The Pennsylvania Lake Management Society (PALMS) is a non-profit, citizens’ group formed to promote understanding and comprehensive management of lakes and reservoirs and their watersheds. PALMS was created in 1989 as a chapter of the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS).

PALMS is recognized as a statewide leading authority with respect to lake and watershed management and restoration. PALMS is probably best known for its highly successful lake and watershed conferences. These conferences are held annually in the fall. In addition, PALMS routinely sponsors and participates in regional workshops throughout the Commonwealth. Recently, PALMS has accepted the responsibility of serving as the state’s clearinghouse for lake-related information.

For more information, go to the PALMS Mission link to learn about our mission and primary objectives. To learn how to become a member and the benefits of being a PALMS member, please go to the Membership Information link.

Grant Request Form for Lake Related Issues
The Pennsylvania Lake Management Society (PALMS), with funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, is pleased to be able to offer assistance to landowners, non-profits, and municipalities to address lake-related issues of critically eroded shorelines, excess nutrient loading, and aquatic invasive species that degrade the quality of lakes in the Commonwealth. Through this program, we are offering a limited number of grants on a competitive basis of up to $24,000.00 to correct identified lake problems. Visit the What' New page to download the Grant Request form.

Thank you for visiting our website and your interest in PALMS!