Winter 2010-11 Issue - Western Aquatic Plant Management Society
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Winter 2010-11 Issue - Western Aquatic Plant Management Society
The Western Aquatic Plant Management Society Newsletter, Winter 2010-11 WAPMS 2011 Conference: Colorado Beckons the annual banquet at 6:00 PM. Members are invited and the board looks forward to your participation. Feel free to send me an e-mail (tmoorhouse@cleanlake.com) if you have any questions related to meeting activities, events or other related issues. Thanks to all the presenters, exhibitors, sponsors and the Board of Directors for their efforts in supporting this year’s meeting. See you all soon! President’s Message Thomas Moorhouse, WAPMS President Happy New Year to everybody! The next couple month promises to be an interesting time for all us in aquatic plant management, especially with the proposed NPDES Permit on most people’s minds. The status of the permit is far from certain at this point as several bills have been introduced in the US Senate and House of Representatives to repeal the permit requirement. In the meantime, the USEPA and authorized state agencies are busy finalizing permits to meet the court ordered deadline and have permits in place by April 11, 2011. Many of you have been undoubtedly been watching developments closely and attending meetings to provide comment. Notes on the 2011 Program Toni Pennington, Vice-President and Program Chair The program for the 2011 meeting is shaping up! A draft agenda is provided at the end of the newsletter and online at www.wapms.org. On a lighter note, the WAPMS will be holding its 30th Annual Meeting in the Denver area in late March. Toni Pennington, our Vice President and Program Chair, has been hard at work putting together the diverse and relevant two day program and provides additional information later in the newsletter. The tentative program is available at the end of the Newsletter and on the WAPMS website (www.wapms.org). Also, we are trying to put together a listing of WAPMS conference sites, Presidents and scholarship winners through the years. We can use help filling in the blanks. See the article on page 5. This year marks the Society’s 30th anniversary – a long way from its early days as an “Industrial/Aquatic” session (yes, just a session) at the Western Weed Science Society of America (WSSA). One of the founding members of WAPMS, Dr. Lars Anderson of USDA-ARS, will kick-off this year’s meeting with a history lesson for those of us with, say, less than 30 years tenure in the field of aquatic plant management. This year’s program has shifted from past formats. Instead of kicking-off Sunday night, Mr. Thomas Moorhouse will host the President’s Reception on Monday evening, March 28, 2011, and the banquet will move to Tuesday evening. The regular sessions will convene all day Tuesday and Wednesday. The intent of this approach was to shift travel from the weekend, to For those who can make it, the WAPMS Board of Directors will meet at 4:00 PM on Monday, March 28, after which you are welcome to join us at the President’s Reception at 6:00 PM. In addition, there will be the annual business meeting on Tuesday, March 29 at 4:00 PM, followed by 1 The Western Aquatic Plant Management Society Newsletter, Winter 2010-11 ) Photos: City of Westminster, CO allow more time with families and friends, particularly for those frequently on the road. also included as a supplement to the newsletter and at www.wapms.org. The city of Westminster prides itself on preserving open spaces and touts some 2,850 acres for recreation, view corridors, and biological preservation (photos above). Of particular note is the city’s extensive trail system. More information on local attractions may also be found in the hotel and travel supplement to this newsletter. The agenda include updates on: EPA and state’s response to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, activities of the Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Foundation, and the Society’s representation on the Western Regional Panel for Aquatic Nuisance Species. We’ll also hear about emerging problems (e.g., new pesky species), current field and mesocosm research, innovative tools, and new applications of existing tools. Speakers are traveling from Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona, Minnesota, Washington, D.C., Mississippi, Georgia, Florida, and several speakers will drive up the road from Fort Collins and Grand Junction in Colorado – exemplifying the diversity of the Western chapter’s membership! New this year will be a Vendor Moment – about an hour allocated to registered exhibitors and sponsors where each will have approximately five minutes to highlight their wares. Scholarship Reverse Raffle! Win an iPad! The always popular reverse raffle will take place during the banquet on Tuesday night. Cygnet Enterprises has generously donated an Apple iPad as the big prize. Carlton Layne of the Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Foundation has agreed to emcee, so expect an entertaining evening. Your charitable contributions to the raffle support the $2,000.00 WAPMS Barbra H. Mullin Memorial Scholarship, and a planned contribution of $2,000.00 to the Aquatic Plant Management Society’s Graduate Research Grant. Again, the 30th annual meeting will be held March 28 – 30, 2011 at the Westin in Westminster, Colorado, located approximately 15 miles northwest of downtown Denver. Detailed information about the hotel and travel arrangements is 2 The Western Aquatic Plant Management Society Newsletter, Winter 2010-11 are not required to make oral or poster presentation; however, their participation is highly encouraged. Participation fosters increased interaction between students and other researchers, industry representatives and managers. For more information check the WAPMS website (www.wapms.org) for conference updates. Information on Hotel, Travel, and Local Attractions Patrick Akers, Newsletter Editor Along with arranging a great program, our VP Toni Pennington produced an excellent information guide on all the local arrangements and sights, which comes as a supplement to this newsletter. It tells you all you may need to know about hotel reservations, accommodations, and parking in Westminster, plus tips on getting around town, the local weather, shopping, and many of the best attractions and places to visit. Run through the guide and you'll learn 'most all you could possibly need for a smooth and fun trip. Thanks, Toni. Update on Continuing Education Credits for the Conference Jill Carding, CE Coordinator Toni did an excellent job getting out an early version of the WAPMS agenda, to take to the state accreditation offices. CE hours applications were made on time to Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Important Reminder for All Members about the WAPMS Scholarship Scott Nissen, Scholarship Chair So far, only two states have replied. Nevada said they will give whatever hours are approved by the host State of Colorado. Colorado itself has not yet replied. Wyoming has awarded 6.5 hours for March 29 and 5.5 hours for March 30. The WAPMS Barbra H. Mullin Memorial Scholarship applications are due March 1, 2011. The WAPMS board recently voted to increase the scholarship from $1,000 to $2,000, so make sure that any deserving students (undergraduate or graduate) are aware of this tremendous opportunity. The application process is very straightforward. The application package requires a short resume/CV, unofficial transcripts, two letters of support and a statement about how funds are to be used. Applications should be emailed to snissen@lamar.colostate.edu. The recipient will be announced at the 2011 WAPMS meeting in Westminster, CO. Please encourage your students or students that you have contact with to apply. New Continuing Education Coordinator Needed Patrick Akers, Newsletter Editor Jill Carding (née Winfield) reports that she has left Cygnet Enterprises to open her own company, which will focus on irrigation maintenance and water conservation products in the USA. Unfortunately, Jill won’t be able to attend WAPMS this year, so we’ll need help at the conference to handle the on-site CE task. She will continue to manage the hours for WAPMS this year, but needs to hand it over to a new volunteer for 2012. Student Registration Waiver Students attending the WAPMS conference have their registration fees waived. Students 3 The Western Aquatic Plant Management Society Newsletter, Winter 2010-11 Overall, eight programs, including the Aquatic Plant Control (APC) Program, were identified by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works to receive zero funding in 2012. The Office of Management and Budget approved the proposed cuts, and in early February the President’s Budget will be passed to Congress. Jill has done a great job keeping all the Continuing Education tasks on track, which is no small thing when dealing with a dozen different states. Our warm thanks go out to her, along with best wishes for her new company, and a hope that we’ll soon see her back at WAPMS. MEMBER ALERT! Corps of Engineers’ Aquatic Plant Control Research Program Threatened The APC Program is authorized by Section 104 of the River and Harbor Act of 1958 (P.L. 85-500), and consisted of a comprehensive program to provide for the control of invasive aquatic plants, including research. In 1973, the Chief of Engineers designated the Environmental Laboratory at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center in Vicksburg, Mississippi, as the lead laboratory for aquatic plant research, established the APCRP, and gave it the responsibility to manage the Nation’s aquatic plant research program. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) has eliminated the Aquatic Plant Control Research Program (APCRP) from its budget for fiscal year 2012. The Corps is the Nation’s leading water resource management agency, and its mission is to develop, manage, and protect our water resources. For over forty years, the Corps led research and development of biological, chemical, mechanical, cultural, and ecological methods to manage invasive plants through its peer-reviewed and internationally-recognized APCRP. During this time the APCRP built an unequaled research capacity including a significant cadre of scientists and engineers, state-ofthe-art research facilities, and a network of national and international cooperators. The loss of the APCRP means the loss of a major source of research on aquatic plant control in the United States, including research needed to manage aquatic plant problems that affect national water resources, and will compromise years of research and development on new control technologies. 4 The Western Aquatic Plant Management Society Newsletter, Winter 2010-11 Help Us Fill in the Blanks in WAPMS’ History Board members have been combing through fading memories and scattered files to re-create an outline of WAPMS conference sites, presidents, and scholarship winners. The table below shows what we know at the moment. If you can fill in any of the blanks, or know other tidbits of WAPMS history, please contact Toni at toni.pennington@tetratech.com and share your knowledge. Thanks! 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 Meeting Location President Scholarship Recipient Westminster, CO Seattle, WA Honolulu, HI Lake Tahoe, CA Coeur d’Alene, ID San Diego, CA Denver, CO Bellevue, WA Sacramento, CA Coeur d’Alene, ID Las Vegas, NV Bozeman, MT Reno, NV San Diego, CA Seattle, WA Portland, OR Sacramento, CA Coeur d’Alene, ID Tucson, AZ Thomas Moorhouse Robert Leavitt Tom McNabb Scott Shuler Lars Anderson Jenifer Parsons George Forni Terry McNabb Shaun Hyde Mike Mizumoto Ron Crocket Valerie Van-Way TBD Joe Vassios Rachel Clausing Mara Evans, Joe Vassios Stephanie Kiriakopolos Honolulu, HI Tom McNabb San Diego, CA Jon Kenning Lily Verdone Robin Switzer, Shon Schooler Toni Pennington Mariana Tamayo Margaret McCauley Kathy Hamel Mark Sytsma Terry McNabb Fred Ryan Paul Beatty Vanelle Carrithers Floyd Colbert (Chair) WAPMS Formed in San Diego, CA 5 The Western Aquatic Plant Management Society Newsletter, Winter 2010-11 Treasurer's Report: January 1 - December 15, 2010 Checking Account Balance as of January 1, 2010 Subtotal $ 17,259.41 $ 17,259.41 Subtotal $ 23,400.00 $ 120.00 $ 16.74 $ 23,536.74 Income Income from 2010 Conference Membership (2010) Checking Account Interest Expenditures CE Hours Application 2010 Conference Hotel 2010 Conference Printing 2010 Conference Registration Refunds 2010 Conference Scholarships 2011 Conference Hotel Awards/Recognition APM Graduate Research Office Supplies Corporation Fees Association Dues Utilities: Internet Subtotal Ending Balance as of December 15, 2010 $ 135.00 $ 16,225.87 $ 577.16 $ 300.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 4,500.00 $ 157.90 $ 2,000.00 $ 86.90 $ 100.00 $ 250.00 $ 224.85 $ 25,557.68 $ 15,238.47 Prepared by: Andrea Austel, Secretary/Treasurer of WAPMS 6 The Western Aquatic Plant Management Society Newsletter, Winter 2010-11 Members’ Contributions Short Notes of Interest to the Society* core purposes is to provide opportunities for the advancement of its student members. Mr. West Bishop, Clemson University, has been an active student participant in the APMS and many regional chapters in recent years, enhancing the exchange of information in the areas of aquatic toxicology and quality algal management with his presentations, posters and published articles. International Symposium, North American Lake Management Society, in Washington State by Beth LeDoux, King County WLRD SAVE THE DATE! The 31st International Symposium of the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) is coming to Spokane, WA, in 2011! The Symposium’s theme is Diverse and Sustainable Lake Management and will be held at the Spokane Convention Center on October 24 - 28, 2011. This is the first time in nearly 20 years that NALMS has come to the northwest and the first ever for Spokane. Please spread the word! We need strong local and regional attendance. BiJay Adams is the Local Host Committee symposium chair, so please feel free to contact him with any questions: BiJay Adams 509-922-5443 ext 230 or bijay@libertylake.org . Following completion of his Master of Science degree with Dr. John Rodgers, Jr., Mr. Bishop elected to start his professional career with a continued focus in aquatics and specifically algae research and management. SePRO Corporation recently welcomed West as its Algae and Aquatic Research Scientist. Mr. Bishop will be stationed at the SePRO Research and Technology Campus in Whitakers, NC, where he will continue development of SePRO’s line of existing aquatic algaecides and its pipeline of new technologies. Professional applicators and water resource managers will benefit from Mr. Bishop’s innovative ideas for algae and aquatic resource management and have access to his technical support and contributions in research. Sessions of interest to WAPMS members include invasive species, macrophyte ecology and management, ecology and management of toxic cyanobacteria, TMDLs, limnology, and watershed management. APMS Student Award Winner begins Career in Aquatics with SePRO On a personal note, West and Marguerite Bishop recently married and have relocated to the Whitakers, North Carolina area. By SePRO Corporation The mission of the Aquatic Plant Management Society and its regional chapters includes many research, educational and outreach activities to improve the understanding and management of aquatic vegetation. One of the Society’s 7 The Western Aquatic Plant Management Society Newsletter, Winter 2010-11 potential. These Clearcast formulations are providing new control solutions for aquatic weed species such as curlyleaf pondweed, Hydrilla, eastern spongeplant and selective control of riparian species such as cattails, salt cedar, Phragmites, and Chinese tallow tree. SePRO Corporation selected by BASF to market Clearcast®, Clearcast® 2.7G, Habitat® and Oasis® herbicides By SePRO Corporation In 2010, BASF Professional Vegetation Management selected SePRO to be the exclusive marketer of these herbicides for the U.S. aquatic market. In addition, SePRO and BASF have entered into a development agreement and will work together to bring additional new and innovative aquatic products to this market in the future. Habitat, which contains the active ingredient imazypyr, is a liquid herbicide that provides control of a broad-spectrum of weeds in and around standing and flowing water, including estuarine and marine sites. Habitat provides excellent control of weed species such as Arundo, cattails, Phragmites, salt cedar and Spartina. Oasis, which contains the active ingredient topramezone, is a HPPD enzyme-inhibiting herbicide (similar mode of action to Sonar, bleaching) currently being evaluated under a U.S. EPA Experimental Use Permit. Oasis field development will continue in 2011 and updates on performance and EPA Section 3 registration status will be provided in the future. Clearcast, which contains the active ingredient imazamox, is a liquid aquatic herbicide used to control floating, emerged and riparian weed species while allowing desirable plants to colonize. Clearcast 2.7G, which also contains imazamox, is the new granular formulation of the herbicide. It provides a solution for achieving immediate delivery of Clearcast to the plant zone and for spot or partial lake treatment scenarios with higher dilution * Editorial Guidelines for Members’ Submissions: Articles may be on any subject of general interest to the Society, such as news on members, updates on projects, or announcements of new products. They must include a byline with the authors’ names. Responsibility for the article lies with the authors. All articles of 300 words or less will be printed, as long as they pertain to the business of the Society. The Newsletter editor will edit them only for spelling, grammar, or readability. Articles longer than 300 words will be submitted to the editorial board for approval. They may be edited for length or content, in consultation with the author. Articles may be submitted as a Word document, a text file, or text in an email message. 8 The Western Aquatic Plant Management Society Newsletter, Winter 2010-11 DRAFT AGENDA 30th Annual Western Aquatic Plant Management Society Annual Conference March 28 – March 30, 2011 The Westin Hotel ~ Westminster, Colorado 10600 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CO 80020 Phone: (303) 410-5021 Fax: (303) 410-5025 Board of Directors Thomas Moorhouse President Clean Lakes, Inc. Westlake Village, CA Robert Leavitt Past President California Dept. of Food & Agriculture Sacramento, CA Toni Pennington Vice-President & Program Chair Tetra Tech, Inc. Portland, OR Andrea Austel Secretary & Treasurer Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. Concord, CA Lars Anderson Director USDA-ARS, UC Davis, Davis, CA Cody Gray Director United Phosphorus, Inc. Peyton, CO Scott Nissen Director & Scholarship Chair Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO Thomas McNabb Director Clean Lake, Inc. Coeur d’Alene, ID The Purpose of the WAPMS is to: • • • • • Promote the management of non-native and nuisance aquatic vegetation Encourage scientific research Promote student scholarships Provide scientific advancement and knowledge to its members Extend and develop public interest in aquatic plant management activities The Western Aquatic Plant Management Society geographic region includes the states of: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, New Mexico, Montana, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming 9 The Western Aquatic Plant Management Society Newsletter, Winter 2010-11 PROGRAM Monday, March 28 2:00 - 6:00 Exhibitor Setup (Standley II) 4:00 - 5:00 Board Meeting (Location TBD) 6:00 - 8:00 President’s Reception, The Westin Hotel, Westminster, Colorado, hosted by Tom Moorhouse, President, WAPMS (Stanley II) Tuesday, March 29 7:00 - 8:00 Coffee and Pastries (Stanley II) General Session I (Standley I): Moderator: Toni Pennington (Vice-President, WAPMS), Tetra Tech, Inc. 8:00 - 8:10 Welcome: Tom Moorhouse (President, WAPMS), Clean Lakes, Inc., Coeur d’Alene, ID 8:10 - 8:40 WAPMS: A 30 Year History. Lars W.J. Anderson, USDA-ARS Exotic and Invasive Weed Research, Davis, CA. 8:40 - 9:00 Update from the Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Foundation. Carlton Layne, Executive Director, Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Foundation, Marietta, GA. 9:00 - 9:20 Western Regional Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species. Toni Pennington (WAPMS Representative), Tetra Tech, Portland, OR. 9:20 - 9:40 9:40 - 10:00 Colorado’s AIS Challenges (tentative title). Elizabeth Brown, Invasive Species Coordinator, Colorado Division of Wildlife. Additional State Updates 10:00 - 10:30 Break (Stanley II) General Session II (Standley I): Regional Issues. Moderator: Scott Nissen, Colorado State University 10:30 - 10:50 Tamarisk in the News: Recent Developments That Impact Land Management. Stacy Kolegas, Tamarisk Coalition, Grand Junction, CO. 10 The Western Aquatic Plant Management Society Newsletter, Winter 2010-11 10:50 - 11:10 Dams and Water Management on Southwestern Rivers: An Invitation to Non-native, Invasive Riparian Plants. Michael Harvey, Tetra Tech, Inc., Fort Collins, CO. 11:10 - 11:30 South American Spongeplant: A Threat Worse Than Water Hyacinth? Patrick Akers, California Department of Food and Agriculture, Sacramento, CA. 11:30 - 11:50 TBD 11:50 - 1:30 Lunch on Own General Session III (Standley I): Emerging Problems and Current Research I. Moderator: Thomas Moorhouse, Clean Lakes, Inc. 1:30 - 1:50 Aquatic Herbicide Trials for Selective Control of Eurasian Watermilfoil and Curlyleaf Pondweed in Noxon Rapids Reservoir: 2009-2010. Kurt D. Getsinger1, John D. Madsen2, Ryan Wersal2, John G. Skogerboe1, Justin Nawrocki3, and Rob J. Richardson3. 1U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS; 2Geosystems Research Institute, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS; 3Crop Science Department, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC. 1:50 - 2:10 Dissipation of Triclopyr and Rhodamine WT Dye Under Flowing Water Conditions. Toni Pennington1, Harry Gibbons2, Mark Heilman3, Scott Shuler3, and Terry McNabb4. 1Tetra Tech, Portland, OR; 2Tetra Tech, Seattle, WA; 3 SePRO Corporation, Carmel, IN; 4Aquatechnex, Lansing, MI. 2:10 - 2:30 Herbicide Absorption and Translocation by Eurasian Watermilfoil and Hydrilla. Joseph D. Vassios1, Scott Nissen1, and Tyler Koschnick2. 1Colorado State University – Department of Bioagricultural Sciences and Pest Management, Fort Collins, CO; 2SePro Corporation, Carmel, IN. 2:30 - 2:50 Preliminary Comparisons of Bacterial Populations Associated with Rhizospheres in Monocultures of Hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata), Eurasian Watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum), Brazilian Waterweed (Egeria densa), and in Mixed Culture with the North American Native American Pondweed (Potomogeton nodosus). Lars W.J. Anderson and Doreen Gree, USDA-ARS Exotic and Invasive Weed Research, Davis, CA. 2:50 - 3:20 Break (Standley II) General Session IV (Standley I): Vendor Moment: Moderator: Cody Gray, United Phosphorus, Inc. 3:20 – 4:20 Vendors take approximately 5 minutes to highlight products and services 11 The Western Aquatic Plant Management Society Newsletter, Winter 2010-11 4:20 – 5:00 Annual Business Meeting (Standley I) 6:00 - 8:30 WAPMS Annual Banquet (The Lake House) Wednesday, March 30 7:00 - 8:00 Coffee and Pastries (Standley II) General Session V (Stanley I): NPDES Permitting and Applicator Safety. Moderator: Robert Leavitt, California Department of Food and Agriculture 8:00 - 8:20 EPA’s Proposed General NPDES Permit for Applications of Pesticides of U.S. Waters (tentative title). Allison Wiedeman (unconfirmed), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C. 8:20 – 8:40 Status of the NPDES Permit in Colorado (tentative title). Gary Beers, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Denver, CO. 8:40 – 9:10 Applicator Safety…It’s a Choice. Thia Walker, Extension Specialist – Pesticide Safety Education, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. 9:10 – 9:30 Update: California’s NPDES Permit. Victoria Hornbaker, California Department of Food and Agriculture, Sacramento, CA. 9:30 – 9:50 Additional State NPDES Permit Updates 9:50 - 10:20 Break (Standley II) General Session VI (Standley I): Emerging Problems and Current Research II. Moderator: Lars Anderson, USDA-ARS 10:20 - 10:40 Models for Predicting Macrophyte Distributions in a Shallow Mesotrophic Lake. Rich Miller and Mark Sytsma, Portland State University, Center for Lakes and Reservoirs, Environmental Sciences and Management, Portland, OR. 10:40 - 11:00 Measuring Hydrilla Survey Efficiency with Artificial Hydrilla Targets. Patrick Akers, California Department of Food and Agriculture, Sacramento, CA. 11:00 – 11:20 Morphological and Genetic Taxonomic Analysis of Native and Nonnative Watermilfoil in Reservoirs of the Lower Clark Fork River System. John D. Madsen1, Joshua C. Cheshier1, Vipaporn Phuntumart2, Ryan Thum3, and Mark Welch4. 1Geosystems Research Institute, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS; 2Department of Biological Sciences, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, KY; 3Annis Water Resources Institute, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI; 4Department of Biological Sciences, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS. 12 The Western Aquatic Plant Management Society Newsletter, Winter 2010-11 11:20 - 11:40 Amphibian Exposure to Aquatic Herbicides. Amy Yahnke1, Christian Grue2, Marc Hayes2, Sasha Troiano1. 1University of Washington – Washington Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, School of Aquatic and Fisheries Sciences, Seattle, WA; 2Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife – Habitat Program, Olympia, WA. 11:40 - 1:00 Lunch on Own General Session VII (Standley I): New Tools and New Applications. Moderator: Scott Nissen, Colorado State University 1:00 - 1:20 Emerging Use Patterns for Clearcast Aquatic Herbicide in the Western U.S. Scott Shuler, Mark Heilman, Shaun Hyde, Dave Blodget, SePRO Corporation, Carmel, IN. 1:20 - 1:40 Clipper Herbicide: A New Tool for Aquatic Weed Management. Todd Mayhew, Valent Professional Products, Gilbert, AZ. 1:40 - 2:00 Cascade and Teton Use in Irrigation Canals: What We’ve Learned the First Year. Cody J. Gray, PhD, United Phosphorus, Inc., Peyton, CO. 2:00 - 2:20 2010 EUP and Trial Results Using Tradewind Herbicide. Jim Petta, Valent Professional Products, Gilbert, AZ. 2:20 - 2:50 Break (Stanley II) General Session VIII (Standley I): Moderator: Andrea Austel, Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. 2:50 - 3:10 Sensitivity of Native Aquatic Plant Species to Imazamox (ClearcastTM) and Penoxsulam (GalleonTM). John D. Madsen, Ryan M. Wersal, and Cheryl McLaurin, Geosystems Research Institute, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS. 3:10 - 3:30 Eurasian Watermilfoil Biological Control Update: Western Milfoil Weevil Projects. Nancy L. Cushing1, Martin A. Hilovsky1 , Michelle Marko2. 1 EnviroScience Inc., Stow, OH; 2Biology Department, Concordia College, Moorhead, MN. 3:30 - 3:50 SeClear…Not Just Another Copper Algaecide. West Bishop, Mark Heilman, Tyler Koschnick, Cole Hulon, Michael Shaner, and Haywood Perry. SePRO Corporation, Carmel, IN. 3:50 - 4:10 Two New Tools for Dealing with Excessive Planktonic Algae Blooms. Terry McNabb, Aquatechnex, LLC. 13 The Western Aquatic Plant Management Society Newsletter, Winter 2010-11 4:10 - 4:30 Nutrient Fluctuations Induced Through Manipulation of Aeration in a South Florida Retention Pond. Amanda Quillen, PhD, Vertex Water Features, Pompano Beach, FL. 4:30 MEETING ADJOURNED 4:30 WAPMS Board meeting (TBD) 3:00 - 5:30 Vendor and Exhibitor Breakdown 14 Western Aquatic Plant Management Society March 28 - 30, 2011 – Westminster, CO WAPMS Conference 2011 Travel, Accommodations, and Local Amenities Supplement HOTEL, AIRLINE, AND VENDOR/EXHIBITOR UPDATES As of January 28, 2011 MEETING VENUE Westin Westminster 10600 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CO 80020 (303) 410-5000 HOTEL ROOMS A block of 38 hotel rooms have been reserved by WAPMS at the Westin on a first come first served basis at the rate of $158 per night for single or double occupancy (or prevailing government per diem). Rates do not include taxes, currently 12.6%. Our block rate is available 3 days prior and 3 days after the event dates (e.g., March 25, 2011 to April 2, 2011), however, this is subject to availability at the time of reservation and as of today, January 28, 2011, there are 23 rooms available at our special rate and no block rate rooms available prior to Monday March 28, 2011. Note: only 25 rooms have been blocked for Wednesday March 30, 2011. 15 Western Aquatic Plant Management Society March 28 - 30, 2011 – Westminster, CO HOTEL RESERVATION PROCEDURES You can reach the WAPMS hotel reservation website by clicking on the “Westin Westminster” link in the “Hotel Information” section at: http://www.wapms.org/wapms_conference.htm OR go directly: Online: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/booking/reservation?id=1010208135&key=9AF04 Phone: (303) 410-5000 or (800) 937-8461 (Be sure to mention you are with the Western Aquatic Plant Management Society) RESERVATIONS CUT-OFF DATE: 5 PM March 8, 2011, after this time, it is at the hotel’s discretion whether to accept additional reservations, subject to prevailing rates and availability. EARLY DEPARTURE FEE: $50 if a group attendee checks out prior to the confirmed checkout date INDIVIDUAL GUEST ROOM DEPOSIT AND CANCELLATION POLICIES: Rooms must be cancelled prior to 6 PM the night before checking-in or a $79 + tax fee will be assessed. PARKING On-site parking: complimentary parking available Alternative parking: valet parking available for $10 daily or $20 overnight AIR TRANSPORTATION: Denver International Airport (DEN) http://flydenver.com/ WEATHER IN WESTMINSTER: The daytime temperatures in March and April average 45° F, with nighttime temperatures often at or near freezing. 16 Western Aquatic Plant Management Society March 28 - 30, 2011 – Westminster, CO INFORMATION FOR EXHIBITORS The hotel provides space for 20 tables, each 6 ft. x 30 inches, in the same area as the breaks. Exhibitors are encouraged to register as soon as possible at www.wapms.org. Information on shipping and electricity requests will be provided to exhibitors upon receipt of their registration forms, or by contacting Andrea Austel at aaustel@cygnetenterprises.com. The hotel charges to provide electrical outlets ($65+); this charge is in addition to the WAPMS Exhibitor’s fee. Nearest FedEx to the Westin Westminster 9390 Sheridan Blvd Westminster, CO 80020 (303) 487-4200 GROUND TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS (Info provided by the Westin): Private, Luxury & Town Cars: Chauffer driven sedans, stretch limos, vans and SUVs are available to and from Denver International Airport (DIA). Approximately 35 minute travel time. Our preferred vendors can accommodate various group sizes, with luggage. Standard rate is $75. Royal Luxury Shah’s Limo & Town Car Service 720.404.3443 303.887.6107 Boulder SuperShuttle: You can reserve a spot on a van that holds approximately 18 people and makes limited stops on the way to The Westin Westminster and DIA. The charge is $27 each way and travel time is about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Roundtrip deals are also available for $50. The SuperShuttle offers service to and from the Westin from 5am until 11pm, by reservation only. From DIA: Head to the SuperShuttle counter, which is open 24 hours, located on Level 5 (Baggage Claim). The staff will issue tickets and give directions to the van loading areas. From The Westin Westminster: Call 303.227.0000 to schedule your pick-up. Taxi Services: Taxi charges are $75. Choose from a few companies that service The Westin Westminster. Yellow Cab Freedom Cab Metro Cab 303.777.7777 303.444.4444 303.333.3333 17 Western Aquatic Plant Management Society March 28 - 30, 2011 – Westminster, CO Charter Transportation: Have a large group? Looking to shuttle them around for a special event or activity? The Westin Westminster partners with some of the best companies in Denver to assist you with large groups. Arrow Stage Lines Premier Charters 303.373.9119 303.289.2222 Destination Management Companies (DMC): A DMC can assist you with various planning and coordination details so that your group benefits from the best local services. The Westin Westminster partners with some of the best planners in the Denver area. Contact any one of our preferred companies, and mention the Westin sent you. Arrangers Convention Designs DSC 800.432.1492 303.650.8858 800.372.7686 www.arrangers.com www.conventiondesigns.com www.dsc-co.com THINGS TO DO AND SEE ACTIVITIES: • AMC Movie Theater 24 - 150 ft/0.1 km • Splitz Bowling Center - 0.2 mi/0.3 km • Flatiron Crossing Shopping Center - 5.0 mi/8.1 km • Westminster Promenade GOLF & SKI: • Heritage at Westmoor Golf Club - 2.0 mi/3.2 km • Legacy Ridge Golf Course - 2.0 mi/3.2 km • Colorado National Golf Club - 8 mi/13 km • Eldora Ski Resort - 27.7 mi/44.3 km • Vail Ski Area - 90.0 mi/144.8 km • Winter Park - 80.0 mi/128.8 km • Loveland Ski Area - 61.6 mi/99.1 km • Breckenridge -84.1 mi/121.8 km ATTRACTIONS: • Butterfly Pavilion and Insect Center - 1.0 mi/1.6 km • Water World - 15.0 mi/24.1 km • Ice Center at The Promenade • Colorado Convention Center - 15 mi/24.1 km • Coors Field - 13 mi/20.9 km • Invesco Field at Mile High - 14 mi/22.5 km • The Pepsi Center - 14 mi/22.5 km 18 Western Aquatic Plant Management Society March 28 - 30, 2011 – Westminster, CO • • • • • • • • • • The Denver Art Museum - 16 mi/25.7 km The Denver Museum of Nature & Science - 15 mi/24.1 km Downtown Aquarium - 14 mi/22.5 km The Children's Museum of Denver - 14 mi/22.5 km Elitch Gardens Theme Park - 14 mi/22.5 km The Denver Botanic Gardens - 16 mi/25.7 km 1st Bank Center- 3 mi/4.8 km Denver Mint - 13.0 mi/20.9 km Denver Center for the Performing Arts - 15 mi/24.1 km Denver Zoo - 11.1 mi/17.8 km PLACES OF INTEREST: • Boulder - 15 mi/24 km • Colorado Springs - 65.0 mi/104.6 km • Vail - 105.0 mi/169.0 km • Aspen - 135.0 mi/217.3 km • Rocky Mountain National Park - 53.2 mi/85.1 km MUSEUMS & CULTURE Denver Art Museum 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy., Denver, CO 80204 720-865-5000 denverartmuseum.org A wide range of world-class European, American and Western art, including one of the nation's most extensive Native American collections. Denver Museum of Nature and Science 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, Colorado 80205 303-322-7009 dmns.org Sit back for the planetarium show, tour fascinating exhibits, and experience the excitement of an IMAX® film. The Denver Center for the Performing Arts Speer & Arapahoe, Denver, Colorado 303-893-4100 denvercenter.org Only Lincoln Center offers more seating than this premier Western cultural complex featuring nine theaters, and offering a vibrant calendar of nationally touring productions as well as local performances. 19 Western Aquatic Plant Management Society March 28 - 30, 2011 – Westminster, CO Denver Botanic Gardens 1005 York St., Denver, CO 80206 720-865-3585 botanicgardens.org With a wide range of stunning gardens, The Denver Botanic Gardens define and celebrate our Western identity, and our unique high altitude climate and geography. Denver Zoo East 23rd Ave. & Colorado Blvd. Denver, CO 80205 View 3,500 different animals, representing over 650 species, in particular Predator Ridge, Tropical Discovery, Primate Panorama and the Dragons of Komodo exhibit. SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium 1701 Bryant St., Denver, CO 80204 720-258-3000 invescofieldatmilehigh.com Exposed steel girders arch to the sky, making the Broncos' home a striking addition to the downtown skyline. 1STBANK Center 11450 Broomfield Lane., Broomfield, CO 80021 303-410-0700 1stbankcenter.com Formerly known as the Broomfield Event Center, 1STBANK Center is the premiere mid-sized event venue in the Denver area, and it's just 10 minutes from the Westin Westminster. The venue can hold up to 6,500 people and can accommodate live music, family shows, sporting events, community functions and more. 1STBANK Center is operated by Peak Entertainment, a new partnership formed by AEG Live Rocky Mountains and Kroenke Sports Enterprises, two of Colorado's premier entertainment corporations. AEG Live, the live-entertainment division of Los Angeles-based AEG, is dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performance, touring for a variety of programming, and multi-media production. Special rates for 1STBANK Center guests. Coors Field 2001 Blake St., Denver, CO 80205 303-292-0200 rockies.mlb.com Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon or evening watching the Colorado Rockies play ball at Denver's downtown ballpark, which offers some of the best mountain views in the region. 20 Western Aquatic Plant Management Society March 28 - 30, 2011 – Westminster, CO Pepsi Center 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, CO 80204 303-405-1100 pepsicenter.com Home to the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche, the Pepsi Center also hosts a full calendar of concerts and special events. The Can, as locals call it, is an area landmark. OTHER LOCAL ATTRACTIONS Water World 1800 W. 89th Avenue, Federal Heights CO 80260 www.waterworldcolorado.com Water World, one of America's largest family water parks, is located just 15 minutes north of downtown Denver, Colorado, on 64 beautifully landscaped acres. Water World is celebrating it's 30th year of operation this year. Since we opened in 1979 with the first two water slides in the state of Colorado, we now boast over 46 water adventures, and have been rated as one of America's top ten water parks by the Travel Channel. Adventure Golf & Raceway 9650 N. Sheridan Blvd. Westminster, CO 80031 www.adventuregolfandraceway.com Welcome to the premier Denver miniature golf and Denver Go Karts facility located in Westminster, Colorado where you will have an incredible time of Denver family fun. At Adventure Golf and Raceway you can golf on 3 of America's most unique 18-hole miniature golf courses and race around Colorado's first and only outdoor electric go-kart track, and much more. Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy,. Morrison, CO 80465 720-865-2494 redrocksonline.com This striking one-of-a-kind outdoor performing arts venue is majestically set between natural massive red rock boulders. A concert here is as captivating for the breathtaking views of Denver as it is for the world-renowned acoustics. Downtown Denver & LoDo lodo.org Historic Lower Downtown Denver - known as LoDo - has been transformed into the city's hottest place to shop, eat, and play. From locally-owned boutiques and galleries to fine dining, and the hottest clubs, relax on one of LoDo's famous rooftop decks or explore Denver's 16th Street Mall. 21 Western Aquatic Plant Management Society March 28 - 30, 2011 – Westminster, CO Elitch Gardens Theme Park 2000 Elitch Circle, Denver, CO 80204 303-595-4386 elitchgardens.com Elitch Gardens Theme Park presents over 45 rides and attractions. Ride the thrilling Boomerang roller coaster, the Mind Eraser coaster, or make a splash at Island Kingdom Water Park. Downtown Aquarium 700 Water St., Denver, CO 80211 303-561-4450 downtownaquarium.com This world-class attraction offers an underwater adventure that spans the world's waterways. Coors Brewery 12th St. and Ford St., Golden, CO 80401 303-277-2337 coors.com In nearby Golden, the famed Coors Brewery offers daily tours complete with complimentary beer tastings; it produces more beer than any other brewery in the country. 22