1.To provide a common forum in which to meet, discuss, exchange ideas and information for
everyone interested in the management of the aquatic ecosystem. Assist all Aquatic Plant
Management personnel: private, commercial and public in all aspects of their profession so
that Florida's aquatic plant managers may become the most knowledgeable and educated
professionals possible.
2.To assist research scientists, legislators, planners, state and federal governmental
agencies, lawyers, engineers, educational institutions, students, and others concerned with
the general aims of this Society.
3. To encourage and assist in:
a. Gathering and making available to supervisory and field personnel the most
advanced information in all methods of aquatic plant management.
b. Research and development of herbicides to control aquatic plant.
c. Research and development of mechanical control of aquatic plants.
d. Research and development of biological control of aquatic plants.
e. Research and development of any other method or combination of methods that are
potentially practical for field use.
f. Protection of water quality in the State, and upgrading in general the aquatic
ecosystem.
g. Making available to the media, accurate information for education of the public
as to the need, safety, advantages, and limitations of aquatic plant control.
h. Development of legislation and administrative rules beneficial to the aquatic
plant management discipline.
i. Cooperation with other organizations as may be useful to the objectives of this
Society.
Membership is open to everyone who is concerned about our aquatic ecosystems, flood control, irrigation systems, and aquatic-based recreation. Your support helps FAPMS to reach our mission objectives.
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