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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
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
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
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
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 representing the entire spectrum of aquatic plant management, including scientists, regulators, operators… www.apms.org
APMS 2016 • 295 members • 36 states • 11 countries • Representation • researchers • agency managers • industry representatives • businesses www.apms.org
Aquatic Plant Management Society, Inc. • Focus on research / national issues Seven Regional APMS Chapters • Focus on operations / local issues - Florida (1976) - Western (1981) - MidSouth (1979) - Texas (1989) - South Carolina ( 1979) - Northeast (1999) - Midwest (1980) www.apms.org
Aquatic Plant Management Society, Inc . Financial Assets - July 2016 • 2-Year emergency reserve $180,000 • Student Initiatives ~$180,000 • Research grants • Education & outreach • Students at annual meeting • Operating funds ~$132,000 www.apms.org
APMS 2016 Annual Meeting July 17-20, 2016 Amway Grand Plaza Hotel Grand Rapids, Michigan 172 Registered 63 Presentations (9 Poster) 21 Student Presentations www.apms.org
Events at Annual Meeting President’s Reception Student Meet-&-Greet Guest Tour Awards Banquet www.apms.org
Student Presenter Initiatives • Waive registration • Hotel accommodations • Textbook of choice • Presentation competition with cash awards (1 st -3 rd place) • Student Meet-&-Greet Reception • Student Luncheon • Students elect Student Director to BOD • Post-conference student tour www.apms.org
Student Presenters at Annual Meeting www.apms.org
APMS Graduate Student Research Grant Funding: ~ ½ APMS / ½ Regional Chapters (Members / Sponsors) Awarded ~every two years Award: $40,000 / two-year Grant 9 awarded since 1999 $374,000 total www.apms.org
APMS Graduate Student Research Grant 2017 / 2018 Christopher R. Mudge / Bradley T. Sartain Louisiana State University Exploring Alternative Giant Salvinia (Salvinia molesta D.S. Mitchell) Management Strategies www.apms.org
APMS Awards for 2016 Honorary Membership (21) • 10 year APMS Member • Retired from major field • Significant contributions to APMS / aquatic plant control • Jim Schmidt - Applied Biochemists / Lonza 47-year APMS Member APMS Board for 7 years - Director 1992-1995 APMS President 2001 Long-time APMS Bylaws Committee Chair Charter member and President of AERF Author guides and manuals for algae and aquatic plant management www.apms.org
APMS Awards for 2016 President’s Award • John Madsen • USDA/ARS - Davis, CA • APMS Member since 1988 • Current APMS President • Mike Netherland • USACE/UF - Gainesville, FL • APMS Member since 1996 • APMS President - 2014 Lengthy records of publication Outstanding careers in aquatic plant control research Translate research to managers & public www.apms.org
APMS Awards for 2016 Outstanding Graduate Student Kyla Iwinski - Clemson University Clemson, SC www.apms.org
APMS Awards for 2016 Outstanding Research / Technical Contribution John Rodgers - Clemson University, Clemson, SC www.apms.org
APMS Awards for 2016 Outstanding Journal Article: Greg Bugbee, M. Gibbons, and M.J. Wells Efficacy of Single and Consecutive Early-season Diquat Treatments on Curlyleaf Pondweed and Associated Aquatic Macrophytes: A Case Study. (Journal of Aquatic Plant Management 53:170-178) www.apms.org
APMS Awards for 2016 Outstanding International Contribution: Paul Champion - National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research, Hamilton, New Zealand www.apms.org
APMS Awards for 2016 Max McCowen Friendship Award: Kenneth Manuel - Duke Energy Carolinas, Huntersville, NC www.apms.org
APMS Awards for 2016 T. Wayne Miller Distinguished Service Award: Craig Aguillard - Winfield, Ville Platte, LA www.apms.org
APMS Awards for 2016 Student Oral Presentation: 1 st Place - Erika Haug North Carolina State University www.apms.org
APMS Awards for 2016 Student Oral Presentation (tie): 2 nd Place - Tyler Geer Clemson University 2 nd Place - Kyla Iwinski Clemson University www.apms.org
APMS Awards for 2016 Student Oral Presentation: 3 rd Place - Afsari Banu University of Florida www.apms.org
APMS Awards for 2016 Student Poster Presentation: 1 st Place - Sasha Soto Texas Tech University www.apms.org
APMS Awards for 2016 Student Poster Presentation: 2 nd Place - Patrick Goodwin State University of New York, Oneonta www.apms.org
APMS Membership • $75 / year - Individual • $20 / year - Student • $500 / year - Sustaining • 2 Journal issues / year • 4 Aquatics magazine issues / year • 3 Newsletters • Social Media www.apms.org
Membership Resources / Initiatives • White Papers • Manager’s Definition of Aquatic Plant Control • Herbicide Resistance Management • Benefits of Controlling Nuisance Aquatic Plants & Algae • Education / Outreach • Understanding Invasive Weeds booklet • Poster / membership brochures • Sponsor FL Plant Camp - national invasives curricula • Sponsor regional teacher initiatives - NC, SC, AL, TN • Sponsor BASS Conservation Awards www.apms.org
Upcoming Annual Meetings 2017 - Daytona Beach, FL July 16-19, 2017 Hilton Daytona Beach 2018 - Buffalo, NY 2019 - San Diego, CA www.apms.org
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