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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 and algae. www.apms.org
JS1 Aquatic Plant Management Society, Inc. Vision Statement: Be the leading international organization for scientific information on aquatic plant and algae management. www.apms.org
Slide 3 JS1 Jeffrey Schardt, 8/24/2017
Aquatic Plant Management Society, Inc. Mission Statement: Provide a forum for the discovery and dissemination of scientific information that advances aquatic plant and algae management policy and practice.. 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
2017 Strategic Planning – 4 Goals • #1 Develop and adhere to a comprehensive financial management plan that aligns with the APMS mission. • #2 Design and implement a broad marketing and outreach plan. • #3 Increase APMS membership and annual meeting participation. • #4 Enhance the society’s sustainability by sponsoring student initiatives and stimulating increased job opportunities in the field. www.apms.org
APMS 2017 • 290 members • 36 states • 9 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 – June 30 2017 • 2-Year emergency reserve $120,000 • Student Initiatives ~$140,862 • Research grants • Education & outreach • Students at annual meeting • Operating funds ~$220,522 • Total $481,385 www.apms.org
APMS 2017 Annual Meeting - July 16-19 Hilton Ocean Walk Village - Daytona Beach, FL 190 Delegates 69 Presentations 37 Guests - 13 Poster - 19 Student www.apms.org
Events at Annual Meeting President’s Reception Poster Presentation/Reception Guest Tour Awards Banquet www.apms.org
Fund Raisers for Education Initiatives Duck Race Bag Toss Silent Auction Raffle Total: $6,359 www.apms.org
Student Presenter Initiatives • Waive registration • Hotel accommodations • Presentation competition with cash awards (1 st -3 rd place) • Student Luncheon • Post-conference student tour • Students elect Student Director to BOD Andrew Howell (NCSU – 2017-2018) 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 2018 / 2019 Special Grant 2 Year - $60,000 Joint Funding - $10,000 ea. APMS / NEAPMS / MAPMS Lonza / SePRO / UPI Evaluation of Management Options for Nitellopsis obtusa (Starry Stonewort) in the US John Rodgers – Tyler Geer Clemson University www.apms
APMS Awards for 2017 2 Honorary Memberships (23) • 10 year APMS Member • Retired from major field • Significant contributions to APMS / aquatic plant control • Joe Joyce - University of Florida 41-year APMS Member Charter Member & Honorary Member of FAPMS FAPMS President 1981 - APMS President 1991 7 years APMS BOD USACE - Operational management UF - Director, Center for Aquatic & Invasive Plants www.apms.org
APMS Awards for 2017 • Jeffrey Schardt - FL Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission 40-years aquatic plant management Honorary FAPMS Member - President in 2000 APMS President 2006 14 years APMS BOD - Secretary for past 8 years Coordinated FL APC Program 1988-2015 6 years Invasive Species Advisory Committee www.apms.org
APMS Awards for 2017 President’s Award • Jason Ferrell - University of Florida Gainesville, FL APMS Member since 2012 Director - UF Center for Aquatic & Invasive Plants Current APMS Editor Assemble Associate Editors – Expedite JAPM Edit Research Methods Compendium Publication www.apms.org
APMS Awards for 2017 Outstanding Graduate Student Alyssa Calomeni - Clemson University Clemson, SC www.apms.org
APMS Awards for 2017 Outstanding Research / Technical Contribution Ryan Thum - Montana State University, Bozeman, MT www.apms.org
APMS Awards for 2017 Outstanding Journal Article: Justin Nawrocki, Rob Richardson and Steve Hoyle - North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC Monoecious hydrilla tuber dynamics following various management regimes on four North Carolina reservoirs. (J. Aquat. Plant Manage. 54:1-11) www.apms.org
APMS Awards for 2017 Outstanding International Contribution: Dr. John Clayton - National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research, Hamilton, New Zealand www.apms.org
APMS Awards for 2017 Max McCowen Friendship Award: David Isaacs - Aquatic Control, Inc., Seymour, IN www.apms.org
APMS Awards for 2017 T. Wayne Miller Distinguished Service Award: Tommy Bowen - Duke Energy Carolinas, Huntersville, NC www.apms.org
APMS Awards for 2017 Student Oral Presentation: 1 st Place - Erika Haug North Carolina State Univ., Raleigh, NC www.apms.org
APMS Awards for 2017 Student Oral Presentation 2 nd Place - Ciera Kinley Clemson University, Clemson, SC 3 rd Place - Tyler Geer Clemson University, Clemson, SC www.apms.org
APMS Awards for 2017 Student Poster Presentation: 1 st Place - Mirella Ortiz Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO www.apms.org
APMS Awards for 2017 Student Poster Presentation 2 nd Place - Andrew Howell North Carolina State Univ. Raleigh, NC 3 rd Place - Kara Foley North Carolina State Univ., Raleigh, NC www.apms.org
Post Conference Student Tour Lake Toho, Kissimmee FL: 20,000-ac reservoir Multiple use Invasive / endangered spp. www.apms.org
APMS Membership • $95 / year - Individual* • $20 / year - Student • $500 / year - Sustaining** • 2 Journal issues / year • 4 Aquatics magazine issues / year • 3 Newsletters • Social Media * 20% to GSRG **50% to GSRG 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 interactive/online • 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 2018 – Buffalo, NY Hyatt Regency Buffalo July 15-18, 2018 2019 – San Diego, CA 2020 – San Antonio, TX www.apms.org www.apms.org
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