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Society of Lake Management Professionals

To foster an appreciation for and enhance the management of ponds and lakes, managed by for profit companies.

A society specifically for lake management professionals, originated, organized and run by lake management professionals. SLMP Mission Statement:
To foster an appreciation for and enhance the management of ponds and lakes, managed by for profit companies, with particular concern for the aesthetic and recreational uses and stewardship of such waters. Using tools such as innovation, education, repre

sentation, accreditation, and standardization of best management practices. Advocate wise stewardship of privately owned water, promote and recruit fishing opportunities in private water environments, and protect our environment.

06/01/2026

SLMP is excited for Tuesday’s first ever regional workshop in Butler PA. Just look at our classroom! Our focus will be on building ponds better, improving habitats and fisheries. One last day to register! Lakeprofessionals.org/field-workshops

05/18/2026

Win a Texas Hunter Products Fish Feeder!
🚜 Two weeks out from the SLMP Regional Field Workshop in Butler, PA — and this is shaping up to be a great day in the field.

Pond construction.
Soils.
Habitat.
Fisheries.
Real-world discussion with professionals who actually build and manage ponds.

PLUS — thanks to Texas Hunter, one lucky attendee will win a Texas Hunter fish feeder.

📍 Butler, Pennsylvania
📅 June 2

No ballrooms. No formal dinner.
Just professionals building ponds better.

⚠️ Attendance is limited.

Registration details in the comments.

05/12/2026

As expectations rise and costs increase, aeration systems are under more pressure than ever.
Too often, issues come down to:
❌ Undersized systems
❌ Poor design
❌ Limited flexibility
❌ Equipment that fails under summer stress
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And because Aqua Elite products are only available through full-service lake management providers, you’re not competing with big box or online retailers.
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👉 Learn more: https://aquaeliteproducts.com/about/

05/07/2026

You’ve heard it right from the pro’s mouth! Grab one of the few remaining spots in the Pond Workshop before it’s too late! Details below…

05/01/2026

Want to save $50? It’s your lucky day! The SLMP Pond Construction Field Workshop speedy bird, nope, not early bird, speedy bird rates are available until May 5. Only a few spots remain. Want to learn how to build better ponds, grow bigger fish & learn from the best in the business? Register before time (and spots) run out!!! Details and Registration link in the comments.

04/16/2026

Your personal invitation from SLMP Board Member Gregory Lee Grimes to join us at our first regional pond workshop. Details in the comments. See you there!

04/11/2026

Here’s your personal invitation from Greg Grimes! Join SLMP to learn from the pros how to build better ponds for your clients. Link in the comments

04/10/2026

We’ve got a great group of companies supporting the upcoming SLMP Regional Field Workshop in Butler, PA on June 2

👇
👏 Phil Hay & Sons Excavating
👏 AquaElite/Outdoor Water Solutions
👏 Airmax
👏 Groff Tractor
👏 The Big Switch
👏 SiteOne Landscape Supply
👏 Keystone Construction & Mining Equipment

These are the folks out there doing the work—construction, equipment, aeration, habitat, and everything in between.

They’re helping make this a true in-the-field workshop, not a sit-in-a-chair kind of event.

If you’re attending, you’ll have the chance to connect with them, see equipment, and talk through real-world pond and lake projects.
We appreciate their support of SLMP and the industry.

📍 Butler, PA
📅 June 2
⚠️ Attendance is limited
👉 Details & registration in the comments

03/31/2026

At Algae Armor, we're focused on long-term pond and lake health, not short-term fixes. Our biologically inert treatment works beneath the surface by targeting the root cause of
water quality issues: excess nutrients, especially phosphorus.

From HOA lakes and stormwater ponds to restoration sites and recreational waters,
Algae Armor is designed to be part of a thoughtful management strategy.

What sets Algae Armor apart?

• Targets nutrient overload at the source
• Supports long-term management strategies
• Safe for aquatic environments when used as directed
• Minimal disruption
• Scalable for multiple system types
• Mineral-Based

If you're planning ahead or facing recurring nutrient challenges, we're here to help you
build a sustainable plan.

We are a proud sponsor of the Society of Lake Management Professionals!

Visit us at AlgaeArmor.com
Contact [email protected] to learn more!
Follow us on LinkedIn

02/13/2026

FREE BUSINESS WEBINAR: How and When to Use Marketing Research
FEBRUARY 23 2026 | MONDAY
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM EASTERN
4:30 PM - 9:00 PM CENTRAL

Small business owners tend to under-utilize marketing research as they develop their products and strategies. This is often due to a lack of understanding of when research should be performed and what types of research to employ. This webinar will review the techniques available and provide examples of when to use each one.

This webinar will cover the following:

The different types of primary and secondary research.
The different types of qualitative and quantitative research.
When to use focus groups and other interview techniques.
When to perform quantitative surveys.
How to determine the sample size and sample weighting for surveys.
The different types of survey questions and how to write them.
A review of some of the largest marketing research contract firms.

REGISTER NOW! https://score.tfaforms.net/112?EventID=a10Vt00000DqoNp

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