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Aquatic Weed Short Course 2016 Exam Prep Recommended Study Guides Aquatic Pest Control Study Manual Aquatic Pest Control DVD Florida Wetland Plants ID & Biology of Nonnative Plants in FL Natural Areas Competencies Integrated Management of Aquatic Plants Regulations in Florida Plant Identification Aquatic Herbicides Herbicide Resistance Label Interpretation Non-herbicide Methods of Control Calculations = Math Water is Florida’s most valued resource Florida’s #1 concern is water conservation & quality The past 20 years, surface waters in Florida have become very sensitive to small additions of pollutants Caused widespread ecosystem changes in estuaries, lakes, rivers & the Everglades Population growth increases water needs, storm water runoff & nonpoint source pollution 1990: 12.9 Mil 2015: 19.9 Mil 2030: 30 Mil ?? Population Rank – rd 3 in U.S. behind California &Texas Florida will need 26% more water – 9.1 billion gallons of fresh water every day Current Issues: Water supply needs already exceed capacity in some areas Water accessibility Competition between urban, agricultural & recreational uses Costs of mitigation Nutrients in Florida Waters Phosphorous (P) & nitrogen (N) are naturally occurring Plants require nitrogen & phosphorous to grow If in short supply in water plant growth is limited In FLORIDA, waters are naturally productive, why? Provide habitat for wildlife: Waterfowl Nesting birds Attract fish Excellent fisheries Recreational opportunities Nutrients in Florida Waters Florida waters are naturally productive: P deposits in underlying soil P & N fertilizer application runoff High nutrient levels in water results in high growth of aquatic plants, especially algae & floating plants Can be a problem if aquatic plants interfere with intended use of water body Why Manage Aquatic Plants Non-native plant problems Nonnative plants out-compete native plants: Form monocultures Interfere with wildlife that depends on native plants Obstruct water flow Hinder navigation Reduce recreation uses Destroy aesthetics
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