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US LAKES ARE MONITORED DISPROPORTIONATELY LESS IN COMMUNITIES OF COLOR
Local-scale environmental justice studies of freshwaters have found that marginalized populations are more likely than others to be burdened with poor-quality waters. However, studies have yet to examine whether monitoring data are sufficient to determine the generality of such results at the national scale. Continue reading here...

INVASIVE ROUND GOBY FOUND IN WHETSTONE CASTING POND
The Columbus Recreation and Parks Department drained the pond at Whetstone Park in recent days following the discovery of an invasive fish in the water. The department closed the Whetstone Casting Pond in Clintonville Monday, July 22 to remove an invasive species known as the round goby. Continue reading here...


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OHIO 2023 WATER QUALITY STATUS REPORT RELEASED
The 2023 Water Quality Status Report highlights the progress being made in the watersheds of Grand Lake St. Marys and how the improvement of nutrients management there is promising for what can be accomplished in other areas of the state.Continue reading here...


INDIAN LAKE AQUATIC VEGETATION MANAGEMENT
In Logan County, you'll find Indian Lake, a State Park lake offering a variety of water-related recreational activities like boating, fishing, jet skiing, and swimming. Off the lake, visitors can camp, picnic, and enjoy the numerous hiking trails in the park. As with many Ohio lakes, Indian Lake is faced with managing excessive aquatic vegetation. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), along with their partners, have been making significant progress in improving the lake. Management techniques include mechanical and chemical treatments, lake condition monitoring, and maintenance dredging. To learn more, please visit the Indian Lake Aquatic Vegetation Management Page.

NALMS: FLOOD & DROUGHT, FIRE & ICE: MANAGING LAKES UNDER CHANGING CLIMATES
November 5-8, 2024 at South Lake Tahoe, California/Nevada.
For more information on this event, please visit the NALMS website.

 LAKES APPRECIATION MONTH
JULY is Lakes Appreciation Month, an effort started by the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) to promote the value of clean lakes and reservoirs. Help make Lakes Appreciation Month a success by planning local lake events in your area. Some ideas include organizing a shoreline cleanup, developing an educational self-guide lake tour, or organizing a hike/biking event with a focus on your lake. More ideas can be found here.