Some
aquatic plants, especially exotic species, have become an increasing problem in the Southeast where they obstruct navigable waterways,
restrict water flow, clog water intakes,
degrade water quality, and interfere with recreation. In South Carolina
alone, over 50,000 acres of public waterways and thousands of acres of
private waters are infested with aquatic weeds. Heightened interest in
research and control of nuisance aquatic vegetation in South Carolina
led to the formation of the S.C. Aquatic Plant Management Society in
March of 1979.
Actions by the
SC Aquatic Plant Management Society have led to organized aquatic weed planning and
control efforts statewide through establishment of the South Carolina Aquatic Nuisance Species Program, Aquatic Plant Management Council,
and the Aquatic Plant Management Trust Fund in South Carolina and
development of similar programs in adjacent states.
The purpose of the S.C. Aquatic PlantManagement Society is to assist inpromoting the management of aquatic vegetation, to encourage scientific
research and promote scholarships to
students, to provide scientific advancement and knowledge to
its members, and to extend and develop public interest in aquatic plant
management activities.
2008 marks the 30th annual meeting of the Society.
Congratulations on the milestone and special thanks go out to our
founders whose foresight developed into what we are today!
Click here for a
brief look back through the years! |