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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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
Registration will open in January 2024
We look forward to connecting with you for:
July 2023- Once again July has been proclaimed Lakes Appreciation Month in Pennsylvania by Governor Shapiro.
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 |
Penn State Extension’s Aquatic Pesticide Management: Using Aquatic Herbicides for Pond Weeds and Algae.
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