Indiana Lakes Management Society upcoming events

From DNR Data to the Dock: Making Indiana Lake Information Accessible to Everyone (10 Nov 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The Indiana DNR and its fisheries biologists have built an outstanding record of Indiana's lakes, covering everything from depth and fish surveys to public access sites. Lake professionals know where to find this information, but many people who spend the most time on Indiana lakes—including casual anglers, paddlers and families planning a day on the water—rarely see it. In this webinar, Jay Goklani of Indiana Lake Depths shares how that public information has been brought together on a free website. Each lake features an interactive 3D depth map alongside its access sites and amenities, fish survey results and a Paddling Index for canoes and kayaks. The site also offers tools for identifying invasive species and data for conservationists, such as non-native species records and aquatic vegetation estimates. Jay will discuss how lake associations can use resources like these to engage members and visitors in lake stewardship. The session ends with an open discussion, and feedback from ILMS members will help decide the site's next focus.

38th Annual Conference (2027) - Sponsors & Exhibitors (24 Mar 2027)

Wed, 24 Mar 2027 13:00:00 GMT

Thank you for sponsoring the 38th annual Indiana Lakes Management Society Annual Conference! Your support allows us to bring lake association members, government agency representatives, academics, and lake management professionals together to share their knowledge, experiences, and resources regarding the many lakes in Indiana. Please also consider renewing your membership when you register.

Sponsorship levels and their associated benefits are listed to the left. All levels except for "Brook" include one complimentary conference registration and an exhibitor space in the main room. Exhibitor set‐up will occur from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 23rd. Each exhibitor will be provided with a 6‐foot table (or similarly sized area for floor displays) and electricity is available upon request.

The conference opens Wednesday morning with a plenary speaker and offers two tracks of presentations throughout the day. Past presentation topics have included lake management case studies, aquatic plant identification, water quality data for the state, and panel discussions of water-related legislation. (Click here to see last year's schedule.) Conference registration includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner on Wednesday plus breakfast on Thursday.

Please note that hotel rooms must be reserved directly with Potawatomi Inn online or by calling 877-LODGES-1.

Have questions? Please contact sponsorship coordinator Jacob Bannister at jacob.bannister@davey.com.

38th Annual (2027) Indiana Lakes Management Conference - Attendee (24 Mar 2027)

Wed, 24 Mar 2027 13:00:00 GMT

Join us March 24-25, 2027 for our annual conference! This is a great opportunity to meet with lake enthusiasts and water professionals from around the state. The conference opens with a plenary speaker Wednesday morning and offers two tracks of presentations throughout the day. We will have our annual awards banquet Wednesday evening and the conference will continue Thursday morning, wrapping up at noon. Last year's agenda can be viewed here with presentation topics including lake management case studies, harmful algal bloom mitigation, zebra mussels, fundraising for lake associations, water quality monitoring, and more! Registration includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner on Wednesday plus breakfast on Thursday.

Please note that anyone registering after March 5 is not guaranteed a printed copy of the conference program. Also, hotel rooms must be reserved directly with Potawatomi Inn either online or by calling 877-LODGES-1.

Would your organization be interested in sponsoring the conference? Please visit our Sponsors & Exhibitors page to learn how to register as a sponsor.