Workshop Announcement

Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia in Illinois, April 26th, from 9AM-4 PM, presented by Rend Lake Community College, and the SIUC Fisheries and Illinois Aquaculture Center. This workshop is for fisheries biologists, aquaculturists, and other fisheries professionals. The purpose of the workshop is to provide up-to-date information on VHS in the Great Lakes region,and what this means for Illinois compliance with current and pending regulations, agency, academic, and industry perspectives on VHS, and the risk to wild and cultured fish in Illinois. USDA/APHIS personnel will be presenting and available for Q and A. SIGNUP 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