Sponsor Information
Rutgers, NJAES, Office of Continuing Professional Education
https://cpe.rutgers.edu/environmental/lake-management
Location
online
Contact Information
amy smith
848-932-7764
ys1048@njaes.rutgers.edu
Public Health Core Competency Domain Information
N/A
Credits and Continuing Education Units
Public Health CE#22219: 12.75 hour(s)
Description
If you want your lake and watershed management efforts to be successful, you need a technically sound foundation. This course will give you the training you need to properly investigate and diagnose lake quality problems and to develop and implement cost-effective restoration measures.
Throughout the course, you will learn how to evaluate, protect, manage, and restore your pond, lake, or reservoir. You will receive detailed instructions, including numerous case-study examples, of commonly implemented lake and pond restoration and management techniques. The interactive nature of the course will provide attendees with the opportunity to discuss the specific issues and problems impacting the condition of their waterbody, whether that be a small pond, large lake, drinking water reservoir, or fishing lake.
Featured Topics
Overview of Ecology of Lakes, Ponds, and Reservoirs
How to Design and Get the Most Out of a Water Quality Monitoring Program
Implementation of a Lake Restoration Plan
Identification of Invasive Aquatic Weeds and Nuisance Algae
Harmful Algae Blooms: Identifying, Preventing, and Mitigating HABs
IPM Strategies: Proper Selection and Use of Algaecide and Herbicides
IPM Approach to the Integration of Pesticide Alternative Physical, Mechanical, Biological Techniques in the Control and Management of Algae and Aquatic Weeds
Design and Implementation of a Dredging Project
Aeration System Alternatives
Floating Wetland Islands
Selection and Application of Nutrient Inactivants (Alum PACl and PhosLock)
Aquascaping Your Shoreline to Increase Resiliency, Habitat Quality, and Aesthetics
Maximizing Your Recreational Fishery
Management Strategies for Controlling Canada Geese
Learner Objectives
Upon completion of the course, attendees will be able to evaluate small ponds and lakes and diagnose existing or potential future water quality issues. Following analysis, they will also be able to develop and implement cost-effective restoration measures to maintain water quality and/or restore quality to an acceptable level.
Who Should Attend?
Whether you are a lake manager or a lake resident, an ecologist or an engineer, this course is for you! Past participants have included:
Commercial Pesticide Applicators
Environmental Consultants
Environmental Engineers
Environmental Geologists
Farm Supervisors
Grounds Supervisors
Lake Managers
Park Directors
Project Managers
Public Works Directors
Water Plant Operators
Throughout the course, you will learn how to evaluate, protect, manage, and restore your pond, lake, or reservoir. You will receive detailed instructions, including numerous case-study examples, of commonly implemented lake and pond restoration and management techniques. The interactive nature of the course will provide attendees with the opportunity to discuss the specific issues and problems impacting the condition of their waterbody, whether that be a small pond, large lake, drinking water reservoir, or fishing lake.
Featured Topics
Overview of Ecology of Lakes, Ponds, and Reservoirs
How to Design and Get the Most Out of a Water Quality Monitoring Program
Implementation of a Lake Restoration Plan
Identification of Invasive Aquatic Weeds and Nuisance Algae
Harmful Algae Blooms: Identifying, Preventing, and Mitigating HABs
IPM Strategies: Proper Selection and Use of Algaecide and Herbicides
IPM Approach to the Integration of Pesticide Alternative Physical, Mechanical, Biological Techniques in the Control and Management of Algae and Aquatic Weeds
Design and Implementation of a Dredging Project
Aeration System Alternatives
Floating Wetland Islands
Selection and Application of Nutrient Inactivants (Alum PACl and PhosLock)
Aquascaping Your Shoreline to Increase Resiliency, Habitat Quality, and Aesthetics
Maximizing Your Recreational Fishery
Management Strategies for Controlling Canada Geese
Learner Objectives
Upon completion of the course, attendees will be able to evaluate small ponds and lakes and diagnose existing or potential future water quality issues. Following analysis, they will also be able to develop and implement cost-effective restoration measures to maintain water quality and/or restore quality to an acceptable level.
Who Should Attend?
Whether you are a lake manager or a lake resident, an ecologist or an engineer, this course is for you! Past participants have included:
Commercial Pesticide Applicators
Environmental Consultants
Environmental Engineers
Environmental Geologists
Farm Supervisors
Grounds Supervisors
Lake Managers
Park Directors
Project Managers
Public Works Directors
Water Plant Operators
Agenda / Additional Information
Registration Fee: $725 per person
Early Bird Discount Fee: $650 per person (expires October 29, 2025)
Registration Closes: November 11, 2025
Early Bird Discount Fee: $650 per person (expires October 29, 2025)
Registration Closes: November 11, 2025
Presenters
Stephen Souza
Target Audience(s)
Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS)
Course Fee
$725.00