The 2024 FAPMS Conference has been rescheduled for December 9 - 12!

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Florida Aquatic Plant Management Society (FAPMS)

The vision of FAPMS is to be a leading resource for promoting excellence in the stewardship of Florida's aquatic ecosystems.

FAPMS 2024 Scholarship Announcement
Submit your application for the Paul C. Myers Applicator Dependent Scholarship application by June 21st, 2024!
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FAPMS 2024 Annual Training Conference
December 9 - 12, 2024
Daytona Beach Hilton
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FAPMS 48th Annual Training Conference
December 9 - 12, 2024
Daytona Beach Hilton
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About Us

Welcome to the Florida Aquatic Plant Management Society (FAPMS) website. The vision of FAPMS is to be a leading resource for promoting excellence in the stewardship of Florida's aquatic ecosystems. The mission of FAPMS is to provide the education and resources necessary to support responsible stewardship of Florida's aquatic ecosystems through comprehensive plant management. FAPMS was formed in 1976 and provides a forum for those interested in aquatic plant management to meet, discuss and exchange ideas and information. Navigate through the website to learn more about the society, benefits of being a member, and our annual training conference.

WHAT WE DO?

Forum

To provide a common forum in which to meet, discuss, exchange ideas and information for everyone interested in the management of the aquatic ecosystem.

Protect Water

Protection of water quality in the State, and upgrading in general the aquatic ecosystem.


Development of Tools

Assist with research and development of chemical, mechanical and biological control methods.

"The vision of FAPMS is to be a leading resource for promoting excellence in the stewardship of Florida's aquatic ecosystems."

Assist Research

To assist research scientists, legislators, planners, state and federal governmental agencies, educational institutions, students concerned with the general aims of this Society.

Info to Media

Making available to the media, accurate information for safety, advantages, and limitations of aquatic plant control.

2024 Annual Training Conference

Daytona Beach Hilton
Event dates:
October 7, 2024 - October 10, 2024

Pre-Registration Until:
September 30, 2024

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What Our Members Say

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FAPMS pulled off another great meeting this year, even with the challenges from the hurricane (thank you to FAPMS BOD and Bill Torres of FL Event Planning)
Tom Warmuth
Tom Warmuth
What an amazing group.A great mix of Academia and Industry. FAPMS is our first defense against exotic invasive species.great people. Proud to be a member.
Mike Minor
Mike Minor
What an amazing group.A great mix of Academia and Industry. FAPMS is our first defense against exotic invasive species.great people. Proud to be a member.
Mike Minor
Mike Minor
FAPMS pulled off another great meeting this year, even with the challenges from the hurricane (thank you to FAPMS BOD and Bill Torres of FL Event Planning)
Tom Warmuth
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