“Lakespert” – Time for the Annual Snow Dance
Steve Lundt, CLM
Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, I would periodically perform my snow dance in January to help support my ski habit. Little did I know I was also helping the water supply system throughout the Cascades and Rocky Mountains. Today, I still do my snow dance in January but for different reasons – to make sure our Colorado reservoirs fill in the spring.
Many of our lakes and reservoirs are dependent on wintertime snowpack (Figure 1). Throughout the West, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) closely monitors and reports snowpack or Snow ...
NALMS 2023 Election Results
The annual election for officers and directors 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. Thank you to all the candidates for their dedication to NALMS and thank you to all NALMS members who participated in this year’s election!
2023 LaBounty Best Paper Award Nominees
The Jim LaBounty Best Paper Award, established in 2003, is given annually to recognize and honor the best paper published in the Lake and Reservoir Management journal. Nine papers were nominated for the 2023 award and the award went to a paper by Elizabeth Favot and colleagues. All of the nominated papers are available to subscribers and several are available through open access.
Cyanobacterial blooms in Ontario, Canada: continued increase in reports through the 21st century.
Elizabeth J. Favot, Claire Holeton, Anna M. DeSellas and Andrew M. Paterson. 2023. LRM 39(1).
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NALMS Announces 2023 Recipients of Kenneth H. Reckhow Student Scholarships
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November 15, 2023
Contact: Alyssa Anderson, Director of Development & Marketing
Phone: 608-233-2836
Email: info@nalms.org
NALMS Announces 2023 Recipients of Kenneth H. Reckhow Student Scholarships
MADISON, WI – We are thrilled to announce this year's recipients of the Kenneth H. Reckhow Scholarship. The two recipients are: Julia Paton (Queen's University) and Kasey Crandall (State University of New York at Fredonia).
Established through the generosity and kindness of NALMS Life Member, Dr. Kenneth Reckhow, the Kenneth H. Reckhow ...
2023 Jody Connor Student Award Winners
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November 14, 2023
Contact: Alyssa Anderson, Development & Marketing Director
Phone: 608-233-2836
Email: info@nalms.org
North American Lake Management Society Announces 2023 Student Award Winners
MADISON, WI – Each year the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) presents student awards to the best student presentation and best student poster at the annual NALMS symposium. The 2023 student awards were sponsored by the Regional Science Consortium at Presque Isle.
The NALMS Board of Directors renamed the student award as the Jody ...
GivingTuesday 11/28/23
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November 14, 2023
Contact: Alyssa Anderson, Development & Marketing Director
Phone: 608-233-2836
Email: info@nalms.org
North American Lake Management Society Celebrates GivingTuesday 2023
MADISON, WI – This year, on Tuesday, November 28th, NALMS is proud to once again be participating in Giving Tuesday, a global day dedicated to giving.
GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and their world. GivingTuesday will kick off the generosity season this ...
NALMS Launches Dr. Ann St. Amand Early Career Fund
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November 9, 2023
Contact: Alyssa Anderson, Development & Marketing Director
Phone: 608-233-2836
Email: info@nalms.org
North American Lake Management Society Adds Early Career Fund to Honor Longtime Member
MADISON, WI – It is with pride that the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) announces the creation of the Ann St. Amand Early Career Fund. Named after our colleague and friend, Dr. Ann St. Amand, this fund was started to commemorate Ann's life and to continue her legacy of supporting NALMS, especially the next generation ...
NALMS 2023 Achievement Award Winners
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November 7, 2023
Contact: Alyssa Anderson, Development & Marketing Director
Phone: 608-233-2836
Email: info@nalms.org
North American Lake Management Society Honors Members & Partners with 2023 Achievement Awards
MADISON, WI – Shining a spotlight on deserving individuals and organizations who have made valuable contributions to the goals of the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS), or have made significant strides in lake management, NALMS Annual Achievement Award winners represent the very best amongst its members and ...
“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 ...