Now is as good a time as ever to remind feds that you can reach me on Signal at nalms.41. I've been on the government tech beat for years, and I would be honored to tell your stories.
February 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Now is as good a time as ever to remind feds that you can reach me on Signal at nalms.41. I've been on the government tech beat for years, and I would be honored to tell your stories.
It's a shame that the abstract deadline for NALMS 2026 just closed, because this is one hell of a case study in how not to do applied limnology.
June 16, 2026 at 9:09 PM
It's a shame that the abstract deadline for NALMS 2026 just closed, because this is one hell of a case study in how not to do applied limnology.
And on that note - Feds, I want to speak with you! I'm on Signal at nalms.41
Grateful for journalists like @almsnatalie.bsky.social, who are talking with sources in the unglamourous corners of government to uncover what's happening to federal workers. "Even though we are being used as scapegoats, we will hold the line and continue to do our work,” said one.
As the Trump administration gathers names of recent hires, some are being asked to justify their jobs
New federal workers are the easiest to fire and the administration is gathering information on their names, backgrounds, roles and performance.
www.nextgov.com
February 3, 2025 at 8:15 PM
And on that note - Feds, I want to speak with you! I'm on Signal at nalms.41
Proud that NALMS was a signatory to this.
Today, a broad coalition of scientific professional societies who represent over 92,000 scientists are speaking out against the politicization and demonization of Federally funded science and government scientist jobs.
It was an honor to help the Union of Concerned Scientists with this! 🧪🌎
It was an honor to help the Union of Concerned Scientists with this! 🧪🌎
48 Scientific Societies Representing Almost 100,000 Scientists Ask Congress to Protect the Future of Science
48 scientific societies representing almost 100,000 scientists signed on to a letter asking Congress to protect the future of science
www.ucsusa.org
March 3, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Proud that NALMS was a signatory to this.
Source call: I'm looking for someone who has experience SNAP EBT theft to speak with me for a story on skimming. Happy to protect their identity.
Find me at nalms@govexec.com if you can help. Thanks!
Find me at nalms@govexec.com if you can help. Thanks!
October 28, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Source call: I'm looking for someone who has experience SNAP EBT theft to speak with me for a story on skimming. Happy to protect their identity.
Find me at nalms@govexec.com if you can help. Thanks!
Find me at nalms@govexec.com if you can help. Thanks!
I'm excited for this next year! As the 2025 president of the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS), I look forward to working with lake stewards across the continent to grow membership, connectivity, and activism. See you at our fall meeting in Myrtle Beach?
November 26, 2024 at 8:47 PM
I'm excited for this next year! As the 2025 president of the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS), I look forward to working with lake stewards across the continent to grow membership, connectivity, and activism. See you at our fall meeting in Myrtle Beach?
NALMS is currently accepting applications for two internships: 1) NALMS JEDI Program; and 2) NALMS Lake Science Education, Communications, and Outreach 💧
Applications for these opportunities (remote, paid, flexible schedule) are due by TODAY, May 15th. www.nalms.org/internship-o...
Applications for these opportunities (remote, paid, flexible schedule) are due by TODAY, May 15th. www.nalms.org/internship-o...
May 15, 2025 at 4:37 PM
NALMS is currently accepting applications for two internships: 1) NALMS JEDI Program; and 2) NALMS Lake Science Education, Communications, and Outreach 💧
Applications for these opportunities (remote, paid, flexible schedule) are due by TODAY, May 15th. www.nalms.org/internship-o...
Applications for these opportunities (remote, paid, flexible schedule) are due by TODAY, May 15th. www.nalms.org/internship-o...
The Georgia Lakes Society is offering a limited number of conference scholarships for the 2025 NALMS (@nalms.bsky.social) Symposium to eligible individuals from AL, GA, SC, and NC.
Find more info here: www.nalms.org/nalms2025/gl...
Find more info here: www.nalms.org/nalms2025/gl...
North American Lake Management Society (NALMS)
Established through the generosity of the Georgia Lakes Society (GLS), NALMS is pleased to offer a limited number of conference scholarships for the 2025 NALMS Symposium in Myrtle Beach, South Carolin...
www.nalms.org
September 23, 2025 at 10:10 PM
The Georgia Lakes Society is offering a limited number of conference scholarships for the 2025 NALMS (@nalms.bsky.social) Symposium to eligible individuals from AL, GA, SC, and NC.
Find more info here: www.nalms.org/nalms2025/gl...
Find more info here: www.nalms.org/nalms2025/gl...
Did you know? #NALMS2025 student presenters are eligible for travel grant awards! ✈️ Applications are due by Friday, July 18th.
www.nalms.org/nalms-studen...
www.nalms.org/nalms-studen...
July 15, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Did you know? #NALMS2025 student presenters are eligible for travel grant awards! ✈️ Applications are due by Friday, July 18th.
www.nalms.org/nalms-studen...
www.nalms.org/nalms-studen...
Check out this amazing artwork from last year's #LAMPosterContest! Feeling inspired? 🎨 K-12 artists: show us why lakes are special to YOU by submitting your artwork to NALMS by Friday, June 20th. You could win cash for yourself AND your school! #LakesAppreciation
www.nalms.org/lakes-apprec...
www.nalms.org/lakes-apprec...
June 17, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Check out this amazing artwork from last year's #LAMPosterContest! Feeling inspired? 🎨 K-12 artists: show us why lakes are special to YOU by submitting your artwork to NALMS by Friday, June 20th. You could win cash for yourself AND your school! #LakesAppreciation
www.nalms.org/lakes-apprec...
www.nalms.org/lakes-apprec...
Tell your student artists about the North American Lake Management Society poster contest for Lakes Appreciation Month. Submissions due by June 12th.
www.nalms.org/lakes-apprec...
www.nalms.org/lakes-apprec...
North American Lake Management Society (NALMS)
2026 Student Poster Contest
July has been Lakes Appreciation Month for the past 28 years. To help us celebrate, appreciate, and bring attention to lakes, we are inviting elementary, middle, and high s...
www.nalms.org
June 4, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Tell your student artists about the North American Lake Management Society poster contest for Lakes Appreciation Month. Submissions due by June 12th.
www.nalms.org/lakes-apprec...
www.nalms.org/lakes-apprec...
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
September 4, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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
Our winter/holiday issue of NALMS Notes is out! A recap on #NALMS2025 in Myrtle Beach, membership renewal information, ways to support NALMS in your end-of-year giving, and much more 💙💚 mailchi.mp/nalms/nalms-...
📸: "Northern Lights Over Wolf Lake, Alberta” by Kailyn Gibbons
📸: "Northern Lights Over Wolf Lake, Alberta” by Kailyn Gibbons
December 19, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Our winter/holiday issue of NALMS Notes is out! A recap on #NALMS2025 in Myrtle Beach, membership renewal information, ways to support NALMS in your end-of-year giving, and much more 💙💚 mailchi.mp/nalms/nalms-...
📸: "Northern Lights Over Wolf Lake, Alberta” by Kailyn Gibbons
📸: "Northern Lights Over Wolf Lake, Alberta” by Kailyn Gibbons
NALMS is currently accepting applications for two internships: 1) NALMS JEDI Program; and 2) NALMS Lake Science Education, Communications, and Outreach 🌱
Applications for these two opportunities (remote, paid, flexible schedule) are due by May 15.
www.nalms.org/internship-o...
Applications for these two opportunities (remote, paid, flexible schedule) are due by May 15.
www.nalms.org/internship-o...
May 7, 2025 at 2:25 PM
NALMS is currently accepting applications for two internships: 1) NALMS JEDI Program; and 2) NALMS Lake Science Education, Communications, and Outreach 🌱
Applications for these two opportunities (remote, paid, flexible schedule) are due by May 15.
www.nalms.org/internship-o...
Applications for these two opportunities (remote, paid, flexible schedule) are due by May 15.
www.nalms.org/internship-o...
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
📷: “Makin' a run for it!” by Michelle Balmer
September 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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
📷: “Makin' a run for it!” by Michelle Balmer
[October 9th, 1980] The North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) was founded in Portland, Maine
January 16, 2026 at 4:03 AM
[October 9th, 1980] The North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) was founded in Portland, Maine
The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) is running a national survey to understand how farmers manage land and adopt sustainable practices, with data used to improve programs and support landholders.
For more info: http://srcentre.com.au/project/nalms
For more info: http://srcentre.com.au/project/nalms
January 21, 2026 at 1:29 AM
The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) is running a national survey to understand how farmers manage land and adopt sustainable practices, with data used to improve programs and support landholders.
For more info: http://srcentre.com.au/project/nalms
For more info: http://srcentre.com.au/project/nalms
🧪 July is Lakes Appreciation Month! Big shout out to Blue Cypress Lake, the headwaters of the Florida’s famous St. Johns River, for being awesome. What’s your favorite lake?
Read more about what the month means from NALMS: https://www.nalms.org/lakes-appreciation-month/
Read more about what the month means from NALMS: https://www.nalms.org/lakes-appreciation-month/
July 12, 2023 at 2:36 PM
🧪 July is Lakes Appreciation Month! Big shout out to Blue Cypress Lake, the headwaters of the Florida’s famous St. Johns River, for being awesome. What’s your favorite lake?
Read more about what the month means from NALMS: https://www.nalms.org/lakes-appreciation-month/
Read more about what the month means from NALMS: https://www.nalms.org/lakes-appreciation-month/
Happy Holidays from NALMS! We wish you the very best this holiday season ❄️⛄️
A note on our holiday hours: our staff will be out of the office December 24th-December 26th and operating on limited hours through the remainder of the year.
A note on our holiday hours: our staff will be out of the office December 24th-December 26th and operating on limited hours through the remainder of the year.
December 23, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Happy Holidays from NALMS! We wish you the very best this holiday season ❄️⛄️
A note on our holiday hours: our staff will be out of the office December 24th-December 26th and operating on limited hours through the remainder of the year.
A note on our holiday hours: our staff will be out of the office December 24th-December 26th and operating on limited hours through the remainder of the year.
🌊 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! 🌎🌿.
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! 🌎🌿.
July 21, 2025 at 9:41 PM
🌊 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! 🌎🌿.
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! 🌎🌿.
Today is #GivingTuesday, a special day dedicated to giving back on a local, national and global scale! How can you help NALMS move our mission forward?
💧 Donation: www.nalms.org/donate-to-na...
💧 Membership: www.nalms.org/nalms-member...
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💧 Membership: www.nalms.org/nalms-member...
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December 2, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Today is #GivingTuesday, a special day dedicated to giving back on a local, national and global scale! How can you help NALMS move our mission forward?
💧 Donation: www.nalms.org/donate-to-na...
💧 Membership: www.nalms.org/nalms-member...
💧 Sharing this post! 🫶
💧 Donation: www.nalms.org/donate-to-na...
💧 Membership: www.nalms.org/nalms-member...
💧 Sharing this post! 🫶
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...
July 28, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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...
The summer issue of NALMS Notes has dropped! We highlight #LakesAppreciation Month, #NALMS2025 in Myrtle Beach, a summer member drive, and other important NALMS news 💧 Read all about it: tinyurl.com/4274r7dt.
📷: “Lake Jenney with the Grand Tetons in the Background” by Tom McNabb
📷: “Lake Jenney with the Grand Tetons in the Background” by Tom McNabb
June 30, 2025 at 7:21 PM
The summer issue of NALMS Notes has dropped! We highlight #LakesAppreciation Month, #NALMS2025 in Myrtle Beach, a summer member drive, and other important NALMS news 💧 Read all about it: tinyurl.com/4274r7dt.
📷: “Lake Jenney with the Grand Tetons in the Background” by Tom McNabb
📷: “Lake Jenney with the Grand Tetons in the Background” by Tom McNabb
We're out of the office this week attending the North American Lake Management Society Conference in Myrtle Beach, SC!
#aquastemconsulting #environmentalconsulting #lakemanagement #waterquality #invasivespecies #naturalresourcemanagement #nalms #nalms2025
#aquastemconsulting #environmentalconsulting #lakemanagement #waterquality #invasivespecies #naturalresourcemanagement #nalms #nalms2025
November 4, 2025 at 1:17 PM
We're out of the office this week attending the North American Lake Management Society Conference in Myrtle Beach, SC!
#aquastemconsulting #environmentalconsulting #lakemanagement #waterquality #invasivespecies #naturalresourcemanagement #nalms #nalms2025
#aquastemconsulting #environmentalconsulting #lakemanagement #waterquality #invasivespecies #naturalresourcemanagement #nalms #nalms2025
🌊 Celebrate Lake Appreciation Month with NALMS Lake Bingo! 🛶☀️
Enjoy your local lake with this fun activity featuring wildlife spotting, outdoor adventures, and lake exploration for all ages.
🎯 Download the bingo sheet: earthsciencelabs.com/bingo/
Enjoy your local lake with this fun activity featuring wildlife spotting, outdoor adventures, and lake exploration for all ages.
🎯 Download the bingo sheet: earthsciencelabs.com/bingo/
Lakes Appreciation Bingo - Earth Science Laboratories
In honor of national Lakes Appreciation Month, we have created a fun way to encourage everyone to get out and fully enjoy their area lakes.
earthsciencelabs.com
July 23, 2026 at 2:03 PM
🌊 Celebrate Lake Appreciation Month with NALMS Lake Bingo! 🛶☀️
Enjoy your local lake with this fun activity featuring wildlife spotting, outdoor adventures, and lake exploration for all ages.
🎯 Download the bingo sheet: earthsciencelabs.com/bingo/
Enjoy your local lake with this fun activity featuring wildlife spotting, outdoor adventures, and lake exploration for all ages.
🎯 Download the bingo sheet: earthsciencelabs.com/bingo/