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CALMS is soliciting abstracts for oral presentations to be given on October 2, 2025, during our annual conference. We encourage submissions related to any aspect of lake and reservoir management: limnology, invasive species control, dams, recreation, public engagement, and more.

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General Presentation Information

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We will prioritize oral presentations that describe completed or well-advanced studies with lab and/or field data, highlight future challenges, and advance lake management methods. 

CALMS will provide PCs and projectors for presentations. Presentation computers may not have internet access or sound output available. Presentations will generally be allotted 20-30 minutes, including time for questions.

All presenters of accepted abstracts must register for the symposium before September 1. CALMS does not endorse specific products or services. Thus, any presentation must include disclosure(s) of any and all relevant relationship(s) with: for-profit corporations, commercial products, and trade names.​

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General Abstract Information

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• Abstracts are due before July 1. 

• We accept abstracts only via the CALMS website. Abstracts must include the following information, as specified.

  • Title: Summarize accurately the subject of the presentation.

  • Lead author: Provide name, affiliations, and contact information of the lead author.

  • Co-authors: Provide names and affiliations of co-authors.

  • Abstract: State the purpose, significant findings, and main implications of the work. Avoid statements like “Results will be presented“ and “Implications will be discussed.” Limit to 250 words. 

  • Disclosures: Identify any and all relationship(s) of the author’s and co-authors’ work to be presented with any for-profit corporations, commercial products, or trade-names.

 

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