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Colorado Lake and Reservoir Management Association Colorado Lake and Reservoir Management Association P.O. Box 9504 Denver, CO 80209 P.O. Box 9504 Denver, CO 80209 www.clrma.org www.clrma.org CLARION A Publication of the Colorado Lake and Reservoir Management Association President’s Dock Cizen Science. You've probably heard the phrase - it's popping up every- where, across many scienfic fields, including water quality management. But what does it mean? Is it a real thing? And more to the point for stewards of our lakes and reservoirs, is it a good thing? If you took part in the NALMS Secchi Dip-In like I did in July, then you are a Cizen Scienst! You have contributed to a long-standing Cizen Science pro- gram that gives us tremendously valuable informaon about the general quality of many of our water bodies. For some lakes, this may be the only source of water quality data that has ever been collected. You can read more about the Secchi Dip-In here: www.secchidipin.org. Another example of Cizen Science at work is the Picture Posts program. People take photos at specific locaons where posts are set up with angles set for taking the pictures. People upload their photos to a common database. Because the pictures are taken at the same angles repeatedly at the same locaon, the pictures accumulate and build a compelling and valuable visual history. Applying this to Reservoir manage- ment here in Colorado, Steve Lundt has installed a picture post at Barr Lake. Visitors are now helping to document this area's wildlife, water levels, vegetaon, and more. Check out the Barr Lake picture post page here: hps://picturepost.unh.edu/post.jsp?postId=1295#picset=21118&orientaon=S Does Cizen Science have a place in a more tradional water quality monitoring program? Colorado River Watch says it does. River Watch focuses primarily on streams, but quite a bit of lake and reservoir water quality data in Colorado has been generated from the program too. Working with volunteer stewards to monitor water quality, the program delivers high quality data to public data repositories and at the same me educates cizens and informs decision makers about the condion of Colorado’s waters. It's been doing this since the early 1990s! You can read more about the River Watch program here: hp://coloradoriverwatch.org Turns out, Cizen Science isn't such a new thing aſter all...we just finally came up with a cool name for it. Here are some links to learn more about how Cizen Science is helping us manage our water resources in Colorado. hp://www.posndependent.com/news/local/cizen-sciensts-connect-with-local-rivers/ hp://www.lfvc.org/colorado-river-watch.html hps://www.midcowatershed.org/cizen-science-water-quality-monitoring/hp:// www.denverpost.com/2013/04/06/cizen-sciensts-stretch-their-wings-and-research-dollars/ Kelly Close, CLRMA President
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Colorado Lake and Reservoir Management AssociationColorado Lake and Reservoir Management Association
P.O. Box 9504 Denver, CO 80209P.O. Box 9504 Denver, CO 80209
www.clrma.org www.clrma.org
CLARION A Publication of the Colorado Lake and Reservoir Management Association
President’s Dock
Citizen Science. You've probably heard the phrase - it's popping up every-where, across many scientific fields, including water quality management. But what does it mean? Is it a real thing? And more to the point for stewards of our lakes and reservoirs, is it a good thing? If you took part in the NALMS Secchi Dip-In like I did in July, then you are a Citizen Scientist! You have contributed to a long-standing Citizen Science pro-gram that gives us tremendously valuable information about the general quality of many of our water bodies. For some lakes, this may be the only source of water quality data that has ever been collected. You can read more about the Secchi Dip-In here: www.secchidipin.org.
Another example of Citizen Science at work is the Picture Posts program. People take photos at specific locations where posts are set up with angles set for taking the pictures. People upload their photos to a common database. Because the pictures are taken at the same angles repeatedly at the same location, the pictures accumulate and build a compelling and valuable visual history. Applying this to Reservoir manage-ment here in Colorado, Steve Lundt has installed a picture post at Barr Lake. Visitors are now helping to document this area's wildlife, water levels, vegetation, and more. Check out the Barr Lake picture post page here: https://picturepost.unh.edu/post.jsp?postId=1295#picset=21118&orientation=S
Does Citizen Science have a place in a more traditional water quality monitoring program? Colorado River Watch says it does. River Watch focuses primarily on streams, but quite a bit of lake and reservoir water quality data in Colorado has been generated from the program too. Working with volunteer stewards to monitor water quality, the program delivers high quality data to public data repositories and at the same time educates citizens and informs decision makers about the condition of Colorado’s waters. It's been doing this since the early 1990s! You can read more about the River Watch program here: http://coloradoriverwatch.org Turns out, Citizen Science isn't such a new thing after all...we just finally came up with a cool name for it. Here are some links to learn more about how Citizen Science is helping us manage our water resources in Colorado.
http://www.postindependent.com/news/local/citizen-scientists-connect-with-local-rivers/
http://www.lfvc.org/colorado-river-watch.html
https://www.midcowatershed.org/citizen-science-water-quality-monitoring/http://www.denverpost.com/2013/04/06/citizen-scientists-stretch-their-wings-and-research-dollars/
Kelly Close, CLRMA President
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Monitoring finds Evidence of Quagga Mussel Larvae in Green Mountain
Reservoir
State and federal officials have confirmed the presence
of invasive quagga mussel larvae in Green Mountain
Reservoir located in Summit County along Hwy 9 be-
tween Silverthorne and Kremmling.
On Aug. 18, as part of a state and federal initiative to
monitor aquatic nuisance species in the state, special-
ists with the Bureau of Reclamation first confirmed the
presence of the veligers, initially through microscopic
analysis followed by DNA testing. An independent
laboratory contracted by Colorado Parks and Wildlife
confirmed Reclamation's findings. It is unknown if the
veligers were dead or alive at the time of detection.
CPW immediately increased monitoring of the reservoir for all life stages of quagga mussels. Through a partnership
with the Denver Aquarium, CPW’s volunteer ANS scientific scuba dive team surveyed the reservoir last Friday and
did not find any evidence of invasive mussels. No adult zebra or quagga mussels have ever been found in Green
Mountain Reservoir or anywhere in the state of Colorado, although eight different reservoirs in Colorado have been
temporarily suspect or positive for mussel veligers since 2008.
"Although this is very troubling, it's important to keep in mind that the reservoir is not considered infested, a designa-
tion given only to bodies of water that have extensive and reproducing adult populations," said Elizabeth Brown, inva-
sive species coordinator for CPW. "At this point, Green Mountain Reservoir is only considered 'suspect,' not positive.
A body of water can be considered 'positive' only after a second independent specimen collection is obtained and the
genetics confirmed by two independent laboratories, which has not yet occurred."
The watercraft inspection and decontamination station at Green Mountain Reservoir is operated by the Heeney Marina
and funded by a partnership between CPW and the U.S.Forest Service. The station has now begun implementing con-
tainment protocols which means that every boat has to be inspected when exiting the reservoir and will be issued a seal
and blue receipt. If a boater leaving Green Mountain Reservoir intends to launch in a different water body, their boat
must be decontaminated before launching by a certified professional.
Cooperation with Colorado’s mandatory inspection and decontamination program has proven successful to stop the
movement of harmful invasive species, such as quagga mussels, into new waters. Public awareness and participation is
the best weapon in the prevention of invasive species. Invasive mussels severely endanger our water supply for drink-
ing water, hydropower, agriculture, recreation and natural resources.
Boaters are reminded to take the simple precaution of making sure that they clean, drain, and dry their boat every time
they go boating. Due to financial constraints the state does not have additional inspectors that can be sent to assist with
boat inspections at Green Mountain. Going into a holiday weekend state and federal officials are asking for the pub-
lic’s help to prevent invasive species.
The State of Colorado requires boats to be professionally inspected if:
a boat has been in any body of water that is positive, or suspect for ANS
a boat has been in any body of water outside of Colorado
a boat will be entering any water body where inspections are required
For more information about zebra and quagga mussels, visit: http://cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/Pages/ISP-ANS.aspx.
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Like CLRMA on Facebook!
Why wait for monthly updates or the quarterly newsletter to find out what is going on around Colorado’s lakes and Reservoirs?
CLRMA has a facebook page that is regularly updated with posts from the board of directors as well as CLRMA members and
volunteer monitors
You can peruse photos of lake-related weekend adventures, find news stories on Colorado’s aquatic environment and find out
about lake related projects CLRMA members are involved in.
Or better yet, share your photos and experiences or let everyone know about your most recent lake management endeavors.
You can get to the CLRMA page by searching Colorado Lake and Reservoir Management Association, @CLRMA or using this
link: www.facebook.com/clrma/
First Ever Outdoor Adventure Expo at Cherry Creek Reservoir
Colorado Parks and Wildlife will hold the inaugural Outdoor Adventure
Expo at Cherry Creek State Park the weekend of September 23-24,
2017. New adventures begin here with three separate recreation areas
(Outdoor, Shooting, and Water) which offer archery, biking, fishing,
OHV rides, paddleboarding, rock climbing, sailing, shooting and more!
Have you ever admired the floating line of a fly fisherman standing in a
crystal creek? Longed to be the happy hiker scaling new heights? How
about the ardent archer hitting his mark? Have you wished to be the
peaceful paddleboarder as she glides across a lucid lake? Or the ethical
omnivore hunting her own game?
If any of these quintessential Colorado pursuits have ever given you pause, then you, my friend should join Colorado
Parks and Wildlife at its first-ever Outdoor Adventure Expo! New adventures begin here, at Cherry Creek State Park
the weekend of September 23-24, 2017, featuring super fun outdoor recreation areas, where you can sample all that the
outdoors has to offer. All ages are welcome. Bring yourself! Bring a friend. Bring your friend’s friend. Bring someone
you would like to be your friend! Or bring the whole family!
To find out more go to this website: cpwoutdooradventure.com
CLRMA Host Committee Thanks You
A great team of CLRMA members have been spending long hours working on every aspect of putting on the NALMS
Symposium. Jean Marie Boyer and Steve Lundt (Host Committee Co-chairs) want to give thanks to everyone who has
helped out.
This conference is going to be a great success before it has even started. The Fundraising and Exhibitors committees
have raised over $40,000 for the conference and have filled up all the exhibitor spots.
From finding volunteers to figuring out the program, CLRMA has done a great job taking on the challenge to host a
successful Symposium.
CLRMA thanks you for all that you have done and hopes that all members will attend the conference to enjoy the
experience.
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Sign Up for the NALMS Symposium by September 15th and get a Discount
Don’t wait until the end to register for the conference. Many of the great field
trips and special events are close to filling up. The early bird registration is the
best deal and that ends September 15th.
There will be over 30 vendors from across North America along with over 180
presenters. This is a great opportunity to network and meet experts in the field
of lake and reservoir management.
You can register for just one day or sign up for just a workshop or field trip. This is a great opportunity for
Coloradoans to attend the NALMS Symposium without having to pay for airfare and hotel. Just come by
and learn about lakes. If you volunteer, you can also receive a 25% discount on your registration.
In Need of a Freshwater Taxonomist for Algae and Zooplankton? (CLRMA does not endorse or support any one company. CLRMA provides links and resources to the membership.)
There is a new taxonomy company out of St. Cloud, MN. Many times, lake managers are looking for people to count and identify
lake algae and zooplankton. Here is the information in case you need it:
Dr. Daniel McEwen
Limnopro Aquatic Science, Inc.
Owner/President
Email: [email protected]
Web Page: www.limnopro.com
Discover for yourself the Limnopro Advantage!
Certified Lake Professional (North American Lake Management Society)
Certified Aquatic Invasive Species Detector (Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center)
Licensed Mechanical Harvester (Minnesota)
15 Years’ Lake and Wetland Work Experience
Published Author of Numerous Lake and Wetland Research Articles
Former Biology Professor (2008-2016) at Minnesota State University Moorhead
Advanced Training in Plant Identification, Geographic Information Systems, Mathematical and Statistical Analyses, and Research
Project Design.
CLRMA at Coors Field - September 29th
Join CLRMA for fan appreciation night at Coors Field when the Rockies take on the Dodgers, September
29th at 6:10 PM.
In addition to the game, CLRMA will hold it’s annual awards ceremony
This isn’t just any game, after it’s over, some fans including CLRMA’s group will be escorted down onto the
field to watch the fireworks show.
Tickets are in the leftfield pavilion and are $26 each.
Please contact Steve Lundt ([email protected]) to get your tickets
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Website Worth Checking Out
https://www.johnfielder.com/
John Fielder will be one of two plenary speakers to kick off the 37th annual NALMS Symposium. John took
part in the 1991 symposium when it was last in Denver. He is also leading a 16 person nature photography
workshop on Monday, November 6th. You will be able to purchase his latest book during the conference.
John has inspired many people to get outside and to go find a beautiful lake in the mountains. This website
is a great place to see some of his work. Enjoy the lake images.
NALMS Symposium Sponsors and Exhibitors
Thank you to everyone that has sponsored the NALMS Symposium. If you attend the Symposium, make
sure you stop by their booth or give thanks to someone there that represents these groups.
Sponsors
Abraxis, Inc.
Aquarius Systems
Barr/Milton Watershed Association
Bear Creek Reservoir Association
City of Boulder
City of Thornton
City of Westminster
Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority
CLRMA
Colorado Dept. of Public Health and Environment
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Denver Water
DiNatale Water Consultants
Freese and Nichols, Inc.
GEI Consultants, Inc.
HAB Aquatic Solutions
Hydros Consulting
In-Situ, Inc.
Mach III
Metro Wastewater Reclamation District
Northeast Aquatic Research
Northern Water
Phycotech, Inc.
SOLitude Lake Management
Vic Lucero
Water Resource Services
Wenck Associates, Inc.
White and Jankowski
Wilson Water Group
YSI, Inc.
Exhibitors
Abraxis Inc
Aqua Sierra, Inc.
Aquarius Systems
AWQMS
Benthica
BioSafe Systems
Dredge America, Inc.
EarthTec
Ecosystem Consulting Service, Inc.
Eureka Water Probes
Fluid Imaging Technologies
HAB Aquatic Solutions
In-Situ
Kasco Marine
KISTERS North America
OTT Hydromet & Sutron
PhycoTech, Inc.
Premier Materials Technology, Inc.
Princeton Hydro, LLC
SePRO Corporation
SolarBee/GridBee (Medora Corp.)
SOLitude Lake Management
Taylor & Francis Group
Turner Designs
Vertex Water Features
Wenck Associates, Inc.
YSI, A Xylem Brand
Colorado Lake and Reservoir Management Association
2016 CLRMA Board of Directors
P.O. Box 9504, Denver, CO 80209
www.clrma.org
Title Name Email
President Kelly Close [email protected]
President - Elect Kelly DiNatale [email protected]
Past President Cindy Brady [email protected]
Secretary Paul Tedesco [email protected]
Treasurer Laurie Rink [email protected]
Director at Large Steve Lundt [email protected]
Director Craig Wolf [email protected]
Director Kelly Cline [email protected]
Director Al Polonsky [email protected]
West Slope Director Mike Eytel [email protected]
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