Summer Waterways and Signs of Recovery A Message from Our Leader: Thermodynamics and Biology Summer Brings Recreation and Harmful Algal Blooms Native Plants Return as Lagoon Recovers Ross River Harvester Continues to Deliver Results Upcoming Conferences Aquatic Plant Management Society 66th Annual Conference Indiana Water Summit 9th Annual Summit Read More
Wetlands, Weeds, and Waterways A Message from Our Leader: Bidirectional Harvester Seat Hydrilla and Water Hyacinth Impact Fishing Communities More Questions About Milfoil Herbicides Invasive Carp Continue to Cause Problems Wetlands Matter for Migratory Birds Upcoming Conferences Maine Lakes Annual Conference Northwest Wisconsin Lake Conference Aquatic Plant Management Society 66th Annual Conference Read More
Floods, Debris, and Waterway Response A Message from Our Leader: Happy Retirement Gary Storms Are Sending More Debris Into Waterways Our Dependence on Plastic Is Showing The Future of Waterway Maintenance Still Needs People Upcoming Conferences New York State Federation of Lake Associations 44th Annual Conference Maine Lakes Annual Conference Aquarius Systems Aquatic Weed Harvesting
Clean Water Starts With Everyday Actions A Message from Our Leader: Earth Day Aquatic Plants Keep Water Healthy Aquatic Plants Help Filter Water Are All Invasive Species Bad? Earth Day Starts with Clean Water Upcoming Conferences Wisconsin Lakes & Rivers Annual Convention Michigan Lakes & Streams Association 65th Annual Conference New York State Federation of
Protecting Water Starts With Science A Message from Our Leader: Challenges and Solutions are Evolving World Water Day PFAS Found in Private Wells When “Safe” Studies Are Retracted From Streets to Streams Upcoming Conferences Virginia Lakes & Watershed Association Annual Conference Western Aquatic Plant Management Society 44th Annual Conference Indiana Lakes Management Society 37th Annual
Ponds, Farms, and Rivers All Connected A Message from Our Leader: Better Data & Smarter Tools to Restore Waterways Small Northern Ponds and Winter Water Health Farmers Help Protect Indiana Water Quality River Heat Waves Upcoming Conferences Midwest Aquatic Plant Management Society 46th Annual Conference Clean Rivers, Clean Lake 21st Annual Conference Illinois Lake Management
Starting 2026 with Healthier Waterways A Message from Our Leader: Small, Consistent Changes can Improve Water Quality Better Choices for Cleaner Waterways How Lake Washington Improved Its Water Upcoming Conferences Midwest Aquatic Plant Management Society 46th Annual Conference Clean Rivers, Clean Lake 21st Annual Conference Illinois Lake Management Association Annual Conference Pennsylvania Lake Management Society
Eurasian watermilfoil is one of the most widespread and challenging aquatic invasive plants found in lakes and waterways across North America. This submerged aquatic plant grows rapidly, forming dense underwater stands and thick surface canopies that can interfere with boating, fishing, swimming, and other recreational activities. In many water bodies, invasive milfoil can also outcompete
Did you know some animals, like apes, use plants for healing? Humans have long observed these behaviors in the wild and adapted them into medicine. It is just one example of how connected plants, animals, and people really are. A healthy plant animal human chain can make the world a better, healthier place. But as