Call For Presenters for the 24th ILMA-Lakes Annual Conference

The Illinois Lake Management Association is searching for lake organization members and leaders, resource professionals, researchers, students, teachers, and others to submit proposals for educational presentations for the 24th annual Illinois Lakes Management Association Conference. The conference will be held at the Hotel Pe're Marquette on February 18 –20th 2009. LINK

24th ILMA-Lakes Annual Conference

February 18th-20th, 2009 at the Hotel Pe're Marquette, 501 Main Street, Peoria, Illinois, 61602. Conference information and registration will be posted, and mailed to members. For more information, contact Richard Hilton, wildick@comcast.net, or 800-338-6976 access code 01. LINK

Fundamentals of Urban Runoff Management

A newly-updated version of the widely-read and respected book, The Fundamentals of Urban Runoff Management Manual is available to the public exclusively on the NALMS website. You may download it in two versions: low-resolution and high-resolution. The low-resolution document is suitable for on-screen reading and lower-quality printing. The high-resolution version contains higher-quality graphics and is suited towards printing.

ILMA/Illinois EPA Scholarship Program

ILMA and the Illinois EPA have sponsored a scholarship program since 2000. College juniors, seniors and graduate students who are Illinois residents and attending an accredited college or university in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana or Ohio are eligible. The students must be enrolled in an academic program related to lake and/or watershed management. A scholarship review committee evaluates applications annually, according to pre-established criteria.

This year, the scholarship review committee voted to award $1,000 scholarships to each of two students. In addition, $500 scholarships were awarded to two other students, based on the high quality of the reviewed applications. The committee’s decisions will be announced during the Friday luncheon, and awardees have been invited to attend the Conference to receive their scholarship/grant.

Please join us in congratulating these students on their awards for exemplary work in lake-related issues.

Stop the Spread of ANS-- Bait Bucket Stickers

Preprinted stickers for bags and minnow buckets are now available for retail outlets distributing live bait. They carry a message to anglers that discourages release of unwanted bait into the wild. This is part of a larger effort to help the baitfish industry learn how to identify ANS, understand new ANS-related baitfish regulations; and learn how to comply with state regulations. DOWNLOAD

Invasive Aquatic Plants

What every plant enthusiast needs to know Invasive plants are becoming a widespread problem in aquatic and wetland habitats throughout North America. Once introduced, these noxious or harmful plants can displace native plants, which are important sources of food and shelter for wildlife. This brochure offers suggestions to water gardeners about how they can help prevent the spread of invasive species.
It offers information on characteristics of invasives, means of spread, the "most wanted" list, and tips to prevent their spread. DOWNLOAD

Zebra Mussels: Questions and Answers for Inland Lake Managers

Inland water users armed with knowledge about potential impacts of zebra mussels on their lakes can help them prevent the introduction or spread of this exotic species. This fact sheet describes how these invaders reproduce and spread, why people should take notice and how lake users and managers can keep zebra mussels out of their lake. Contacts are also provided to make reports if zebra mussels are sighted. DOWNLOAD