The Hydrophyte Volume 20 Issue 2

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The Hydrophyte Volume 20 Issue 2

Training Module Inside

Highlights Application Strategies Training Module Plant Identification Chart Featured Locale: Everglades Water Conservation Areas 2 and 3

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President’s Message After cooler than normal temperatures across South FL, it appears springtime and our busy season is upon us again. With the temperature on the rise, we are again faced with the dilemma of what products and what types of application to use. Applicators have to make not only economic choices but they also have to decide… what are the most efficient means available to get the job done? This means the applicator has to be well informed and know industry trends and what other successful applicators are doing. The aquatics industry has numerous issues such as (hydrilla, hygrophila and algae) but also safety and environmental concerns as well.

Board Members - 2016

Officers 2016 Norma Cassinari, President

(334) 741-9393

Linda Wolonick, Secretary/

(954) 370-0041

Treasurer Craig Smith, Immediate Past

(561) 301-8326

President Board Members 2016 Rose Bechard-Butman

(954) 382-9766

James Boggs

(352) 521-3538

That’s why I wish to take the opportunity to encourage anyone who has anything to do with the aquatic or vegetation management industry to become a member of SFAPMS. Once you become a member, please plan on attending our general meeting in June & October. Not only is this a great way to get some of your CEU’s but you can listen to great speakers on a variety of topics as well as visit with your peers. The general meetings are where you can learn the latest trends, hear about new products and ideas and visit with old friends. The general meetings also provide you with an opportunity to bring a colleague and/or co-worker to the meeting. I am committed to bringing at least one new person to the meeting in June and I would like to challenge you to bring someone new, as well.

Andy Fuhrman

(954) 382-9766

Lyn Gettys, PhD

(954) 577-6331

Scott Jackson

(561) 402-0682

Michael Shaner

(813) 267-5650

Mark Weinrub

(954) 972-8126

Steven Weinsier

(954) 382-9766

Hope to see you June!

defray costs for students taking classes related

Norma Cassinari, SFAPMS / President

The Francis E. “Chil” Rossbach Scholarship Fund

Funds from the scholarship are used to help to the study of aquatic environmental sciences or related areas. The scholarship is open to anyone, and all are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted throughout the year and the scholarship awarded when a suitable candidate is found. Money raised by the Society during the year partially goes to fund this scholarship, the intent of which is to promote the study of aquatics.

For an application, please go to www.sfapms.org.

Cover Photo: Holly Sutter | Allstate Resource Management Inc.

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Training Module - Application Strategies 1 No continuing education credits are available for this training module, it is purely for training purposes.

Credit: Stephen Montgomery | Allstate Resource Management Inc.

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Training Module - Application Strategies 2

Credit: Stephen Montgomery | Allstate Resource Management Inc.

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Training Module - Application Strategies 3

Credit: Stephen Montgomery | Allstate Resource Management Inc.

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Training Module - Application Strategies 4

Credit: Stephen Montgomery | Allstate Resource Management Inc.

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Credit: Stephen Montgomery | Allstate Resource Management Inc.

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Training Module - Application Strategies 6

Credit: Stephen Montgomery | Allstate Resource Management Inc.

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Credit: Stephen Montgomery | Allstate Resource Management Inc.

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Training Module - Application Strategies 8

Credit: Stephen Montgomery | Allstate Resource Management Inc.

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Community Outreach SFAPMS General Meeting | Holy Cross Hospital

Nova Southeastern University

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2016 Calendar of Events FAPMS / Board of Directors Meeting SWFMD, Kissimmee Field Station April 19, 2016 www.fapms.org Aquatic Weed Control - Short Course - UF Marriott, Coral Springs, FL May 2-5, 2016 www.conference.ifas.ufl.edu/aw/ SFAPMS / Board of Directors Meeting Location: TBA May 26, 2016 www.sfapms.org FLMS - 27th Annual Symposium The Shores Resort, Daytona Beach Shores June 7-10, 2016 www.flms.net FAPMS / Board of Directors Meeting SWFMD, Kissimmee Field Station June 12, 2016 www.fapms.org SFAPMS, General Meeting Location: Green Cay Nature Center Thursday, June 30, 2016 www.sfapms.org

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Featured Locale: Everglades Water Conservation Areas 2 and 3 Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Size: Location:

1,125 square miles.

Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties Description: Water Conservation Areas (WCA) 2 and 3 are two sections of northern Everglades habitat that are managed for multiple uses. Note that health advisories related to consumption of fish, especially bass, gar and bowfin are in effect for the area. The WCAs were designated primarily to receive flood waters from adjacent areas and store them for beneficial municipal, urban, and agricultural uses. Both areas have continually provided superior fishing throughout the years. Largemouth bass is the most sought after species, and when waters levels are right, provide anglers with some of the highest catch rates in the state. Other popular species readily caught include bluegill, redear sunfish, pickerel, oscar, and Mayan cichlid. The majority of fishing pressure takes place during the winter and spring months when water levels are typically dropping, which concentrates fish into the perimeter canals. When water levels are up, anglers have access to vast marsh systems for a different type of angling experience.

Low water levels tend to push fish out of the marsh and concentrate them in the bordering canals. Recent analyses of historical data indicate that the larger and faster the drop in water level, the stronger the "push" of fish into the canals.

Water Conservation Area 2 encompasses 210 square miles and is located in western Palm Beach and Broward counties. The majority of fishing takes place within the L-35B and L-38E canals which are each approximately 12 miles long. Main access for this area is the Sawgrass Recreation Area, located two miles north of Alligator Alley (SR84) on U.S. 27. Current fishing information, as well as a guide service, camping, food, boat rental, fishing licenses, and bait and tackle can be found there (954-389-0202).

The 915 square mile WCA-3 is located in western Broward and Miami-Dade counties, just south of WCA-2 and north of Everglades National Park. Many miles of canals run around and through the area, including the L-67A, L-67C, Miami, and Tamiami canals. Many of the canals can be accessed at Holiday Park Recreation Area (954-434-8111). Amenities there include fishing guides, boat rentals, food, bait and tackle and the sale of fishing licenses.

South Florida Aquatic Plant Management Society

2016 MEMBERSHIP FORM MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS  

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Hydrophyte Magazine (distribution 2,500, plus online availability) Three General Meetings Per Year (February, June & October) - 4 - 5 CEU’s Offered at All General Meetings - Continental Breakfast & Lunch Included at All General Meetings Network of Colleagues and Contacts for Exchanging Ideas and Services

Membership Rate $45 We Accept Credit Cards!

Renew Online at WWW.SFAPMS.ORG

Questions?

Call: (954) 370-0041 SFAPMS Federal ID No. 65-0695256

PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION BELOW...

First Name: _____________ MI: _____ Last Name: ________________________ Telephone: _(_______)_______________ Professional Designation(s): _______ Company Name: ____________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________ Ste/Apt No: _____ City: ________________________________ State: _______ Zip: _____________ Email Address:______________________________________________________ Please make checks payable to SFAPMS and mail completed form to: (SFAPMS) South Florida Aquatic Plant Management Society 8930 State Road 84, No. 316 Davie, FL 33324 Phone: (954) 370-0041 • Fax (954) 382-1893 E-mail: info@sfapms.org

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2016 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Become an SFAPMS Gold, Silver or Bronze level Sponsor!

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Donation-Chil Rossbach Scholarship Fund

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