About this journal

Aims and scope

Lake and Reservoir Management (LRM)

publishes original, previously unpublished studies relevant to lake and reservoir management. Papers address the management of lakes and reservoirs, their watersheds and tributaries, along with the limnology and ecology needed for sound management of these systems. Case studies that advance the science of lake management or confirm important management concepts are appropriate as long as there is clearly described management significance. Papers on economic, social, regulatory and policy aspects of lake management are also welcome with appropriate supporting data and management implications. Literature syntheses and papers developing a conceptual foundation of lake and watershed ecology will be considered for publication, but there needs to be clear emphasis on management implications. Modeling papers will be considered where the model is properly verified but it is also highly preferable that management based on the model has been taken and results have been documented. Application of known models to yet another system without a clear advance in resultant management are unlikely to be accepted. Shorter notes that convey important early results of long-term studies or provide data relating to causative agents or management approaches that warrant further study are acceptable even if the story is not yet complete. All submissions are subject to peer review to assure relevance and reliability for management application. All submissions should strictly follow the guidance to authors for content and format. Typical areas of study addressed in

LRM

papers include:

  • Assessment of lake resources, uses, and threats within the context of management needs and/or efforts
  • Monitoring methods or programs and their implications for management
  • Ecology and management of invasive plant or animal species
  • Ecology and management of algae, especially harmful algae blooms
  • Fishery management, especially within the context of lake and reservoir rehabilitation
  • Evaluation of in-lake management approaches and impacts
  • Evaluation of watershed-based management approaches and impacts
  • Modeling of aquatic systems where the model results have been used in management decisions and preferably applications
  • Social and economic dimensions of lake management

LRM addresses scientific, economic, social regulatory, and programmatic aspects of water resource management. LRM functions as a record of advances in lake management and a resource for lake managers, researchers and policy makers. Papers must demonstrate relevance to lake management, integrate findings with current knowledge, apply sound study design and data analysis, and convey an important message clearly and concisely.

If you have any questions or concerns about Lake and Reservoir Management, please email the Editors-in-Chief Andrew Paterson and Andrea Smith at [email protected].

Journal metrics

Usage

  • 135K annual downloads/views

Citation metrics

  • 1.1 (2023) Impact Factor
  • 1.8 (2023) 5 year IF
  • 3.3 (2023) CiteScore (Scopus)
  • Q2 CiteScore Best Quartile
  • 0.579 (2023) SNIP
  • 0.440 (2023) SJR

Speed/acceptance

  • 56 days avg. from submission to first decision
  • 61 days avg. from submission to first post-review decision
  • 60 days avg. from acceptance to online publication
  • 34% acceptance rate

Editorial board

Editor-in-Chief

Tom James - South Florida Water Management District, West Palm Beach, FL, USA

[email protected]

Associate Editors

Jesse Anderson - Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Duluth, MN, USA 
Marc Beutel - University of California, Merced, Merced, CA, USA
Tracey A. Boyer - University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, USA
John-Mark Davies - Water Security Agency, Saskatoon, Canada
Victoria Chraibi -  Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX, USA
Andrew R. Dzialowski - Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, USA
Brie Edwards - Laurentian University, Sudbury, ON, Canada
Brian Ginn - Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
Imad Hannoun - Water Quality Solutions Inc., McGarheysville, VA, USA
Mark Hoyer - University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
Jennifer Korosi - York University, Toronto, ON, Canada
Miquel Lürling - Wageningen University, Wageningen, Netherlands
James Martin - Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, USA
Daniel McEwen - Limnopro Aquatic Sciences Inc., St. Cloud, MN, USA
Barry Moore - Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA
Andrew Patterson -  Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Francis Pick - University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Ellen P. Preece - Robertson-Bryan, Inc., Elk Grove, CA, USA
Euan D. Reavie - University of Minnesota Duluth, Duluth, MN, USA
Aaron Schad - US Army Corps of Engineers, San Antonio, TX, USA
Amy P. Smagula - New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, Concord, NH, USA
Andrea Smith -  Hutchinson Environmental Sciences Ltd., Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada
Al Sosiak - Sosiak Environmental Services, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Dana Bigham Stephens - Northwest Florida State College, Niceville, FL, USA
Todd Tietjen - Southern Nevada Water Authority, Las Vegas, NV, USA
Frank M. Wilhlem - University of Idaho, Moscow, ID, USA

Open access

Lake and Reservoir Management is a hybrid open access journal that is part of our Open Select publishing program, giving you the option to publish open access. Publishing open access means that your article will be free to access online immediately on publication, increasing the visibility, readership, and impact of your research.

Why choose open access?

  1. Increase the discoverability and readership of your article
  2. Make an impact and reach new readers, not just those with easy access to a research library
  3. Freely share your work with anyone, anywhere
  4. Comply with funding mandates and meet the requirements of your institution, employer or funder
  5. Rigorous peer review for every open access article

Article Publishing Charges (APC)

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