NEAPMS

The Michael D. Netherland Graduate Student Research Grant is open, funding applied research in aquatic plant management across the Southeast and Midsouth. For more information, visit apms.org 📷 $55,000 total funding 03/31/26

🌿 Announcing Our Next Plant Camp Location: Massachusetts 🌿 Campers will explore: • Aquatic plant identification • Survey techniques • Presentations from professionals in the field • Networking opportunities 📅 Enrollment details coming soon—stay tuned!

It’s #InvasiveSpeciesAwarenessWeek (February 23 - 27, 2026)! #CleanDrainDry because AIS likes to hitch rides on boats and gear.

This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating both the beautiful blooms and the troublesome ones. Aquatic plants are the real heartthrobs — and occasionally the headaches — but our commitment to thoughtful lake management remains unwavering. 💘

❄️ Winter Webinar Series is here! ❄️ Three FREE live webinars diving into #lakemanagement & species spotlights.🌊🐸 👉 Swipe through all the posts to see session details & registration links! 🎓 #CEU sign-in/out info coming soon

🐠🌿Like many of you, we’re wishing we were back at the NEAPMS Conference—or maybe floating through the aquarium instead of back at our desks! 🐠🌿

✨ We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and a joyful start to the New Year! Our vision board reflects the goals we’re excited to bring to life— and we’re looking forward to seeing everyone this week at the Annual Conference to kick off the year together! 🌟

NEAPMS works year-round to support research, education, and sustainable management of our waters, and your support keeps this mission 💙 Ways to Give Today: 🔹 Make a donation 🔹 Support our work by purchasing raffle tickets 🔹 shorturl.at/2TJbI

🌿 #Nature in Action: The Balance Beneath the Lilies. This reminds us why the work of #NEAPMS matters: 🔹 Because when #nativeplants flourish, so does everything else. 🔹 When we manage #invasivespecies, we’re making space for moments like this. Photo Credit: Carly Conticchio

🌸 Spring has sprung, and so has the NEAPMS Newsletter! 🌱 🌐 Visit our website to read the newsletter and more! neapms.org 🌿

Happy #EarthDay! 🌎 Harmful algal blooms (HABs) & invasive plants threaten our waters. Let’s reduce nutrient runoff, support aquatic health, and protect what matters most. 💧🌱 #ProtectOurWaters #CleanWater #StopTheBloom #HABAwareness

When your #harmful algal #bloom decides to hop into the cute zone... Meet #Microcystis - move over, Bunnicula, a new bunny is in town. Fluffy? Yes. Friendly? Absolutely not. - HABBY EASTER! Stay tuned for our upcoming Spring Newsletter with ads from some of our amazing sponsors!

🌿 Plant Camp 2025 Registration is Live! 🌿 Join us for the 4th annual Plant Camp at YMCA Camp of Maine in Winthrop, ME, from Sept 2-4, 2025! 🏕️ Limited spots! 🔗 Register now: shorturl.at/AbMsG 🎓 Student Scholarships: Apply by May 1, 2025!

Time for a plant quiz! What aquatic plant am I? Check out our other social media channels for hints!

🌿 Join Us for an Exclusive Webinar on Water Chestnut Management! 🌊 The Northeast Aquatic Plant Management Society invites you to Session 2 of our 2025 Winter Webinar Series: 📅 Thursday, March 6, 2025 ⏰ 1:00 – 3:00 PM (ET) 📍 Online 🔗 Register now: shorturl.at/KrDTV

🚨🌊 National Invasive Species Awareness Week: The Threat Below the Surface! 🌿🚨 ✅ Clean, Drain, and Dry your boat & gear to prevent the spread! Don't forget to tune into NAISMA's webinars this week!🌍💙 #NISAW #StopInvasiveSpecies #ProtectOurWaters

📢 Mark your calendars for these upcoming events! 💬 Tag a friend who’d love to join! #AquaticPlants #InvasiveSpecies #NAISMA #APMS2025 🌿💙

🌿🌊 Join Us for the 2025 NEAPMS Winter Webinar Series! 🌊🌿 ✨ Spotlight on Species: Harmful Algal Blooms (#HABs) ✨ 📅 Session 1 🗓️ Tuesday, February 11, 2025 ⏰ 1:00 – 3:00 PM 💻 Free Registration: shorturl.at/kWATf

🌿🌊 A Huge THANK YOU to Our Amazing Sponsors! 🌊🌿 We are incredibly grateful for the generous support from our sponsors, who helped make the 26th Annual Northeast Aquatic Plant Management Society (NEAPMS) Conference a resounding success! 🙌 #NEAPMS2025 #ThankYouSponsors

The final day of the NEAPMS conference is packed with informative sessions that showcase cutting-edge research, industry updates, and regional case studies.