Join Scott Williams and Roberta Hill from Lake Stewards of Maine for a discussion of threats to Maine lakes and the important role of volunteers. Learn more about how you can get involved and join these efforts!
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Hosted by the NYS Federation of Lake Associations, Inc. in collaboration with the Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center Nonprofits provide a variety of services to our communities. Understanding the risk associated with providing a service and choosing the right liability insurance to protect your nonprofit is not always easy. This workshop will walk attendees through […]
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On Thursday, June 4th, from 1:00 – 2:30 pm (eastern time) the national Source Water Collaborative will host a webinar entitled, “Updates from NRCS and the Northeast: Partnering to Protect Drinking Water,” as part of the SWC Learning Exchange on “”SWP Through Conservation Funding.” The webinar agenda will feature the following speakers and topics: Martin Lowenfish and Dee […]
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In New Hampshire, many homes—including most lakeside homes—are served by an on-site septic system. If you have a septic system, do you know if you are maintaining it in a lake-friendly way? Attend this session and hear from Russ Lanoie, a long-time wastewater management professional, about how these systems work and the do’s and don’ts […]
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NEPA Gives—a one-day online giving extravaganza that's all about giving back to the community. For 24 hours—from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59:59 p.m.—on Friday, June 5, 2020, donors can donate to Lacawac Sanctuary through the NEPA Gives online platform. Donate on June 5th at: https://www.nepagives.org/organizations/lacawac-sanctuary HELP SUPPORT LACAWAC! |
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Are your trees throwing shade? Does your landscape have problem areas where nothing seems to grow? Do you have mature trees and areas where your turf is receding? Don’t accept being shaded out! Learn about the many native and adapted plants that not only survive but thrive in shadier spots along with tips and tricks […]
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1 event,Sustaining Aquatic Ecosystems Under Global Change Rapid change is a defining feature of the modern era. Increasingly severe threats attributed to global environmental change involve water, including among them scarcity, security, over-appropriation of water resources, extreme hydrological events, accelerating loss of aquatic biodiversity, and overstressed fisheries. Sustaining the aquatic ecosystems that provide fresh water, regulate […] |
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NOTE: Advance registration required. Excessive algae of many types can cause damage to aquatic ecosystems and create human health issues as harmful algae blooms (HAB). Best known in freshwater are the cyanobacteria, which can form surface scums, release toxins, and adversely alter water quality. Very real costs can be associated with contaminated drinking water, impaired […] |
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Join Don Griggs from Kezar Lake Watershed Association to hear an informative presentation about the concerns for lake health from wakeboats in shallow water and KLWAs outreach solution to reduce risks.
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We invite you to explore and share the fascinating world of wildlife and ecosystems using fun, hands-on educational activities. Sample adaptable activities for all age levels Receive Project WILD k-12 activity guide integrated with core subject curricula and TEKS aligned Earn 6 hours CPE and TEEAC teacher credit Open to all classroom teachers, informal educators, […]
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Do you own or maintain an unpaved road or driveway? If yes, whether it’s along a lake, or miles from the nearest waterbody, this session is for you! Proper maintenance of unpaved roads and driveways is one of the best way to reduce polluted runoff water that flows into our lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams. […]
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Join Brooke Hafford MacDonald, LakeSmart Program Manager for Maine Lakes, to share your LakeSmart ideas and experiences. This session is meant for past and present LakeSmart Coordinators and Evaluators only.
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Join us for a unique experience as we investigate the wetland using Project WET, Project Aquatic WILD, Texas Aquatic Science curriculum activities and enjoying the wetland at night. This workshop will begin 9:00 am on Thursday and end at 3:00 pm on Friday. An overnight stay at the Wetland Center is part of this workshop. Programs […]
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Does your organization experience conflicts over how to manage resources or make decisions? Learn from a Syracuse University expert to develop awareness and skills in order to transform conflict into opportunity. This webinar will feature Catherine Gerard, Director of the Program for the Advancement of Research on Conflict and Collaboration (ParCC) at Syracuse University's Maxwell […] |
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Keynote Speaker: Hilary Snook, Senior Scientist, EPA New tools and technology are helping citizen science efforts grow by leaps and bounds. Please join our keynote speaker to hear about exciting new citizen science opportunities for monitoring lake health, and how you can get involved.
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Due to the interactive qualities of this event, it has been postponed to comply with COVID-19 distancing restrictions. We will work to reschedule this event in the future. - the Lake Hopatcong Foundation team Lake Hopatcong Foundation spring program at the LHF Environmental & Cultural Center “Release the Ladybugs!” is our first children’s program at […] |
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This is your last chance to register for our webinar where you'll learn the difference between floating fountains, submersed aeration and nanobubbles. Join us as we dive into the science behind aeration and nanobubbles and discover which management solution is the right fit for your aquatic ecosystem. Registration Is Free. Spots Are Limited. Register Today!
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, MA COLAP will hold its annual business meeting virtually at 7 pm on Thursday, June 25th, 2020. To participate in the meeting by phone or from a computer: Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/92081130730?pwd=ZWl4eENSZ3BLTXMvRjVKN3ZCd29QQT09 Meeting ID: 920 8113 0730 Password: 079006 One tap mobile +19292056099,,92081130730#,,,,0#,,079006# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 929 […] |
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EPA recently released draft recommendations for developing numeric nutrient water quality criteria for lakes and reservoirs for a 60-day public comment period that ends on July 21, 2020. When finalized, the Agency’s criteria recommendations will serve as important resources that states and authorized tribes can use to protect public health, pets, and aquatic life from certain adverse […] |
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You work and play on them. You drink from them. But do you really appreciate them? Growing population, development, and invasive species stress your local lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. All life needs water; let’s not take it for granted!
The Secchi Dip-In is a demonstration of the potential of volunteer monitors to gather environmentally important information on our lakes, rivers, and estuaries. Volunteers have been submitting information during the annual Dip-In since 1994. Please join them in this international effort to track changes in water quality! The Secchi Dip-In is part of Lakes Appreciation Month, […] |
