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Aquatic Plant Management Society, Inc.

Aquatic Plant Management Society, Inc. Aquatic Plant Management Society, Inc. An international organization of scientists, educators, students, commercial pesticide applicators, administrators, and concerned individuals interested in the management and study of aquatic plants. www.apms.org.

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Aquatic Plant Management Society, Inc.

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  1. Aquatic Plant Management Society, Inc.

  2. Aquatic Plant Management Society, Inc. An international organization of scientists, educators, students, commercial pesticide applicators, administrators, and concerned individuals interested in the management and study of aquatic plants. www.apms.org

  3. Aquatic Plant Management Society, Inc. Mission Statement: Promote environmental stewardship through scientific innovation and development of technology related to integrated plant management in aquatic and riparian systems. www.apms.org

  4. APMS History - 1960s • Incorporated in 1961 • Hyacinth Control Society, Inc. • focus on Florida & SE / water hyacinth • Forum to exchange ideas • management problems • operational experiences • research needs • Annual Meeting / Journal www.apms.org

  5. APMS History - 1970s • Increased focus beyond management • plant physiology • control methods • organizational strategies • Increased focus beyond hyacinth • hydrilla • Eurasian watermilfoil • Changed name to APMS in 1976 www.apms.org

  6. APMS Core Values • Provide platform for the exchange of science and technology • Promote sustainable aquatic and riparian plant management through science • Support and encourage sustained student involvement and education • A membership that represents the entire spectrum of aquatic plant management, including scientists, regulators, operators, etc. www.apms.org

  7. APMS in 2015 • 301 members • 37 states • 14 countries • Representation • researchers • government administrators • industry representatives • businesses www.apms.org

  8. Aquatic Plant Management Society, Inc. • Focus on research / national issues • Focus on operations / local issues - Florida (1976) - Western (1981) - MidSouth (1979) - Texas (1989) - South Carolina (1979) - Northeast (1999) - Midwest (1980) Seven Regional Chapters www.apms.org

  9. Aquatic Plant Management Society, Inc. Financial Assets - July 2015 • 2-Year emergency reserve $180,000 • Student Initiatives $214,433 • Research grants • Education & outreach • Students at annual meeting • Operating funds $143,673 www.apms.org

  10. APMS 2015 Annual Meeting July 12-15, 2015 Hilton Oceanfront Myrtle Beach South Carolina 220 Registered 50 Presentations (11 Poster) 13 Student Presentations www.apms.org

  11. Student Presenter Initiatives • Waive registration • Hotel accommodations • Text book of choice • Presentation Cash awards (1-3 place) • Student Luncheon • Students elect Student Director • Post-conference student tour www.apms.org

  12. APMS Graduate Student Research Grant Funding ~ ½ APMS / ½ Regional Chapters (Members / Sponsors) $40,000 / two-year Grant 8 awarded since 1999 $334,000 total www.apms.org

  13. APMS Graduate Student Research Grant Funding ~ ½ APMS / ½ Regional Chapters $40,000 / two years 2015 / 2016 Scott Nissen - Colorado State Exploring the Physiological Basis of 2,4-D Tolerance in Northern Watermilfoil x Eurasian Watermilfoil Hybrids www.apms.org

  14. APMS Graduate Student Research Grant Sufficient Funding in APMS Treasury 100% APMS Funded 2016 / 2017 Rob Richardson - NCSU Aspects of Monoecious Hydrilla Physiology and Response to Herbicide Combination Treatments www.apms.org

  15. APMS Awards for 2015 Honorary Membership (19) • 10 year APMS Member • Retired from major field • Significant contributions to APMS and aquatic plant control • Dr. David F. Spencer - USDA - Davis, CA • 31-year APMS Member • Numerous publications on ecology & management • APMS President 1998-1999 www.apms.org

  16. APMS Awards for 2015 President’s Award • Greg MacDonald - UFL - Gainesville, FL • APMS Member since 1990 • Extensive research & publications - grasses • APMS President 2009-2010 • Linda Nelson - USACE - Vicksburg, MS • APMS Member since 1991 • Research and administration • APMS President 2010-2011 www.apms.org

  17. APMS Awards for 2015 Outstanding Graduate Student • Erika Haug - NCSU - Raleigh, NC Outstanding Journal Article • Mike Netherland/LeeAnn Glomski - USACE Outstanding Research / Technical Contribution • John Rodgers - Clemson, SC www.apms.org

  18. APMS Awards for 2015 Max McCowen Friendship Award • Steve Howell - NCSU - Raleigh, NC T. Wayne Miller Distinguished Service • Jeff Schardt - Thomasville, GA www.apms.org

  19. Membership • $75 / year ( $20 student) • $500 Sustaining Member • 2 Journal issues / year • 4 Aquatics magazine issues • 3 Newsletters • Social Media www.apms.org

  20. Membership Resources • White Papers • Managers definition of aquatic plant control • Herbicide resistance management • Education / Outreach materials • Understanding Invasive Weeds booklet • Poster / membership brochures • Sponsor FL Plant Camp for teachers • Sponsor Regional Lakeville - NC, SC, AL www.apms.org

  21. Upcoming Meetings 2016 - Grand Rapids, MI 2017 - Daytona Beach, FL 2018 - Buffalo, NY www.apms.org

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