28 results for tag: affiliate news

Webinar: Wastewater Surveillance for COVID-19

With support from In-Situ, California Lake Management Society is hosting this free webinar on wastewater monitoring for COVID-19. Wastewater monitoring for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is an emerging public health tool to understand COVID-19 spread in a community. This is because SARS-CoV-2 can be shed in the feces of infected individuals from both symptomatic and asymptomatic cases, eventually ending up in the wastewater. The objectives of this project were to (i) develop and implement methods to monitor SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater and (ii) examine the levels of the SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater facilities in Southeast ...

Webinar: Successful Lake Management & The Feasibility of Alum to Improve Water Quality

Registration: Join HAB Aquatic Solutions, Lake County Health Department and the Illinois Lakes Management Association for an informative webinar on water quality. This event is FREE but requires registration. Please register for the webinar on Eventbrite. Event Description: Poor water quality in lakes has many symptoms and most of them are caused by having too much algae in your lake. Such symptoms include scums, low clarity, odors, algal toxins, low oxygen levels, poor fishing, fish kills and reduced recreational and property values. What’s the cause of nuisance levels of algae? Too much phosphorus (P). Phosphorus is generally the ...

CALMS Webinar: Citizen Science in Watershed Education and Restoration

With support from YSI, Inc. and the Putah Creek Council, California Lake Management Society is hosting this free webinar on the role of citizen science in watershed stewardship. Putah Creek Council is a community-based organization that focuses on restoration and education in the Putah Creek watershed. The education programs specifically incorporate elements of citizen science in K-12 programs, as well as in community programs. These elements aim to inform community members and participants about local restoration and conservation topics, as well as help to achieve common goals between partner agencies. Elements of citizen science are incorpo...

NEC-NALMS Spring Webinar Series Part 2 – Cyanobacteria: What You Need to Know

In celebration of Earth Day 2021 and to promote awareness and action about cyanobacteria blooms in our New England Lakes, the New England Chapter of the North American Lake Management Society is hosting a two-part webinar series on “Cyanobacteria and What You Need to Know.” Please join us for one or hopefully both sessions of this two-part, free webinar series. Part One will cover cyanobacteria biology, toxins and toxic impacts on wildlife, pets, and people. Part Two focuses on monitoring of cyanobacteria and control options. Both webinars will feature 30-minute presentations with time for questions and discussion. Tuesday, April 20th ...

NEC-NALMS Spring Webinar Series Part 1 – Cyanobacteria: What You Need to Know

In celebration of Earth Day 2021 and to promote awareness and action about cyanobacteria blooms in our New England Lakes, the New England Chapter of the North American Lake Management Society is hosting a two-part webinar series on “Cyanobacteria and What You Need to Know.” Please join us for one or hopefully both sessions of this two-part, free webinar series. Part One will cover cyanobacteria biology, toxins and toxic impacts on wildlife, pets, and people. Part Two focuses on monitoring of cyanobacteria and control options. Both webinars will feature 30-minute presentations with time for questions and discussion. Tuesday, April 20th ...

NALMS Affiliate News – May / June 2020

Florida Lake Management Society FLMS 31st Annual Symposium Update After much discussion and input from our members, it is with a heavy heart that we announce we will not be holding our 31st annual symposium in person. But that doesn't mean we won't see you! Your Board is currently working on a plan to roll out our usual technical sessions and workshops as individual webinars. We will also hold our annual business meeting for all members on August 26 in order to swear in our new Board of Directors and announce this year's Awards of Excellence. Stay tuned for details and thank you for your support! We can't do it without YOU! Lakes Appreciation ...

News From Our Affiliates — January / February 2020

Colorado Lake and Reservoir Management Association (CLRMA) CLRMA's first event of 2020 will be the Annual Spring Luncheon on April 15. We will have a couple speakers talk about forest health, fire and snowpack projections, and a couple talks about Cherry Creek Reservoir and Rueter-Hess Reservoir. CLMRA is also making plans for an Algae ID workshop for the summer. // clrma.org   New York State Federation of Lake Associations, Inc. (NYSFOLA) The New York State Federation of Lake Associations, Inc. (NYSFOLA) is gearing up for their 37th annual conference “Restoring Our Watersheds” May 1–2, 2020 in Lake George. Registration is now open at ...

News From Our Affiliates — May / June 2019

California Lake Management Society (CALMS) The California Lake Management Society (CALMS) would like to encourage you to submit your abstract for the 34th annual conference held on October 10–11 in San Diego, California. Abstracts are due by Friday, July 12, 2019. // California Lake Management Society   Lower Qu’Appelle Watershed Stewards Undertakes Sewage Survey There are six recreational lakes within our watershed with many resort villages, hamlets and towns that reside along the watershed edge. Water in the Qu’Appelle River watershed is used for many purposes, including for the environmental needs of flora and fauna and for human ...