North American Lake Management Society (NALMS)

"Cuidando Nuestra Agua (Taking Care of our Waters): A Latin American Approach from Lake Chapala, México" is a FREE webinar focused on lake & watershed management in Latin America. We invite you to join us next Thursday, 10/23! Free to join & all are welcome! 💙 tinyurl.com/3sb2ddsf

Don't forget to register for #NALM2025 in beautiful Myrtle Beach! November 4-7, 2025. Regular registration close October 24th! Field trip and workshop add-ons are also open for registrations! www.nalms.org/nalms2025/

Can the past give clues on blue-green algae blooms? These Laurentian University researchers think so | CBC News Masters student Mackenzie Hobbs has been collecting sediment from northeastern Ontario lakes to determine how industrialization has affected blue-green algae levels in those waters.

We love seeing our Board members making a difference every day! See NALMS Region 12 Director, Liz Favot, featured here at her job with @laurentianu.bsky.social.

The fall issue of NALMS Notes is out! The latest on #NALMS2025 in Myrtle Beach, an update from our 314 group on their "fly-in" to Washington, D.C., a #LakesAppreciation Month wrap-up, and so much more! mailchi.mp/nalms/nalms-...

📷: “Makin' a run for it!” by Michelle Balmer

We hope you'll join us for #NALMS2025 in beautiful Myrtle Beach, SC! 🌊 We are pleased to offer a wide variety of workshops & field trips, scheduled for November 4th! Conference registration is not required to attend a workshop or field trip. Register by October 3th! www.nalms.org/nalms2025/

🚨 Please join us TODAY for NALMS’ 2nd webinar in our first series for early career professionals! 🚨 "Uncharted Waters: Communication & Advocacy Skills for Uncertain Times" is focused on science communication skills & their application in policymaking, advocacy, & media.

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NALMS is excited to invite your company/organization to sponsor #NALMS2025 in Myrtle Beach! With targeted quality sessions, premium attendees, & enhanced sponsor image, sponsorship is an amazing opportunity to show your support for lake management & protection 💧 www.nalms.org/nalms2025/

Announcing Part 2 of NALMS’ first webinar series for early career professionals! "Uncharted Waters: Communication & Advocacy Skills for Uncertain Times" is a FREE 2-part series focused on science communication skills & their application in policymaking, advocacy, & media.

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Early bird rates for #NALMS2025 end TODAY, 9/12! 🪶 Register today to lock in your lower registration rate - you can even select the "Invoice Me" option to pay at a later date! www.nalms.org/nalms2025/

Register in advance to receive the link to join today's webinar ---> tinyurl.com/nhhu5x2j 💧

We're also thrilled to announce that PART TWO will take place on 9/17 ---> tinyurl.com/5fcnacpz 💧

🚨 Please join us TODAY for NALMS first webinar series for early career professionals! 🚨

"Uncharted Waters: Communication & Advocacy Skills for Uncertain Times" is a FREE 2-part webinar series focused on science communication skills and their application in policymaking, advocacy, and media.

NALMS is excited to invite you to join us at the beach for #NALMS2025 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina! November 4-7, 2025. Early bird registration closes this Friday, September 12th! 🐦 Register for a field trip and/or workshop by October 3rd to reserve your spot! www.nalms.org/nalms2025/

Don't forget to register for PART ONE of our FREE two-part series! Science Communication Skills & Engaging Policymakers takes place this Thursday, 9/11! Register ---> tinyurl.com/nhhu5x2j

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We're also thrilled to announce that PART TWO will take place on 9/17 ---> tinyurl.com/5fcnacpz

NALMS and our Board of Directors are excited to invite you to join us at the beach for #NALMS2025 – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina! November 4-7, 2025. Early bird registration closes September 12th! 🐥 Field trip and workshop add-ons are also open for registrations! www.nalms.org/nalms2025/

Save the date for NALMS’ first webinar series for early career professionals! "Uncharted Waters: Communication & Advocacy Skills for Uncertain Times" is a FREE 2-part webinar series focused on science communication skills & their application in policymaking, advocacy, & media 💧 tinyurl.com/nhhu5x2j

Still dreaming of #NALMS2016 in Banff 💙 We'll be coming back to Canada after ten years for #NALMS2026 in beautiful Kelowna, BC!

NALMS and our Board of Directors are excited to invite you to join us at the beach for #NALMS2025 – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina! November 4-7, 2025. Early bird registration closes September 12th! 🐥 Field trip and workshop add-ons are also open for registrations! www.nalms.org/nalms2025/

Congratulations to our three winners in the "Show Your #LakesAppreciation" social media challenge!

💧 White water lily for "Macrophyte Monday" - @jolatimore.bsky.social
💧 The beauty of Lake Champlain - @madelinereilly.bsky.social
💧 Alpine hiking in California - Jordan (IG jg_konk)

A calm tree-lined lake under a clear blue sky.

Lake webinars! MILP just upcated their list. Some new ones:
8/21: How zebra mussels are changing fish contaminants
8/26: How wake boats impact lakes
9/25: Starry stonewort and manoomin (wild rice)
10/2: When the forst burns, what's in the water?

Full list: www.canr.msu.edu/michiganlake...

The sun is setting on #LakesAppreciation Month 2025 ... we're always sad to see it go! We use this special time - when lakes are being heavily used for summer recreation - to highlight their importance, along with the issues they face. Catch our final July program update here: tinyurl.com/yc2kbzk5 ☀️

Help us show appreciation for those working hard for lakes! NALMS is seeking nominations for this year's Achievement Awards, which will be presented at #NALMS2025 in Myrtle Beach! Any individual or entity may submit a nomination 🏆 www.nalms.org/nalms-achiev...

This week is all about making the most of the final days of #LakesAppreciation Month! We challenge you to participate in the social media contest, complete your family's BINGO card, and maybe even collect data for the Secchi Dip-In! tinyurl.com/bdf37yt4

NALMS is excited to invite your company/organization to sponsor #NALMS2025 in Myrtle Beach! Sponsorship of this symposium is an amazing opportunity to show your support for lake management & protection 💧 THANK YOU to our dedicated sponsors! We couldn't do this without you 💙 www.nalms.org/nalms2025/

🌊 July is #LakesAppreciation Month! 💙

From #swimming & #fishing to drinking #water & #wildlife habitat, #lakes sustain life.

📣Shoutout to the @nalms.bsky.social (#NALMS) for leading the way in #lakescience, #outreach, & #conservation across the USA, Canada & Mexico! 🌎🌿.

Nominations for the 2025 election are being accepted at this time! NALMS is seeking candidates that will add diversity and breadth to the Board and its committees. Nominations are due today, July 21st!

Learn more: www.nalms.org/2025-electio...

Time is a thief ... we're already halfway through #LakesAppreciation Month! ⏰

In this week's program summary (tinyurl.com/e5f8f8uf), we highlight the Show Your #LakesAppreciation Challenge, Secchi Dip-In, summer member raffle, why it's important to #CleanDrainDry & #PlayCleanGo, and much more!

NALMS and our Board of Directors are excited to invite you to join us at the beach for #NALMS2025 – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina! November 4-7, 2025. Early bird registration closes September 12th! 🐥 Field trip and workshop add-ons are also open for registrations! www.nalms.org/nalms2025/

Did you know? #NALMS2025 student presenters are eligible for travel grant awards! ✈️ Applications are due by Friday, July 18th.

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I just received my Proclamation for OR for #LakesAppreciation month! Guess I was so excited I accidentally tore it and mail delivery folded to fit my mailbox.

Texas flooding deaths hit at least 80: Here's how you can help As the death toll rises following the recent flooding in Texas, here's how you can help those impacted.

We are devastated by the tragedy unfolding in Texas ❤️‍🩹 Our hearts go out to those who have been lost and who are currently missing, their families and friends, and to all rescuers and searchers.