National Invasive Species Management Plan released
The National Invasive Species Council has announced the release of the 2016-2018 National Invasive Species Council (NISC) Management Plan. The
Author: Michael R. Martin, CLM
Michael R. Martin is the Senior Scientist at Suozzo, Doty and Associates and past-president of the North American Lake Management Society. He established LakeStewardship.org in 2006. Michael has over 40 years of experience in lake and watershed management in the public, private and non-profit sectors. He has implemented monitoring and management programs on hundreds of lakes and ponds throughout New York, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, West Virginia, Virginia, and Indiana. When he is not out on a lake working, Michael enjoys experiencing the outdoors through hiking, kayaking and photography.
Invasive Asian Clam Discovered in Vermont Waters
Montpelier, VT – State officials recently discovered the presence of an invasive clam species in Lake Bomoseen. The Asian clam has
Lakes with zebra mussels have higher level of blue green toxins
Inland lakes in Michigan that have been invaded by zebra mussels, an exotic species that has plagued bodies of water
It is getting warmer!
According to NASA, July 2016 was the warmest month ever recorded based on average global temperatures. It was also the
Invasive Spiny Waterflea Confirmed in Indian Lake
Keene Valley, NY – Spiny waterflea, an invasive zooplankton, continues to spread in the Adirondacks. First discovered in Great Sacandaga
HABs & carcinogens in Florida rivers
A deluge of benzene, beryllium, trichloroethane, dichloroethylene and other known carcinogens ought to blend nicely with the stinking layers of
New Guide to Help Identify Harmful Algal Blooms
To assist Native American and Alaska Native communities, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientists developed a guide to evaluate algal blooms
$2.2 Million in Conservation Grants Announced by Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Program
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) announced at the Urban Waters National Training Workshop that 58 community-led wetland, stream
EPA Publishes Draft Aquatic Life Criteria for Copper in Estuarine/Marine Waters
EPA is soliciting public comment on draft aquatic life criteria for copper in estuarine/marine waters. The 2016 draft criteria incorporates
Lessons Learned – long-term look at lake management & lake response
The most recent National Lakes Assessment conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency shows there has been no net change in
Lake Stewardship 