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Palm Beach · Broward · Miami-Dade
The people who keep South Florida’s water in balance.
The South Florida Aquatic Plant Management Society is a forum for exchanging ideas, news and research on the plants that grow in and around our water.
1996
Founded by working aquatic plant managers
50%+
Of Florida's licensed applicators are in our region
3
Counties served across South Florida
Our mission
Solving the riddles unique to South Florida waters
SFAPMS was formed in 1996 by aquatic plant managers to share and exchange ideas about the bio-diversity of aquatic plants and their relationship with water quality, fish and wildlife.
We provide homeowners, applicators and aquatic growers with educational information that ensures the proper management and care of Florida’s aquatic plants. Anyone with an interest in aquatic plant management, plant growth or wetland restoration is invited to join.
What we focus on
Aquatic plant management
Practical guidance on managing invasive and native vegetation across lakes, canals and stormwater ponds.
Water quality & wildlife
How plant communities shape water quality, fisheries and habitat throughout the tri-county region.
Applicator education
CEU-eligible training and resources for the licensed applicators who maintain South Florida waters.
Leadership
Officers & board
Officers
- Keith AndreuPresident
- Colleen SullivanSecretary / Treasurer
- James BoggsImmediate Past President
Board members
- Keith Andreu
- Rose Butman-Bechard
- James Boggs
- Norma Cassinari
- Hugh Cucurullo
- Andy Fuhrman
- Lyn Gettys, PhD.
- Wykle Greene
- Wendi Nance
- Conrad Oberweger
- Dharmen Setaram
- Steven Weinsier
Meetings & webinars
Events calendar
- January 26Zoom course
- February 23Flamingo Park, City of Sunrise
- June 29Lee County Hyacinth Control District
- September 28Location TBD
- November 16Zoom course
Scholarship
The Francis E. “Chil” Rossbach Scholarship Fund
Funds help defray costs for students taking classes related to aquatic environmental sciences or related areas. The scholarship is open to anyone, applications are accepted year-round, and awards are made when a suitable candidate is found.
Download the scholarship application (PDF)Applicator education
Training modules
Self-paced modules produced by the society for applicators, homeowners and aquatic growers.
Membership
Join SFAPMS
Anyone with an interest in aquatic plant management, the growth of aquatic plants or the restoration of wetlands is invited to join. Thanks to our members, sponsors and Hydrophyte advertisers, dues stay low — only $50 for the year.
- Quarterly Hydrophyte magazine (distribution 2,500, plus online)
- Three general meetings per year (February, June and September)
- 4–5 CEUs offered at all general meetings
- Continental breakfast and lunch included at all general meetings
- A network of colleagues and contacts for exchanging ideas and services
Dues & payments
- 1 year membership$50.00
- 2 year membership$100.00
- General meeting — non-member attendance$25.00
Pay online or mail your completed form with payment to the administrative office: SFAPMS, 6900 SW 21 Ct, Building 9, Davie, FL 33317.
Thank you
Our sponsors
The society’s work is made possible by the companies that support aquatic plant management across South Florida.
Gold sponsors
Silver sponsors
Bronze sponsors
Support the society
Become a sponsor
Become an SFAPMS gold, silver or bronze level sponsor — new ways to help support your applicator-run society and get more out of your advertising dollars.
Sponsorship levels
- Gold sponsor$1,250
- Silver sponsor$1,000
- Bronze sponsor$750
- Luncheon sponsor$750
- Breakfast sponsor$250
- General meeting exhibitor package$250
Hydrophyte advertising
- Full page ad (4 issues)$800
- Half page ad (4 issues)$400
- Quarter page ad (4 issues)$200
- Business card ad (4 issues)$125
The exhibitor package includes a 6’ table at one general meeting, recognition and a link on the SFAPMS website, and the attendee list for that meeting.
Quick payment
Friends of SFAPMS
Partners & useful links
- The Institute for Regional Conservation (IRC)
- Florida Native Plant Society
- Florida Invasive Species Partnership
- Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
- R and K Pumps and Sprayers
- Lake Worth Drainage District
- Brewer International
- Vascular Plant Atlas
- Pesticide Label and MSDS database
- United Phosphorus Limited
- Syngenta Professional Products
- Phoenix Environmental Care
- American Fisheries Society
- American Sportfishing Association
- Aquatic Plant Management Society
- Broward County Florida Extension Education
- Center for Invasive and Aquatic Plants
- Florida Aquatic Plant Management Society
- Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council
- Florida Farm Bureau
- Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Florida Lake Management Society
- Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators
- Florida Weed Science Society
- International Game Fish Association
- Nature Charts
- North American Lake Management Society
- Parachute Skimmer
- Southeastern “Hot” Herpetology Society (Venomous Reptiles)
- South Florida Water Management District
- UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Photo gallery
See the society at work
Photos from general meetings, field days and training events are posted on our Facebook page.
Visit the SFAPMS Facebook gallery