Women of Aquatics

??Happy International Women’s Day?? HERE’S TO STRONG WOMEN: MAY WE KNOW THEM. MAY WE BE THEM. MAY WE RAISE THEM.

Happening this afternoon at 4pm EST! Come join us & learn more about how to get involved with #womenofaquatics To register email us [email protected]

??Mark your calendars for February's Women of Aquatics monthly webinar?? Next Tuesday night (2/18), 4pm EST LEARN HOW TO GET MORE INVOLVED WITH WOA! This call is open to all that are interested in learning more about our membership, mentorship program, and committees! ?? ?? ?? All are welcome and encouraged to come visit with us To register email [email protected] #womenofaquatics #monthlywebinar #professionaldevelopment #joinus #learnmore #getinvolved #letsgo!

Today seems like an appropriate day to welcome another BUCKEYE to the Women of Aquatics Board of Directors! McKenna Cimperman is our newest Director, and we are excited to welcome her to our leadership team! Raised in Westerville, OH, McKenna's lifelong passion for the outdoors began with her active involvement in sports such as baseball, rowing, and rugby. Her love for nature and exploration ultimately guided her career path in natural resources. McKenna is a proud Buckeye, having earned her Bachelor of Science degree from The Ohio State University, majoring in Fisheries, Forestry, and Wildlife. Since 2021, she has been an Aquatic Field Technician with The Lake Doctors, where she excels in fostering strong relationships with clients, coworkers, and stakeholders while delivering exceptional customer service in managing waterways. Her dedication to educating others, and her expertise in native aquatic plants and wildlife, and passion for advancing women in our discipline make her a valuable addition to our leadership team. Outside of her professional endeavors, McKenna enjoys camping, traveling, and spending quality time with her fiancé, Jake, and their beloved pets. Welcome aboard, McKenna!

We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome Jaime Fullerton to our Board of Directors! Jaime works as the Fisheries Division Manager and Fisheries Biologist for Foster Lake & Pond Management out of Clayton, North Carolina. From an early age, Jaime fell in love with the natural world around her, spending much of her time fishing, camping, hiking, and riding horses. Falling in love with the outdoors made her career choice an easy one. Jaime attended Lenoir-Rhyne University as a collegiate swimmer and graduated in 2020 with her B.S in Environmental Science and Policy. That same year, she began pursuing her master’s degree through Clemson University, and began working as an intern for Foster Lake in 2022, while working two other part time jobs. In May 2023, she graduated with her M.S in Fisheries and Wildlife Resources and began working full-time with Foster Lake as an aquatic specialist. Since then, she has moved into a Fisheries Division Manager role. Jaime finds great satisfaction by working with her team to help clients across North and South Carolina achieve their dream fisheries, whether it be trophy largemouth bass management or recreational fisheries management. Additionally, she focuses heavily on water quality and vegetation management to create healthy and thriving ecosystems. Born and raised in North Carolina, she is a Carolina girl at heart. In her free time, she enjoys training and competing in powerlifting, spending time with her fiancé, Trey, and their cat, Finn, reading, collecting vinyl, fishing, hunting, and camping/hiking across the country. She has big goals to visit all 50 states and 63 national parks. Jaime recently joined Women of Aquatics in 2024 and finds great joy in culturing connections with other women in the industry. She is passionate about creating an exciting and welcoming environment for the future generation of women in our field. She is excited to take her passion for educating the world on lake and water management to the next level, and we are so happy to be by her side as she does it! Welcome to the leadership team, Jaime!

Join us in giving a huge shoutout to our newest Lake Level Sponsor, Natural Lake Biosciences, for their generous $1,000 commitment to empowering women in the aquatics field! Based out of the University of Wisconsin Research Park in Madison, Natural Lake Biosciences is a global leader in manufacturing biological products for lake and pond management, specializing in innovative products that treat surface water and wastewater. Thank you for believing in our mission and supporting the advancement of women in the aquatics industry! Together, we're creating a ripple effect of positive change! ???? #WomenOfAquatics #NaturalLakeBiosciences #EmpowerWomen #LakeManagement #Sustainability #PondManagement #Biologicals

Our first workshop of the year is here! Reset & Refocus with Women of Aquatics ?????? Tune into our interactive workshop the evening of January 16th! January is the month to get ready for the year ahead and making it our best one yet. Prepare to learn new skills, set powerful goals, and get creative ??♀? To register email [email protected] #womenofaquatics #workshop #webinar #refocus #reset #goalsetting

Thank you to Vertex Aquatic Solutions for their stream level sponsorship! Your support is instrumental in advancing our efforts to attract, retain, and advance women in the aquatics field! Vertex Aquatic Solutions designs and manufactures the highest quality pond and lake products including aquatic aeration, fountain, and bubble curtains. Their team of aquatic scientists and engineers work together to deliver environmentally sound solutions to the most difficult pond and lake issues. To ensure you get the best results we offer our network of dealers high-level consulting on optimal oxygenation and lake management. Superior materials, advanced engineering and attention to detail ensure our pond and lake products are built for rugged dependability. #VertexAquaticSolutions #WomenOfAquatics #sponsorship #ThankYou

A big thank you to our Stream Level Sponsor, SOLitude Lake Management, for their generous $500 contribution! Everyone wants a beautiful lake and achieving clean water is hard, which is why SOLitude Lake Management uses science-backed solutions to take care of algae, weeds, shoreline erosion, and other water quality issues so clients can avoid the frustrations and have more time to enjoy their water. SOLitude is a nationwide environmental firm with local offices throughout the country, and partners with commercial, residential, and municipal clients. Services include water quality testing and restoration, algae and pond weed control, installation and maintenance of fountains and aeration systems, shoreline erosion control, muck and sediment removal, wetland management, and fisheries management. #SOLitudeLakeManagement #WomenOfAquatics #Gratitude #Sponsorship

Meet our Midwest Regional Student Director for Women of Aquatics, Madeline Hetland! We are thrilled to have Madeline on our board of directors. Currently, she’s an undergraduate at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, studying Water Resources and Aquatic Science, bringing knowledge and enthusiasm to our organization. Madeline’s involvement on campus includes membership in the American Water Resources Association and the Women in Natural Resources student organizations. Additionally, she serves as the Extension Outreach Coordinator for the Ichthyology and Aquarium Science Society, where she actively volunteers in maintaining a diverse fish collection. With hands-on experience in the AIS program at her local county's Land and Water Conservation Department, she has conducted water quality assessments, surveys, and educational outreach in the community. Madeline’s passion for aquatic ecosystems is complemented by her love of nature; whether it's exploring the shores of Lake Superior or tending to her many houseplants in a custom greenhouse cabinet, she finds joy in all things water and conservation. We're excited to have her as part of our team and look forward to the impact she will make in empowering women in the aquatics field! #WomenOfAquatics #StudentDirector #AquaticScience #EnvironmentalStewardship