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Causes: Environment
Mission: TO FORGE PARTNERSHIPS AMONG CITIZENS, SCIENTISTS, AND PROFESSIONALS TO FOSTER THE MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION OF LAKES AND RESERVOIRS FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW
Programs: The society coordinates various conferences to provide an opportunity for members and others to meet and exchange views on topics related to the management and protection of lakes and reservoirs. In 2014, approximately 500 people attended the society's international symposium. In addition, the society facilitated the biennial national monitoring conference on behalf of the national water quality monitoring council. Approximately 650 people attended this conference. The society coordinates various conferences to provide an opportunity for members and others to meet and exchange views on topics related to the management and protection of lakes and reservoirs. In 2014, approximately 500 people attended the society's international symposium. In addition, the society facilitated the biennial national monitoring conference on behalf of the national water quality monitoring council. Approximately 650 people attended this conference.
the society produces a quarterly magazine and a scientific journal as well as other publications for distribution and sale to members and others with an interest in lake, reservoir, and watershed quality issues. Approximately 9,000 publications are distributed annually.
the society sponsors, cosponsors, and/or organizes a number of scientific, management, education, outreach, and advocacy programs, including lakes appreciation month.