Valuing Water: Economics, Ecology, & Culture

41st International Symposium of the North American Lake Management Society

November 15–18, 2021 – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

We are planning the 2021 symposium as our first chance to get back to face-to-face meetings. However, we understand that not everyone will be able to attend in person, and so will also be coordinating limited live virtual opportunities during the conference as well as asynchronous programming. Abstract submitters will be asked as to their intended participation and given the choice of “in-person” or “virtual only.” All presenters will be encouraged to submit their presentation pre- or post-conference for online asynchronous viewing.

The Oklahoma Clean Lakes and Watersheds Association welcomes you back to Oklahoma City for the NALMS 41st International Symposium. Downtown Oklahoma City is a beautiful place to be in the fall with amazing weather! Explore The Modern Frontier! From our parks, museums, and entertainment districts as well as a fantastic selection of restaurants, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during your stay in OKC.

Don’t miss the opportunity to network with some of the most knowledgeable leaders in lake and watershed information and technology. The conference will consist of multiple panels and discussions focused on the value of water for economics, ecology, and culture.

 

Prospective Program

There will be technical workshops all day Monday, November 15. Beginning Tuesday, November 16, three days of presentations will be organized into themed tracks and sessions. We encourage oral and poster presentations on any aspect of lake and reservoir management, but especially invite valuable insights on the following:

  • Harmful Algal Blooms
  • Invasive Species
  • Nutrients & Internal Loading Dynamics
  • Bioindicators in Reservoirs
  • Water Quality Standards
  • Wetlands
  • Climate Change Impacts
  • Western State Water Issues
  • Watershed Planning
  • Lake Management & Restoration
  • Water Planning
  • Drinking Water
  • Water Reuse
  • Measuring the Value of Water
  • Drilling Impacts to Water Quality

If you are interested in developing a special session on another topic, please contact the program committee chairs no later than May 14, 2021 June 4, 2021. Sessions should consist of at least 4 presentations, or 3 presentations and a panel discussion.

 

General Presentation Information

  • It is our intention to hold the 2021 symposium as a face-to-face meeting, but we will potentially offer online presentations as well. Abstract submitters will be asked about their willingness to present in an online format.
  • We will prioritize oral presentations that describe completed or well-advanced studies with lab and/or field data. We encourage presentations that also project future challenges and advances in lake management. However, we discourage presentations that solely describe future projects, or which do not include data. We will make special arrangements for exhibitor presentations and/or that consist primarily of vendor information.
  • NALMS does not endorse specific products or services. Thus, any poster or presentation must include disclosure(s) of any and all relevant relationship(s) with: i) any and all corporations or ii) commercial product(s), iii) method(s), and iv) trade or brand name(s). The submitted abstract of an oral or poster presentation that includes such disclosure(s) shall also include the following wording: “The author(s) of this abstract has/have a financial interest in the (insert i through iv, as applicable) described.”
  • We require PowerPoint files for all oral presentations. We will provide laptop computers and LCD projectors. Presentation computers may not have internet access or sound output available, so presentations should be prepared accordingly.
  • We discourage use of embedded video and audio files.
  • Oral presentations will be allotted 20 minutes, including time for questions.
  • We encourage abstract submissions for poster sessions. All posters will be displayed throughout the symposium in landscape format. Display areas will accommodate posters up to 4’ × 8’ (1.2 m × 2.4 m).
  • Students making oral or poster presentations as primary authors will be considered for student awards.
  • All presenters of accepted abstracts must register for the symposium no later than September 3, 2021 to ensure inclusion in the symposium program. NALMS does not waive registration fees for presenters.

 

General Abstract Information

  • Abstracts are due by May 14, 2021 June 4, 2021. Abstracts received after the deadline may be rejected or reassigned from oral to poster presentations.
  • We accept abstracts only via the NALMS website (nalms.org/nalms2021). Abstracts must include the following information, as specified.
    • Title: Summarize accurately the subject of the presentation.
    • Authors: Provide names and affiliations of all authors. NOTE: Indicate if the primary author is a student so the presentation may be considered for student awards.
    • Text: State the purpose, significant findings, and main conclusions of the work. Avoid statements like “Results will be presented“ and “Implications will be discussed.” Provide a concise summary of results and implications. Abstracts must not exceed 250 words; those in excess of 250 words may be truncated. Abstracts selected for either oral or poster presentations will be available to conference attendees.
    • Format: Indicate your presentation preference (oral, poster, either or both).

 

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