
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.
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
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