Join us for the 34th Annual Conference ONLINE (again)!
October 20-22, 2021
“It Takes a Village”
The WALPA board decided to go virtual for another year. The conference committee is working to finalize the program. Please reach email info@walpa.org with any questions.
Conference Registration is OPEN!
This year’s theme, “It Takes a Village,” was chosen to highlight collaborative efforts to understand, protect, and restore our lakes.
Successful Lake Management & Feasibility of Alum to Improve Water Quality: 10 AM – 12 PM (2 hours)
This workshop will be focused on nutrient management, with specific topics to include -successful approaches to lake management, impacts of phosphorus on water quality, determining external vs. internal phosphorus sources and cost-effect solutions.
Aquatic Invasive Species: 1 – 5 PM (4 hours)
This workshop will be a hands-on exercise designed to help participants learn how to identify aquatic invasive plant and animal species. Participants will work with specimens to identify the distinguishing characteristics.
Thursday Social Event in Gather
The best part of WALPA is meeting new friends in lake research, outreach, management and other lake-adjacent pursuits. We missed that connection last year, but would like you to join us this year in a virtual social space called Gather. We can’t offer you beer tickets, but click on the link below for some WALPA themed cocktail and mocktail options – bring your “Green Lake” or your “Blue Lagoon” and join us in the Gather space Thursday, October 21 at 4:45 PM after the WALPA business meeting.
Gather Instructions_WALPA
WALPA DIY drinks menu
WALPA is excited to host another virtual conference in 2021. We understand, however, that some may experience limitations to attend due to financial constraints. If you would like to attend the 2021 WALPA conference but are experience financial hardships, please reach out to WALPA President-Elect, Jen Oden (jen.oden@snoco.org), for potential assistance.
