for the 2020 NALMS Symposium change, we […]
NALMS is thrilled to announce it’s bringing back a program favorite: the Lakes Appreciation Month student poster contest! July has been Lakes Appreciation Month for the past 22 years; to celebrate, 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 […] |
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MOVING TO ONLINE VIRTUAL TOUR – Click here for details Join us for a stroll through the city’s demonstration gardens to learn which Texas-tough plants are well-adapted to our area and are the right choice for YOUR yard.
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Beaver Watershed Alliance LID Online Series (3 of 3) Topic: Where Have All the Ditches Gone? The Value of Bioswales as Stormwater Detention Features Speakers: Anthony Kendrick, Project Manager and Matthew Smith, Business Development, Construction EcoServices, based in Houston, TX. Surface storage in the form of water features and stormwater ponds are a great tool, […]
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The Hoosier Environmental Council is an environmental not-for-profit organization based in Indiana. One of their most important annual tasks is tracking bills going through the Indiana General Assembly looking carefully at how they will impact the state’s air, land, and water. The General Assembly was in session from January through March this year. This presentation […]
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The California Lake Management Society is hosting this free webinar on managed nitrate addition to enhance water quality in lakes and reservoirs. Nitrate is a significant water pollutant with potential environmental impacts ranging from eutrophication to health risks to infants. But under certain circumstances, nitrate may enhance water quality through a number of mechanisms, including […]
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Are you LakeSmart? Do you know if you are living in a way that helps keeps our lakes clean and healthy? Whether you live along or lake, or miles from the nearest lake, attend this session and find out how the NH LAKES LakeSmart Program can help you live in a lake-friendly way, and how […]
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Skills for Virtual Conferences and Online Classes In this webinar, three professionals from academia will share best practices on presenting your science virtually whether it is for the class, college symposiums, or virtual conferences. Come prepared with questions! Panelists: Mario Banuelos, PhD - Assistant Professor of Mathematics at California State University, Fresno Ariana Eily, PhD […] |
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Join Eric Topper from Maine Audubon as he presents compelling information about the value of native plants, and does a show and tell with native plants that are ideal for shoreline planting.
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Managing for wildlife has multiple benefits, including more economic opportunities for landowners, greater land productivity and sustainability, and clean water. Representatives from Quail Forever and Arkansas Game & FishCommission will talk about how landowners can manage their timber and pastureland for wildlife. There is a multitude of different conservation and best management practices that you […]
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We all want to have an outdoor space that is beautiful, and functional, while also protecting our lakes. Attend this session and hear from the professionals at Belknap Landscape give guidance on achieving this based on their experience building and maintaining great properties across the Lakes Region. Presented by Belknap Landscape—Hayden McLaughlin (Owner), Mark Smith […]
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