Protecting Pennsylvania Lakes for Future Generations

The Pennsylvania Lake Management Society commonly known as “PALMS” or “PA Lakes” is a non-profit organization dedicated to the management, restoration, and protection of Pennsylvania’s lakes and surrounding watersheds. PALMS is comprised of lake and watershed associations, concerned citizens and watershed management professionals from the private and public sector with the common interest of protecting Pennsylvania lakes for future generations.

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2024 PALMS Conference

Call for Abstracts for PALMS 2024 Conference! Abstracts due November 17th, 2023

This year’s theme is “Bringing it Back Home”  After co-hosting the International NALMS Symposium in Erie, PA, this fall, PALMS will be welcoming everyone back to State College in February 28-29, 2024

You can expect this conference to cover a wide range of topics focusing on threats to our waters, the latest science, and homegrown solutions. We are especially interested in presentations that may address topics listed below:
• Cyanobacteria
• Climate Resiliency
• Aquatic Invasive Species
• Shoreline Buffers, Stabilization, & Lake BMPs
• Stormwater Management
• Dams/Dam Maintenance & Regulation
• Dredging
• Use of Technology in Lake Management
• Innovative Lake Management Techniques
• Aquatic Plant Management
• Fisheries Assessment & Management
• Algae Control & Management
• Water Quality
• Lake Solutions from Local Lake Leaders
• Lake Association Logistics
• Watershed Management
• Case Studies on Lake & Watershed Management
Other topics broadly applicable to lake and reservoir management in Pennsylvania will also be considered.
Abstract Format
Title: The title should accurately summarize the subject of the proposed presentation.
Author(s): Provide names and professional affiliation of all authors, mailing addresses, telephone, and e-mail. Note the presenting author.
Abstract: The single-spaced abstract should state the purpose, approach, significant results, and main conclusions/management implications of your work. This information may be used to obtain applicator re-certification credits for attendees. Abstracts must not exceed 250 words.
Biographical Sketch: Please provide presenter education and experience as related to the presentation topic. Bio should not exceed 150 words.
Submission Details
Please forward abstracts with the required information to Kate Harms via e-mail at info@palakes.org or via regular mail to PALMS, PO Box 171, Mertztown, PA 19539.
Questions may be directed to Kate at the above e-mail address

 

2024 PALMS Conference will be held Feb 28-Feb 29, 2024

The 34th Annual PALMS Conference will be held at the Wyndham Garden State College

 310 Elks Club Rd, Boalsburg, PA 16827 

We will have a block of discounted rooms at the Wyndham ($110/night), just mention the conference when you call. Group Code: PALMS2024
*Guests may make reservations by contacting the hotel direct at 814-466-2255 and identifying the block of rooms held for the PALMS Conference Group

Registration will open in January 2024

We look forward to connecting with you for:

  • Panel discussion
  • Keynote speaker
  • Live Concurrent sessions
  • Applicator credits
  • Exhibitors
  • Lake awards and so much more

Governor Shapiro Proclaims July as Lakes Appreciation Month in Pennsylvania!

 July 2023-  Once again July has been proclaimed Lakes Appreciation Month in Pennsylvania by Governor Shapiro

PA Lake Management Society Lakes Appreciation Month July 2023 PDF

PALMS’s Mini Grant Program Awards Funding to 21 Lakes Across PA

 

Through funding from a PA DEP Growing Greener Grant, PALMS was able to award 21 mini grants to lakes across the state for a total funding amount of $380,014.75. Projects include aquatic invasive species treatment, shoreline restorations, nutrient reduction, and lakeside stormwater improvements. These projects will be completed in 2022 and 2023.  The complete list of lakes and the grant amounts are below:

Lake Latonka

Shoreline Restoration

$24,000.00

Donegal Lake

Shoreline Restoration

$23,984.00

Big Bass Lake

Shoreline Restoration

$5,710.00

Heart Lake

Shoreline Restoration

$11,630.00

Lake Wilhem

Shoreline Restoration

$21,253.00

Spinnler Point Colony (Lake Wallenpaupack)

Stormwater Improvements

$24,000.00

Middle Birchwood Lake

Nutrient Reduction

$21,375.00

Lake Sheridan

Nutrient Reduction

$24,000.00

Mountain Lake

Invasive Treatment

$3,000.00

Lake Towhee

Invasive Treatment

$20,950.00

Laurel Lake

Invasive Treatment

$6,642.75

Skymount Lake

Invasive Treatment

$14,500.00

Lake Alden

Invasive Treatment

$24,000.00

Pine Run Reservoir

Invasive Treatment

$2,000.00

Minsi Lake

Invasive Treatment

$13,100.00

Waynewood Lake

Nutrient Reduction

$24,000.00

Hemlock Farms Ponds

Nutrient Reduction

$22,500.00

Blue Marsh Lake

Shoreline Restoration

$24,000.00

Raystown Lake

Shoreline Restoration

$24,000.00

Edgewood Lake, FDR park

Invasive Control/Shoreline Stabilization

$24,000.00

Lake Chrisann

Shoreline/Streambank Stabilization

$21,370.00

 

 

NEW! Online Aquatic Pesticide Course

Penn State Extension’s Aquatic Pesticide Management: Using Aquatic Herbicides for Pond Weeds and Algae. 

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