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Since 1998, this national initiative founded by the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) has encouraged communities to get outside, engage with their local waterbodies, and take action to protect them. This year, we’re sharing four simple and meaningful ways to celebrate. If you're a lake regular or you're just starting to dip your toes into lake stewardship, you'll find something valuable here! 1. Get to Know Your Lake There’s no better way to appreciate your local lake than by exploring it up close. Take a morning paddle, enjoy a peaceful shoreline walk, or head out with a fishing rod and a friend. Lakes offer the perfect setting for adventure, reflection, and connection with nature. Whether it’s your first visit or your hundredth, there’s always something new to discover and appreciate at your local lake. And thanks to digital tools, exploration doesn’t stop at the water’s edge. For example, in Pennsylvania, the Bucks County Conservation District, in collaboration with Bucks County Planning Commission and Princeton Hydro, recently launched an interactive ArcGIS StoryMap showcasing the Lake Luxembourg watershed and Conservation Pool Restoration Project. This interactive tool lets you experience the lake’s ecology in a whole new way. Take a deeper dive—without getting your feet wet—and check out the StoryMap here. 2. Join the Secchi Dip-In Join lake lovers across North America for the annual Secchi Dip-In, a citizen science event where volunteers collect water clarity data using a simple Secchi disk. This collective initiative helps monitor lake health over time and contributes valuable data to local lake managers and the broader scientific community. Getting involved is simple—grab a Secchi disk, take a turbidity reading, and submit your data online using the Secchi Dip-in database. Need guidance on how to use a Secchi disk? Check out our instructional video for a step-by-step walkthrough: [embed]https://youtu.be/cj7YEctvqRQ?si=jgI-d4SjNXillUr_[/embed] While you're on the water, keep an eye out for harmful algal blooms (HABs). You can report potential blooms using the bloomWatch app, a helpful tool that connects citizen scientists with local environmental officials. Click here to learn more about identifying, monitoring and reporting HABs. 3. Create and Share Lake-Inspired Content Get creative and let your appreciation for lakes shine. Try your hand at Lakes Appreciation Month Bingo, make a short video, write a lakeside haiku, or paint a scene from your favorite shoreline. When you express your love for lakes through art, you can also inspire others to connect with and care for their local lakes. You can also participate in the NALMS “Show Your Lakes Appreciation” Challenge. While you’re out enjoying your favorite lake, snap a #lakeselfie, capture a scenic sunset, or photograph your pet mid-paddle. Post your photo on your favorite social media platform with the hashtag #LakesAppreciation and include the name of the lake in your caption for a chance to win prizes and be featured online. The contest runs all month long! Here's a winning entry from last year—a joyful shot of “Jo Jo the dog kayaking on Lake Michigan.” 4. Take Action and Give Back Looking to make a tangible impact? Volunteer for a local lake cleanup, support your watershed association, or become a lake steward helping to monitor your lake's water quality, remove invasive species, and more! Even taking small actions in your own backyard, like reducing fertilizer use or installing a rain garden, can make a big difference for water quality. Princeton Hydro has had the privilege of partnering with lake associations, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations across the country on a wide range of lake restoration and stewardship efforts. These partnerships show what’s possible when communities come together to invest in their lakes. Read about our recent collaboration with Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia. Whether you’re picking up trash, attending a public meeting, or just learning more about lake science, your involvement matters. [gallery link="none" ids="17707,15300,12891"] Lakes are vital ecosystems and treasured community assets. Let’s use this month to celebrate them, protect them, and remind others just how important they are! To explore more ways to get involved this Lakes Appreciation Month, visit NALMS.org. To learn more about how Princeton Hydro manages and monitors lakes, click here. [post_title] => Celebrate Lakes Appreciation Month: 4 Ways to Show Your Love for Lakes [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => celebrate-lakes-appreciation-month-4-ways-to-show-your-love-for-lakes [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2026-03-03 14:59:50 [post_modified_gmt] => 2026-03-03 14:59:50 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://princetonhydro.com/?p=17700 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [1] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 1667 [post_author] => 3 [post_date] => 2018-03-30 15:23:10 [post_date_gmt] => 2018-03-30 15:23:10 [post_content] => The Delaware Riverkeeper Network hosted its annual Watershed Congress event, which is focused on bringing environmental enthusiasts together in an effort to advance the best available information and techniques for protecting and restoring watersheds. The one-day conference combines science, policy, and practical applications into one program that consists of an engaging keynote discussion, exhibits, poster sessions and 21 concurrent presentations covering a broad range of watershed topics. Princeton Hydro gave two presentations during the event: Ecology/Management of Cyanotoxin Producing Blue-Green Algae in the Schuylkill River Dr. Fred Lubnow, Director of Aquatic Programs, presented on the basic ecology of nuisance blue-green algae and how to monitor, manage and prevent cyanotoxins particularly in potable water supplies. As identified in the Schuylkill River Watershed Source Water Protection Plan, approximately 1.5 million people depend on the Schuylkill River watershed as a source of potable water. Elevated nutrient (nitrogen and phosphorus) loading can stimulate the growth of nuisance algal blooms in the river, and higher phosphorus concentrations can cause blue-green algae blooms (also known as cyanobacteria). Cyanobacteria produce cyanotoxins, which can cause serious health implications for humans, pets and livestock. Drinking water contaminated by very high cyanotoxin concentrations can actually be lethal. Fred’s presentation covered the ecology and management of blue-green algae in a riverine ecosystem in order to prevent the potential impacts of cyanotoxins on potable supplies of water. He provided management actions within the context of USEPA's recommended drinking water health advisories for select cyanotoxins. Participants also received general recommendations on what they can do to minimize their contribution to potential cyanotoxin-producing blue-green algal blooms in the Schuylkill River. Click here to download a complete copy of Fred's presentation! If it’s a BMP, Will it Protect Water Quality? Michele Adams of Meliora Design and Princeton Hydro's Senior Project Manager, Dr. Clay Emerson, PE, CFM, taught an interactive presentation and group discussion on stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) and issues. The presentation covered a variety of stormwater management topics and techniques, including the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Interim Final BMP 6.4.11 Draft Slow Release Concept, which allows for slow release when infiltration is not feasible. They also discussed evolving standards for bioretention/rain garden soils, the lack of requirements for construction oversight, inspection of stormwater BMPs, and the challenges of long-term stormwater BMP maintenance and performance. Stormwater management has evolved from its peak-flow based infancy into a more comprehensive approach that addresses volume and water quality in addition to peak flow rate. The number of built examples of different types of stormwater management and green infrastructure has greatly increased in Pennsylvania. However, experience suggests that under the current state of practice, many stormwater management designs are not able to meet the goal of water quality protection. The main goal of the session was to provide participants with the information they need to understand and ask the right questions in order to protect their watersheds as development occurs. About the Watershed Congress The Watershed Congress advances the best available information and techniques for protecting and restoring watersheds. The focus on networking across disciplines means that the Congress melds science, policy and practical applications into one program. Every year, a growing and changing group of individuals attends to gain new knowledge, acquire tools, and practice techniques that will allow them to take active roles in the stewardship of their natural resources. View selected presentations from previous Watershed Congresses. [gallery columns="2" link="file" ids="1671,1675,1673,1668"] … [post_title] => 2018 Watershed Congress Synopsis [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => watershed-congress-2018 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2025-02-10 19:10:58 [post_modified_gmt] => 2025-02-10 19:10:58 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://www.princetonhydro.com/blog/?p=1667 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [2] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 419 [post_author] => 3 [post_date] => 2016-03-21 18:29:57 [post_date_gmt] => 2016-03-21 18:29:57 [post_content] => Spring is Here! What better time to "spring" into water conservation?!
Each July, we take time to reflect on the beauty, value, and importance of lakes during Lakes Appreciation Month. Since 1998, this national initiative founded by the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) has encouraged communities to get outside, engage with their local waterbodies, and take action to protect them.
This year, we’re sharing four simple and meaningful ways to celebrate. If you're a lake regular or you're just starting to dip your toes into lake stewardship, you'll find something valuable here!
There’s no better way to appreciate your local lake than by exploring it up close. Take a morning paddle, enjoy a peaceful shoreline walk, or head out with a fishing rod and a friend. Lakes offer the perfect setting for adventure, reflection, and connection with nature. Whether it’s your first visit or your hundredth, there’s always something new to discover and appreciate at your local lake.
And thanks to digital tools, exploration doesn’t stop at the water’s edge. For example, in Pennsylvania, the Bucks County Conservation District, in collaboration with Bucks County Planning Commission and Princeton Hydro, recently launched an interactive ArcGIS StoryMap showcasing the Lake Luxembourg watershed and Conservation Pool Restoration Project. This interactive tool lets you experience the lake’s ecology in a whole new way. Take a deeper dive—without getting your feet wet—and check out the StoryMap here.
Join lake lovers across North America for the annual Secchi Dip-In, a citizen science event where volunteers collect water clarity data using a simple Secchi disk. This collective initiative helps monitor lake health over time and contributes valuable data to local lake managers and the broader scientific community.
Getting involved is simple—grab a Secchi disk, take a turbidity reading, and submit your data online using the Secchi Dip-in database. Need guidance on how to use a Secchi disk? Check out our instructional video for a step-by-step walkthrough:
Get creative and let your appreciation for lakes shine. Try your hand at Lakes Appreciation Month Bingo, make a short video, write a lakeside haiku, or paint a scene from your favorite shoreline. When you express your love for lakes through art, you can also inspire others to connect with and care for their local lakes.
You can also participate in the NALMS “Show Your Lakes Appreciation” Challenge. While you’re out enjoying your favorite lake, snap a #lakeselfie, capture a scenic sunset, or photograph your pet mid-paddle. Post your photo on your favorite social media platform with the hashtag #LakesAppreciation and include the name of the lake in your caption for a chance to win prizes and be featured online. The contest runs all month long!
Here's a winning entry from last year—a joyful shot of “Jo Jo the dog kayaking on Lake Michigan.”
Looking to make a tangible impact? Volunteer for a local lake cleanup, support your watershed association, or become a lake steward helping to monitor your lake's water quality, remove invasive species, and more! Even taking small actions in your own backyard, like reducing fertilizer use or installing a rain garden, can make a big difference for water quality.
Princeton Hydro has had the privilege of partnering with lake associations, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations across the country on a wide range of lake restoration and stewardship efforts. These partnerships show what’s possible when communities come together to invest in their lakes. Read about our recent collaboration with Smith Mountain Lake in Virginia.
Whether you’re picking up trash, attending a public meeting, or just learning more about lake science, your involvement matters.
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