Workshops
PLEON conducts free workshops focusing on lake ecology and management. Workshops feature scientists working at the forefront of lake ecology and facilitate interactions and collaborations among lake scientists, landowners, and the public. Workshops cover topics such as basic lake ecology, sampling methods and equipment, as well as common management challenges in the Poconos.
Workshops are held at Lacawac Sanctuary and are free of charge.
Have an idea for a workshop topic? We would love to hear from you! Contact Beth Norman (beth.norman@lacawac.org)
Workshops are held at Lacawac Sanctuary and are free of charge.
Have an idea for a workshop topic? We would love to hear from you! Contact Beth Norman (beth.norman@lacawac.org)
2020 PLEON Workshop Series
PLEON is continuing to serve Pocono lake communities during the COVID-19 pandemic by providing virtual workshops. We will resume our in-person workshops when it is safe to do so.
Pocono Lakes and a Changing Climate
Saturday, July 25, 2020
10:30 AM
This workshop was held virtually using Zoom. Access a recording of the workshop below.
Presented by Dr. Craig Williamson, Ohio Eminent Scholar of Ecosystem Ecology, Miami University
How are Pocono lakes responding to climate change?
Climate change is the most pressing environmental challenge of our time. Lake ecosystems are and will continue to be impacted by the changing temperature and precipitation regimens caused by climate change.
Join PLEON for a conversation with Dr. Craig Williamson, the co-chair of the Aquatic Ecosystems Working Group within the United Nations Environment Programme Environmental Effects Assessment Panel on how lakes in the Pocono region are responding to the myriad of impacts caused by climate change.
Dr. Williamson has been studying Pocono lakes for over 30 years and is a founding member of PLEON.
Saturday, July 25, 2020
10:30 AM
This workshop was held virtually using Zoom. Access a recording of the workshop below.
Presented by Dr. Craig Williamson, Ohio Eminent Scholar of Ecosystem Ecology, Miami University
How are Pocono lakes responding to climate change?
Climate change is the most pressing environmental challenge of our time. Lake ecosystems are and will continue to be impacted by the changing temperature and precipitation regimens caused by climate change.
Join PLEON for a conversation with Dr. Craig Williamson, the co-chair of the Aquatic Ecosystems Working Group within the United Nations Environment Programme Environmental Effects Assessment Panel on how lakes in the Pocono region are responding to the myriad of impacts caused by climate change.
Dr. Williamson has been studying Pocono lakes for over 30 years and is a founding member of PLEON.
Harmful Algae in the Poconos
Saturday, June 6
10:30 AM
This workshop was held virtually using Zoom. Access a recording of the workshop and additional HABs resources by clicking the "Workshop Materials" button below.
Presented by Lauren Knose, Miami University of Ohio and Beth Norman, Lacawac Sanctuary
Heard about harmful algae in the news and want to learn more?
Wonder if they are in your lake or how to test for HABs?
Join us for a conversation about harmful algal blooms (HABs) with Lauren Knose, a scientist from Miami University, and Beth Norman, Director of PLEON. We will discuss:
Saturday, June 6
10:30 AM
This workshop was held virtually using Zoom. Access a recording of the workshop and additional HABs resources by clicking the "Workshop Materials" button below.
Presented by Lauren Knose, Miami University of Ohio and Beth Norman, Lacawac Sanctuary
Heard about harmful algae in the news and want to learn more?
Wonder if they are in your lake or how to test for HABs?
Join us for a conversation about harmful algal blooms (HABs) with Lauren Knose, a scientist from Miami University, and Beth Norman, Director of PLEON. We will discuss:
- Why blooms form and which algae are harmful
- Challenges and best practices for detecting blooms and algal toxins
- Results of a survey for harmful algae in Pocono lakes
- How PLEON can help to identify blooms in your lake
Ecology of Aquatic Plants
Saturday June 20
10:00 am
This workshop was held virtually using Zoom. Access a recording of the workshop, instructions on how to survey the aquatic plants in your lake, and additional aquatic plant identification resources by clicking the "Workshop Materials" button below.
Presented by Elizabeth Carroll, Holy Family University
Ever wonder about the plants growing in your lake?
Do you think they may be invasive species?
Join us for a conversation about aquatic plants with Dr. Elizabeth Carroll, a professor from Holy Family University specializing in aquatic plant ecology and identification. We will discuss:
Saturday June 20
10:00 am
This workshop was held virtually using Zoom. Access a recording of the workshop, instructions on how to survey the aquatic plants in your lake, and additional aquatic plant identification resources by clicking the "Workshop Materials" button below.
Presented by Elizabeth Carroll, Holy Family University
Ever wonder about the plants growing in your lake?
Do you think they may be invasive species?
Join us for a conversation about aquatic plants with Dr. Elizabeth Carroll, a professor from Holy Family University specializing in aquatic plant ecology and identification. We will discuss:
- What makes aquatic plants unique
- The role of aquatic plants in lake ecosystems
- How to identify common native and invasive aquatic plants
- How you can survey your own lake for invasive species
