The Aquatic Plant Management Society, Inc.
Announces Annual Student Paper Contests for Upcoming July 2008 Meeting in Historic Charleston, South Carolina

The Aquatic Plant Management Society (APMS) is soliciting student papers for their upcoming 48th Annual Meeting to be held July 13 - 16, 2008, at the historic Mills House Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina. Oral and poster presentations of original research on the biology or ecology of aquatic and wetland plants, control methods (biological, chemical, cultural, mechanical) for invasive exotic or nuisance native plant species, and restoration projects involving wetland or aquatic plants are solicited.  The Society encourages students that have conducted original research to present their findings and gain a valuable perspective on aquatic plant problems and various management applications throughout the U.S. The APMS has a strong ethic of student support and all qualified attendees will be provided room accommodations (based on double occupancy) and waiver of registration fees. In addition, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prize money will be awarded in separate contests for both oral and poster presentations. This meeting presents an opportunity for students to develop their
presentation skills, learn about the field of aquatic plant management, and network with key Government, University, Industry representatives and peers with similar educational and professional interests.

Please log on to www.apms.org to learn more about the Aquatic Plant Management Society and this year's meeting. Students may register for the contest by submitting an abstract as per web site instructions.

Additionally, immediately following this years meeting APMS is organizing a student tour, in cooperation with the South Carolina chapter of APMS, to observe regional weed management issues. Observations of phragmites, alligatorweed, and hydrilla management projects are possible, as well as a potential stop at a research lab. The tour is tentatively scheduled from Wednesday afternoon (July 16th) to Thursday afternoon (July 17th), and is dependent on total
participation. Please contact Tyler Koschnick (information below) if you are interested in participating in the tour.

For more information, please contact:
Dr. Tyler J. Koschnick, Aquatic Research Manager
3021 Gary Kyle Ct., Medina, OH 44256
Tel: (440) 665-2748
E-mail: tylerk@sepro.com
 

Call for Papers (PDF form)
Student Paper Contest
Hotel and Travel Information
Meeting Registration Information
Sponsorship Information
Exhibitor Information
Sponsors
Special Events
Program (Coming Soon)
Abstracts (Coming Soon)
Exhibitors (Coming Soon)