“Lakespert” – Seawalls are for Seas
Steve Lundt, CLM
Natural lakes or reservoirs, they just don’t need walls at the shoreline. Here’s a great example. I look after Barr Lake (Colorado) that is just northeast of Denver. For many years, there was a seawall near the boat ramp that was intended to protect and stabilize the shoreline. It did the opposite (Figures 1 and 2).
How many lakes are out there that are still dealing with “OG” hard engineering of shorelines? Seawalls are for seas. Bank stability at Barr Lake was being impacted by higher fill levels and a dysfunctional seawall.
Removal and ...
NALMS 2023 Election Candidates
The 2023 election for officers and directors is underway. Voting in the annual election is an important way for NALMS members to provide input in the management of the Society. Our officers and directors are all volunteers who serve without pay.
All members may vote for President-Elect and Secretary.
The President-Elect serves for one year in that position after which they serve as President for one year and Past-President for one year.
The Secretary serves for three years and may succeed themselves for one additional term.
Members may also vote for a ...
“Lakespert” – The Devil’s Element
Steve Lundt, CLM
Did you know phosphorus has been called the devil’s element? I had no clue until I started my summer read. Most people enjoy an easy, soppy beach novel, but not this lakespert. I have settled nicely into a historical summary of how phosphorus has impacted the world – from world wars to harmful algal blooms. The book is titled The Devil’s Element, by Dan Egan.
I’ve read most of this book from the comforts of my front porch during an unusually wet June here in Denver. Phosphorus has been on my mind since my early years in grad school. I now ...
Happy Pride Month from NALMS!
Happy Pride Month from NALMS and the JEDI program!
During Pride Month we celebrate diversity of gender and sexuality within our broader lake management community. The JEDI program recognizes the contributions of LGBTQIA+ members to our society and lake science and offers a safe place for collaboration and to present your research. To ensure inclusivity for all members we have added an option to have pronouns on name tags for the upcoming NALMS Symposium at Lake Erie. If you want to learn more about the JEDI program and upcoming events you can find us here at nalm...
Call for NALMS Achievement Award Nominations
Through its annual achievement awards, NALMS recognizes the efforts of individuals, organizations, programs, and corporations who are making a notable impact in lake and reservoir management. Consider nominating a deserving individual or group for one of the following NALMS awards. The 2023 Achievement Awards will be presented at the 43rd International Symposium in Erie, Pennsylvania.
NALMS accepts nominations in the following categories:
Leadership and Service Awards
Nominations should detail how individuals or teams demonstrate leadership, service, and practice of ...
2023 Election: Call for Board Nominations
Nominations for the 2023 election are being accepted at this time!
NALMS is seeking candidates that will add diversity and breadth to the Board and its committees.
You could become a nominee for a position on the NALMS Board of Directors, to take a more active role in steering the direction of activities that relate to these precious resources. Experience or training in lake management is not required for a board position, and we encourage candidates with expertise in nonprofit management, leadership development, marketing, fundraising, legal issues and membership ...
Infant + Toddler Merch Now Available!
Just in time for summer, we are excited to share that we have some new designs FOR KIDS available in our Bonfire online store! A percentage of your purchase price will go back to support NALMS and our programs.
NEW IN THE STORE:
NALMS Sailboat Onesie - available in multiple styles and colors
Future NALMS Member Toddler Tee - available in two colors and multiple sizes
Protecting Lakes for Baby Onesies - available in gender neutral, for baby girl, and for baby boy - multiple sizes and colors
Make sure to take a photo of yourself sporting your official NALMS ...
NALMS Summer Member Raffle
We are excited to share that NALMS is offering a summer membership raffle for both new and renewing members!
Any individual who renews or joins during the months of June and July 2023 will automatically be entered into our summer raffle! Win the product of your choice from our online merch store OR have your membership renewed for one additional year! Three winners will be selected and contacted on August 1, 2023.
We also would like to invite you to celebrate the 25th year of Lakes Appreciation Month, which is coming up in July! We use this time to highlight ...
“Lakespert” – It’s Not the Plant’s Fault
Steve Lundt, CLM
When it comes to aquatic invasive species (AIS), I think we focus too much on the individual species, the actual infestation, and damage control, and not enough on the root cause – people making decisions. People’s actions, most of the time accidentally, lead to moving these species where they don’t belong. I constantly remind myself that it is not the species’ fault. The Brazilian elodea did not decide to travel up from South America. The common carp didn’t swim to the U.S. in the 1830s. The sticky zebra mussel was doing just fine in the ...
“Lakespert” – Does it Matter What We Call It?
Steve Lundt, CLM
It’s a puddle, a pound, a lake – no, it’s Superpond. It takes on all stormwater, provides bounds of recreation, and provides a great backdrop to any picnic. “Pond” – a universal word that is used for a human-made stormwater BMP, a small lake, a natural pool, a backyard water feature, a livestock pound, and even for the Atlantic Ocean, which dates to the 1640s.
Does it matter what we call it? Yes, the word that we create to call a human-made body of water can be important. I help with a local lake called “Bluff Lake.” I often find ...
