The Northern Lakes Manager The Nor thern L akes Man ager

Volume 04, Issue 2

Department of the Interior News Update Office of the Secretary For Immediate Release: July 29, 2004

Inside this issue: DOI News Update MI Governor signs HB 4730

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Raffle Notice

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Industry Updates MAPMS Bits and Pieces

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2005 Conference Location

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Hope for the “Everyday Joe Applicator”

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MI Gov. signs HB 4730 cont.

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Call for Papers

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MAPMS Members have their say on ESA

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Please Pass the Salt!!

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2004 Conference Photos

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Invaders Heading North?

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The President’s Corner

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MAPMS Committee Chairs

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From the Editor...

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25th Conf. Pre-Reg. Form

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New Member Data Form

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2004-5 Sustaining Members

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2004 Auction Donors List

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MAPMS Board of Directors

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NML Sponsors

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U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, NOAA FISHERIES ISSUE REGULATIONS TO IMPROVE ENDANGERED SPECIES CONSULTATION PROCESS FOR PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA Fisheries today finalized new regulations establishing for the first time a more efficient approach to ensure protection of threatened and endangered species as part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s approval process for pest control products. The regulations were developed following a comprehensive scientific review of EPA’s risk assessment methodology. The improved review procedures, developed in cooperation with EPA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will provide a workable and efficient framework to ensure necessary measures are taken to protect fish and wildlife. At the same time, the procedures will ensure that farmers have the pest-control products they need continued on page 5…

December, 2004

MI Governor Granholm signs HB 4730 By Joe Bondra

HB 4730 was signed by Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm and became law October 1st . HB 4730 was sponsored by Michigan Aquatic Applicators Association (MAMA) and was the culmination of 3 years in effort. Most all of the MAMA members are also long time MAPMS members. The legislation ensures timely issuance of aquatic nuisance plant control permits, streamlines the permit system, establishes a permit fee structure and mandates that whole lake treatments with fluridone be considered on a case by case basis based on science. In short HB4730 ensures the commercial applicator an answer on a permit application in 30 days or by May 1st, eliminates the need for the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to review and issue permits for small ponds with no outlets and minimal State concern, gives the DEQ enough money to hire and maintain additional staff to review permits, can continued on page 7…

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Raffle Notice

By Derek Brookshire, Chair Now that this season is behind us, it’s time to start thinking about the 2005 season. We are currently soliciting for items or money with the value of $1,000.00 or more to be used in the raffle. Please keep this in mind that the money that is generated from the raffle items may go back into the general fund to ensure the financial strength of MAPMS. We encourage more companies to get involved. If you wish to donate to the raffle, please contact: DEREK BROOKSHIRE (810) 621-5404 OR BY EMAIL : [email protected] By January 1ST 2005. We would like to thank both AQUATIC CONTROL and CYGNET ENTERPRISES for their support in donating to the raffle in the past.

Attend the th

25 Annual Midwest Aquatic Plant Management Society Conference March 5-7, 2005

Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel and Suites Indianapolis, Indiana

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The Northern Lakes Manager

The Northern Lakes Manager is an official publication of the Midwest Aquatic Plant Management Society. The bylaws of the MAPMS state that the purpose of this Society is to "assist in promoting the management of aquatic vegetation, to provide for the scientific and educational advancement of members, to encourage scientific research, to promote an exchange of information among members, and to extend and develop public interest in the discipline”. Any reference to product brand names or specific technologies is not to be construed as an endorsement by this Society or the newsletter editorial committee. Nor, should the omission of any product brand name or specific technologies be construed as a criticism or invalidation of the same parties. Furthermore, the views or opinions expressed by the contributors to this newsletter do not necessarily reflect those of the MAPMS. Readers are encouraged to submit papers or comments to the NORTHERN LAKES MANAGER. All correspondence should be directed to:

James Kannenberg, Editor Midwest Aquatic Plant Management Society c/o Applied Biochemists W175 N11163 Stonewood Dr. Suite 234 Germantown, WI 53022 [email protected]

Any portion of this newsletter may be copied or reprinted; provided that proper credit is given. The acknowledgement should include the author’s name, the date of publication, the name of the newsletter (The NORTHERN LAKES MANAGER, a publication of the Midwest Aquatic Plant Management Society), and the appropriate volume and issue numbers.

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Industry Update By Joe Bondra

The last few years have seen a lot of change in the aquatics industry. 2004 was no exception. The introduction of Habitat herbicide and Green-Clean Pro algaecide has everyone excited about the possibility of other new chemistries that may become available in the near future. •

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BASF introduced Habitat, Imazypyr a.i. 2 pounds per gallon, in 2004. Habitat is a low-volume herbicide used primarily for controlling emergent aquatic plants such as Cattails, Phragmites and Purple Loosestrife. Because Habitat is a low-volume herbicide there is little product used compared to existing products. Rates can range from 1-6 pints per acre depending on species. Early treatment results have shown great control of nuisance vegetation. GreenClean Pro from Biosafe Systems is now available in 50 pound bags. This new formulation of GreenClean differs from the original formulation of GreenClean that was 50% active in that the new GreenClean Pro is 85% active Sodium Carbonate Peroxyhydrate. The application rates range from 2-90 pounds per acre foot depending on growth. This is a significant reduction in the amount of product needed per acre foot and makes GreenClean Pro much easier to use in large scale treatments. Another big change in 2004 was the purchase of Griffin, LLC’s Turf, Nursery, Ornamental and Aquatic product line by SePRO. The aquatic products now being handled by SePRO will include Avast!, K-Tea and Komeen.

Do you have an industry update? If you do, please send information to: Joe Bondra Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. 1860 Bagwell Flint, MI 48503 810-744-0540 [email protected] Do you have an interesting item or article you would like to see included in The NLM? If you do, please forward it to: James Kannenberg, Editor MAPMS c/o Applied Biochemists W175 N11163 Stonewood Dr Suite 234 Germantown, WI 53022 [email protected]

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A Reminder…

The deadline for items for the next issue of

The Northern Lakes Manager Is January 15, 2005

Please send us your latest news, articles, ideas and pictures to help us make the NLM the best newsletter in the industry!!!

Don’t Forget! Donations for the

Silent Auction are now being accepted! Please contact: Derek Brookshire Aquatic Nuisance Plant Control, Inc. P.O. Box 160 Swartz Creek, MI 48473 810-621-5404 [email protected] All proceeds from the Silent Auction go into the general fund.

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Don’t forget to visit our web site!! Recent copies of The Northern Lakes Manager are now on-line, as well as the re-emergence of the AquaEvent Calendar. Check out the links to other Aquatic Plant Management sites as well as our sustaining members’ sites. Conference registration information is also available.

www.mapms.org Bookmark it now!!!

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2005 MAPMS Annual Conference Location By Jim Kannenberg

The 25th Annual MAPMS Conference will return to its founding state in 2005. The conference will be held at the Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel and Suites, just on the NE part of town. The Sheraton offers full conference facilities and amenities. This year’s location is close to many shopping and dining opportunities as well as only a short drive from many area attractions including the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (20 miles). The Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel and Suites is a return visit for the MAPMS, and has proven to be more than suitable for our needs. Please join us in celebrating 25 great years of promoting the advancement of sound aquatic plant management in the Midwest. I hope to see you all in March!

MAPMS News Bits and Pieces Jim Kannenberg

•The MAPMS Board of Directors would like to extend an invitation to all interested members to become involved with any of the Society’s committees or activities. Every successful conference has its roots in volunteer efforts. •All items donated for the Annual MAPMS Conference will be designated for the Silent Auction or for the “Big” Raffle. The decision as to how an item is designated will be determined by the MAPMS Board of Directors. •The Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Foundation has a draft titled “Best Management Practices Handbook for Aquatic Plant Management in Support of Fish and Wildlife Habitat” on their web site at http://www. aquatics.org/bmp.htm.

The 25th Annual

MAPMS Conference will be held at the

Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel and Suites 8787 Keystone Crossing Indianapolis, IN 46240 Phone (317) 846-2700 Fax (317) 574-6775 MARCH 5-7, 2005 Mark your calendars now!!

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Department of the Interior News Update Office of the Secretary For Immediate Release: July 29, 2004

to grow food, consumers can continue to use household disinfectants and lawn care products, and mosquito control products will continue to be available for use by public health authorities. Under the Endangered Species Act, EPA must consult with the Services to ensure that registration of products under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of federally listed threatened or endangered species or result in the destruction or adverse modification of critical habitat. The two services proposed the regulations in January and received extensive public comment. Because of the complexity of consultations to examine the effects of pest-control products, there have been almost no consultations completed in the past decade. A recent court decision cited the lack of consultations in limiting the use of essential agricultural pest-control products. Under existing law, EPA routinely evaluates the broad impact of pest-control products on the environment, including the effects on endangered species and other non-target organisms. Before proposing this rule, scientists and regulators within the Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA Fisheries spent a year conducting an extensive review of EPA’s approach to ecological risk assessment and offered recommendations that EPA has incorporated. Based on this scientific review, together with an understanding of EPA’s considerable scientific expertise, the Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA Fisheries concluded that EPA’s approach to risk assessment will produce determinations that reliably assess the effects of these products on listed species and critical habitat. "This is the first administration to address a long-standing need to create a workable frame-

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work to protect species, ranging from salmon to butterflies and songbirds, ensuring that the potential effects of thousands of pest-control products are examined in a timely and comprehensive manner,” Service Director Steve Williams said. “At the same time, we are making sure that farmers can continue to provide abundant food for our country and that consumers can continue to use many popular household and garden products.’” “The two agencies completed a scientific review of EPA’s risk assessment process, and concluded it allows EPA to make accurate assessments of the likely effects of pesticides on threatened and endangered species,” said Bill Hogarth, assistant administrator, NOAA Fisheries. “We’ve worked with EPA to make sure that this new process will help eliminate the chances of pesticides harming threatened and endangered species. This approach will allow the Services to focus their resources on those consultations that will have the greatest benefit for the species. I am very pleased that we are able to help expedite the pesticide review process.” “Today’s final regulations, if implemented appropriately, will greatly improve the sciencebased decision-making process for protecting endangered species,” said Susan B. Hazen, EPA’s principal deputy assistant administrator for prevention, pesticides, and toxic substances. “This successful collaboration between the services and EPA will lead to stronger protections for endangered species faster.” “Agricultural producers are the first-line conservationists. We applaud the proposed efficiencies in this rule as a way to protect the health of our families and neighbors while we continue to provide food for our communities. The new consultation process compliments our efforts to reduce the potential impacts of pest management activities on wildlife as well as soil, water and air quality,” said Bruce continued on page 6….

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Department of the Interior News Update

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Knight, USDA’s chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service. As finalized, these counterpart regulations will allow: · By using the most sophisticated scientific methodologies available to protect wildlife from potential pesticide risks, EPA could determine that the use of a pest-control product is “not likely to adversely affect” a listed species or its critical habitat without either concurrence of the Services or informal consultation. The wildlife agencies would perform periodic reviews of the methods that EPA employs to arrive at these determinations to ensure EPA is making determinations that are consistent with the requirements of the ESA. · When formal consultation is required, EPA may utilize an optional procedure to develop a determination of the effects of the pest-control product on listed species for the Services’ review. The procedure also allows EPA to request direct involvement of representatives of the Services in the effects analysis. As required by law, the Services would make the final determination whether threatened or endangered species are likely to be jeopardized by a FIFRA action. Manufacturers register a wide variety of products, ranging from agricultural pesticides to commonly used household products, which are regulated under FIFRA. As a result of EPA's ongoing reevaluation of previously registered pest-control products, as well as the recent litigation, the three agencies anticipate a significant increase in the number of future consultations. -DOI-

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Hope for the “Everyday Joe Applicator” By Mark Litwiler

This past year I was nominated and voted to be a member of the MAMPS Board of Directors. This may be a little thing in some people’s minds, but a huge compliment for someone like me. I am just an “everyday Joe applicator” that has struggled through tough treatment seasons just like all of you. I want you to know how proud I am to be a member of such a respected association. It was sixteen years ago when I first strapped on a backpack and slogged through the wetlands, swamps, alligators, and snakes of south Florida. I couldn’t identify hydrilla from water hyacinths, from naiads. I could spot a cattail however. That first season was the longest treatment season of my life. It is something that I wouldn’t wish on Joe Bondra! If you were to tell me back then where I would be today I would say that you were sniffing too much copper sulfate! I really didn’t think that I would make it through that first year. To be around 16 years later in the Midwest as a part of one of the best aquatic plant management societies in the nation, you would be CRAZY! It is because of organizations such as the MAPMS and Florida Aquatic Plant Management Society (FAMPS) that I have learned so much about aquatic plants, spray techniques, product formulations, and other research that is going on in our world. Another great aspect of the APMS is the fellowship and networking among members that makes this an invaluable experience for all of us. Why do I say all of this? Well, for all of you new applicators to the aquatics industry, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Believe it or not, you are the future MAPMS Board of Directors. I believe that the aquatic industry is still in its infancy and one of the best trades to learn and be a part of. If you stick it out and learn constantly about our industry, I promise you will not regret it. If this “everyday Joe applicator” can make it, I am more than sure that you can too!

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MI Governor Granholm signs HB 4730 By Joe Bondra

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allow for whole lake treatments with fluridone above the previously mandated 6PPB bump 6PPB where needed based on science and basically ensures lake front property owners the basic right to maintain their property values using EPA approved and tested products and science based management techniques.

Dr. Doug Pullman, Rep. John Stako, Governor Jennifer Granholm, Dick Pinagel and Joe Bondra gather at the signing of HB 4730.

Call for Papers Program Chairperson and Vice-President, Bob Johnson, asks potential speakers of our 2005 conference to contact him with proposed presentations and/or papers for the 2005 Annual Conference in Indianapolis, IN. Please provide Bob with the following: • • •

Presentation Title Presenter and/or Authors Contact Information and Time

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Audio-visual Needs Preferred Date (cannot be guaranteed) 50-75 Word Abstract (brief) Bibliography or Curricula Vitae Bob Johnson

Aquatic Systems P.O. Box 233 Brownstown, IN 47220 Phone: 1-866-442-0420 [email protected]

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MAPMS Members have their say on ESA By David Isaacs

Early in 2004, the MAPMS Board of Directors asked our membership to support the establishment of Counterpart Regulations through the federal rule making process. The purpose of this regulation was to establish a process by which the various federal agencies could fulfill their duties of ensuring the protection of threatened and endangered species. Many of you supported this effort by submitting public comment on this issue. On July 29, 2004, there was a news release issuing final Coun-

terpart Regulations for consultations between the agencies when EPA is registering a pesticide to assure no harm to endangered species. These regulations will help keep safe and effective pesticides available for use in our industry. MAPMS and its members made a strong contribution through public comments in support of these regulations. The rewards of your efforts are reflected in the News Release on page 1. Thank you for your support.

Please Pass The Salt!!!!

ensure good nutrition. I have it from a reliable source that all Bill has to do is bang his back gate, and the Bass and Catfish swim in like cattle to be fed. Ron is a relative newcomer to the fish feeding game in comparison to Bill, but still enjoys it all the same. He and his grandchildren literally do hand feed the fish; I’ve personally seen it done. The amazing thing is that they were hand feeding them whole hotdogs and whole chicken drumsticks. Further investigation revealed that Bill and Ron had to find another food source when it became difficult to get the frozen fatty Chubs. They tried several different items, including turkey hot dogs, beef fat, and then the chicken drumsticks. So far the hotdogs and the drumsticks are the preferred food. Bill states that the secret to success was to salt the items that were not already salty; otherwise, the fish spit them out or ignored them. Question????? Does salt give fish high blood pressure? All I know is, if they start feeding the fish hams, I’m not going in the water.

By Lyle Erickson

Did you know that Large-mouth Bass and Catfish prefer salt on their food? I didn’t before I met the following two gentlemen. I have known Bill Roesler and Ron Guzzo for a number of years, since treating their lakes for the Village of Lindenhurst. Bill Roesler is the current president of the Lindenhurst Lakes Commission, and Ron Guzzo is a past board member of many years. These gentlemen, the rest of the Lakes Commission, Jim Stevens the Village Administrator, the past and current mayor, all have worked very hard to improve the quality of the lakes within the village. Bill and Ron have taken it one step further by trying to improve the quality of their fish!!!!!! They have taken it upon themselves to feed the fish by their homes. This, in itself, is nothing out of the ordinary, as many people like to feed their fish. But wait, it gets more interesting!!!!! Bill is a self taught biologist/limnologist/ ichthyologist/entomologist etc., etc., and is very knowledgeable about a lake ecosystem. Bill started feeding the fish near his home around 1996. Not satisfied with fish pellets, he started hand feeding the Bass and Catfish frozen fatty Chubs, to which he added vitamins E and C to

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2004 Conference Photos By Derek Brookshire

From left to right, top to bottom: • Saturday Applicators panel. • Pre-conference board meeting takes a break • A good turn-out for the general session • Good discussions at the BASF booth • Joe Bondra at the ready • Lunch is served! • Heavy discussions at a break • Presentation of the president’s gavel to David Isaacs • Pre-banquet raffle dealings • Tyler Koschnick hosts the annual raffle • Elimination drawing for the big raffle prizes

Don’t Forget!!!

Donations for the Silent Auction are now being accepted!

Please contact:

Derek Brookshire 810-621-5404 or [email protected] All proceeds from the Silent Auction go into the general fund.

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INVADERS MOVING NORTH? By Dr. Carol Lembi, Purdue University

Two “new” invasive aquatic plant species in Indiana were recently brought to my attention. An article entitled “Aquatic plant from Brazil invades Bloomington lake” appeared in our local papers on September 1. The plant is, of course, Brazilian elodea (Egeria densa), and it was found in Griffy Reservoir (109 acres) near the Indiana University campus. Having read this, I was sort of on the lookout for the plant when I accepted an invitation to speak at a pond management clinic in Switzerland County (didn’t know we had mountains, did you?), which is along the Ohio River. I always ask people to bring in their problem plants, and to my surprise, a pond owner brought in some very healthy Brazilian elodea. This was the first time I had seen it in Indiana. The fisheries biologist said he had seen it in another pond, and Bob Johnson and the folks at Aquatic Control have treated it in a few sites, so it clearly has become established in the state. The current distribution map (http://plants.usda. gov) shows that Brazilian elodea is established all along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts and in the southern half of the U.S. The map also includes Illinois, so it should be no surprise to find it in Indiana and probably other Midwestern states. The major cause for its spread has been attributed to the fact that it is an attractive and commonly-used aquarium plant. The other plant that came to my attention is yellow floatingheart (Nymphoides peltata). A homeowner said that he had purchased this water garden plant from Lowe’s and it was taking over his pond. I visited the site in southeastern Indianapolis, and sure enough, the pond was about ¾ covered with floatingheart. Before he had realized how much of a problem this plant was going to cause, he had given some to a neighbor, so it shouldn’t be long before retention ponds throughout Indianapolis are infested with this plant. The distribution map for yellow waterheart extends in a slant from Texas to Vermont, and it

includes Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Clearly both of these plants have become naturalized in very localized sites in the lower Midwest for at least a few years. They now, however, seem to be spreading to the point that they are becoming problems, and, given their popularity as aquarium and water garden plants, there is probably no end in sight. According to Don Garling (Michigan State University), a series of bills (Senate bills No. 1420-1426) have been introduced to the Michigan legislature to ban the sale of certain nonnative aquatic plants (including Brazilian elodea and yellow floatingheart) in the state. (To follow the progression of the bills, go to http://www.michiganlegislature.org/mileg.asp?page=Home) Such action will be needed by all northern states to slow the spread of these species. It might be a good idea to summarize, perhaps at our annual meeting, the bills that have been introduced or passed on this type of legislation. Another species we are looking for is Arundo donax. It is cited as being in Illinois, and it reportedly has been planted as an ornamental in Indiana. I have not spotted it in my travels or received any samples of it, so if it is present in Indiana, it has not yet posed a problem. We are more concerned about the rapid spread of the European haplotypes of Phragmites australis right now. This strain is rapidly moving along our interstates from north to south rather the other way around. Just as I was getting firsthand experience with Brazilian elodea and yellow floatingheart, I found out that our local WalMart was selling water garden kits containing purple loosestrife seed. This is one of the few invasive aquatic plant species that is illegal to sell in Indiana. Apparently, they pulled it off their shelves before I or our state inspectors could call them on it. continued on page 11….

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The Presidents Corner

Bill Ratajczyk, President It is the Holidays again and another season has come gone. It is that time of the year for people outside of our industry to ask, “So what do you do in the off season?” I know our answer is, “Off season, what is that!” Wait… I am having an episode of déjà vu. That’s the same line that I started with in my 1999 fall newsletter address. The fact is the same line still holds true. What also is true is that our 2004 Conference was a great success. Thank you to our dedicated Board of Directors and Members for their hard work and perseverance in making our March 04 meeting happen and also to our outstanding docket speakers from across the country. As a result of our member’s generosity, the silent auction raised over $5000 and raffle raised over $3,000. The trade shows floor was again packed with 18 exhibitors. Thank you to all of the companies and individuals who exhibited and donated their time, money and auction items to support our conference and scholarship fund in 2004. I look forward to meeting with all of you at our 2005 25th Anniversary Conference in Indianapolis, IN. Veteran president Bob Johnson is this year’s program chair so we can expect a dynamite 25th. Happy Holidays and best wishes to all!

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MAPMS Committees COMMITTEE

CHAIR/MEMBERS

Bylaws

Ed Braun Lyle Erickson

Citizen’s Advisory

Mark Litwiler Jason Broekstra Derek Brookshire Mike Essex

Editorial

Jim Kannenberg Derek Brookshire

Exhibits

Brian Suffern Jake Britton John Goidisik

Governmental Affairs

Brian Suffern Kevin Dahm

Internal Auditing

Joe Bondra Mark Litwiler

Local Arrangements 2005 Bob Johnson Derek Brookshire Mark Litwiler Membership

Jason Broekstra Joe Bondra Bob Johnson

Nominating

David Isaacs Joe Bondra Kevin Dahm Bill Ratajczyk

Past President

David Isaacs

Program 2005

Bob Johnson

INVADERS MOVING NORTH?

Publicity

Mark Litwiler Joe Bondra Bob Johnson Bill Ratajczyk

With invasive species like Brazilian elodea and yellow floatingheart in Indiana and Illinois, they are just a hop, skip, and jump away from states in the upper Midwest and elsewhere. But, keep in mind that these plants do not necessarily have to move from south to north, not when anyone can buy them at Lowe’s!

Scholarship

Ed Braun Joe Bondra Lyle Erickson

Silent Auction

Derek Brookshire Joe Bondra

Time & Place 2006

Derek Brookshire Jason Broekstra John Goidisik

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From the editor… Jim Kannenberg

Well, it has been a blessed year for me and I want to express my thanks to all who have kept my family in their thoughts and prayers. We were blessed two weeks after this year’s MAPMS conference with a healthy baby boy (Gideon). The stress of multiple false alarms and the anxiety of never knowing when “It’s time, honey!” would actually happen dissipated as the miracle of birth was once again bestowed on my family. I am very grateful for those of you who tolerated my stressed demeanor prior to this event. I would also like to express my gratitude to all who have supported our society this year. It means a lot to know that we have members dedicated to being good stewards of our industry. Whether it is through donations, sharing information, giving presentations, or just showing up at the annual conference, all efforts are appreciated. With the 2004 busy season a memory and new opportunities ahead, this time of year offers an opportunity for reflection and gratitude. Being grateful is a genuine attribute of the season, but it is often diluted by what can best be referred to as “Political Correctness” or “PC” for short. Being PC can mean diluting the value and meaning behind a symbol or subject to make it less offensive to those who think or believe differently, or it can mean using relevant terminology based on science to limit misrepresentations. PC is truly a double-edge sword. For example in our industry, we often say we are “controlling vegetation” rather than simply stating that we are killing weeds. To some, killing anything brings up visions of something dark and foreboding or even barbaric, and those plants that we call weeds may just be misunderstood or misplaced to someone else. Some rare individuals even feel that plants have feelings and may even scream, in their own plant-like way, when hurt. If that doesn’t cause nightmares after years of APM, I don’t know what will. (The algae! The algae! It just keeps screaming my name!) As you can see, using relevant terminology to describe aquatic plant management subjects can often avoid controversy fueled by misinformation and emotion, especially when dealing with the public. Discussing the benefits of a herbicide treatment, product efficacy, product breakdown and water use restrictions can often quell most fears. On the contrary, telling someone that your poisoning the water to kill the green crap probably won’t win you a place on any environmental group’s Christmas card list. The use of a word such as the non-PC word “poison” is menacing and too generalized for APM discussions. Terms such as herbicide and algaecide are more descriptive and politically correct in that they describe the general target (plants) without conjuring up images of dark smoking vials for clandestine operations. In the non-PC reality of the world, we all have poisons in our homes, and use poisons every day without much thought. It is not proper, though, to blurt out in polite company that you just finished poi-

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soning your lawn to kill dandelions or that you just poisoned your swimming pool with shock killing all the bacteria present. Let’s face it, even table salt can be poisonous if given in a sufficient dose, but we don’t hesitate to use it on most foods. Political Correctness can be extremely contagious creeping into almost any area of our daily lives. I even recently explained to someone that I would be assisting my state’s Department of Natural Resources in their efforts to manage the status of a state mammalian resource. In other words, I was going deer hunting (my efforts coming out of the barrel of a gun!). I didn’t know if the person was an anti-hunter, so I decided to be “PC”. Killing deer with guns sounds violent, while assisting in resource management sounds proper and much more “PC”. The moral of the PC story (in my usual round-about way) is to watch what you say and to whom, especially in our industry. A lot of damage can occur to the image of our industry by accidentally using an improper “trigger” term at the wrong time. This doesn’t mean being untruthful. Being truthful is key to maintaining integrity. Those who spew out misinformation don’t have integrity, and we need to separate ourselves from them by always being truthful, even when we are being “PC”. A final side note on the other side of the “PC” sword: don’t let Political Correctness dilute the important things in life. For example: Christmas. It’s about celebrating the birth of Christ; God’s son becoming man to die for our sins. This unbelievable gift of his humble birth in a gritty stable behind a crowded inn visited by lowly shepherds is often lost in the “holiday” shuffle, greed of the “season”, and twisted PC attitudes. There are even “PC” people in our society who want the “holiday season” to remove all reference to Christmas, God and Jesus. Guess what, Folks! This particular “holiday season” is all about Christmas, God and Jesus. Any dilutions to these references are absolutely ridiculous and discriminatory. Christmas is a Christian holiday, just as other religious holidays are just that, religious holidays, period. If the minority of “PC” people don’t like it, too bad. To warp Christmas into something it’s not is unacceptable in a country based on freedom of religion and freedom of speech. If you don’t share my views (which you are entitled to do), thank God or whatever you thank that we live in a society where we are free to choose our beliefs and where we are allowed to think independently of what may be “PC”. And for those who share my beliefs, have a blessed and joyous Christmas. The Northern Lakes Manager-Editorial Policy

The MAPMS may not necessarily endorse the opinions expressed in the Northern Lakes Manager. However, anyone is encouraged to submit their opinions to the Northern Lakes Manager to stimulate thought or dialog that will provide substantive benefit to the lake management community. Send your comments, editorials, advertising questions, and articles to: James Kannenberg, Editor MAPMS, c/o Applied Biochemists W175 N11163 Stonewood Dr., Suite 234 Germantown, WI 53022 [email protected]

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MAPMS 25th ANNUAL CONFERENCE PRE-REGISTRATION MARCH 5-7, 2005 Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel and Suites, Indianapolis, Indiana DEADLINE FOR PRE-REGISTRATION MARCH 1, 2005

Please fill out individual forms for each attendee and return to: MAPMS c/o Jason Broekstra—PLM P.O. Box 132 Caledonia, MI 49316

Make all checks payable to MAPMS. Pre-Registration

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Extra Banquet Tickets - (3/8)

$35.00

40.00

Single Day Conference Only Registration - (3/6 or 3/7)

$40.00

45.00

FULL REGISTRATION (CONFERENCE AND BANQUET) - (3/5 - 3/7)

Scholarship Donation (Optional):*

Cash

Auction/Raffle Item Donations (list):*

$ Value

*Note- Contributors will be acknowledged as Meeting Sponsors as follows based upon donation levels: BRONZE (under $350); SILVER($350-$749); GOLD($750-$1,000); PLATINUM (over $1,000). Exhibit Fees and contributions for other functions will be added to this amount. (Membership dues not included in total). ATTN: MAPMS MEMBERS OFFICIAL 2005 MEMBERSHIP DUES NOTICE TO CONTINUE RECEIVING MAILINGS AND NEWSLETTER, YOUR DUES MUST BE CURRENT. ACTIVE (Individual)

$20.00

SUSTAINING

100.00

STUDENT

8.00 TOTAL (Meeting Registration, Donations & Membership Dues) ENCLOSED

Name:

Title:

Company/Institution/Association/etc.:

Department:

Street Address: Telephone (Office): (

City: )

Fax: (

Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel and Suites 8787 Keystone Crossing Indianapolis, IN 46240 Phone (317) 846-2700 Fax (317) 574-6775

)

State:

Zip:

E-mail:

Room rates are $89.00 for single thru quad.

Call by Feb. 15, 2005 specify that you are with the Midwest Aquatic Plant Management Society to obtain this rate.

NOTE: FILL IN BACK SIDE FOR MEMBER DIRECTORY UPDATE IF YOU HAVE HAD CHANGES OR ARE A NEW MEMBER.

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Attention New Members Please complete & send this form to Jason Broekstra so we can update our membership records and maintain a current directory.

MEMBERSHIP DATA FORM TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP:

ACTIVE

STUDENT

SUSTAINING

Name:

DATE:

Title:

Company/Institution/Association/etc.:

Department:

Street Address: Telephone (Office): (

City: Fax: (

)

State:

Zip:

E-mail:

)

Aquatic Applicator Certification Number:

State:

Aquatic Applicator Certification Number:

State:

Aquatic Applicator Certification Number:

State:

Professional Interest and/or Service (Check all applicable categories) Lake Manager/Association Leader

Manufacturer

Chemical Applicator Aquatic Plant Harvester

Distributor

Government Rep.

Chemical Sales

State

Equipment Sales

Federal

Company Rep.

Fisheries Manager

Researcher/Educator

State

Student

Federal

Other:

Private

Briefly describe your company, personal, and/or professional interest and involvement in aquatic plant management. (50 words or less)

Percentage of time devoted to aquatic plant management: List in MAPMS Directory:

Yes

Years Experience: No

CORPORATE SUSTAINING MEMBER (REPRESENTATIVES) SHOULD FILL OUT AN ADDITIONAL FORM TO BE LISTED SEPARATELY FROM THEIR INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP. PLEASE SUBMIT TO: Jason Broekstra, Secretary/Treasurer-MAPMS c/o Professional Lake Management P.O. Box 132 Caledonia, MI 49316

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Sustaining Members 2004-2005 The Midwest Aquatic Plant Management Society recognizes the following sustaining member companies for their support of our conference and outside educational efforts. Many of these same companies and others provide educational donations and exhibit fees, which further contribute to our progress.

Applied Biochemists, Inc. Aquatic Control, Inc. Aquatic Management, Inc. Aquatic Mgt. Services Inc. Aquatic Nuisance Control, Inc. Aquatic Nuisance Plant Control, Inc. Aquatic Services, Inc. Aquatic Weed Control, Inc. Aqua-Weed Control, Inc. BASF BioSafe Systems Brewer International Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. Environmental Aquatic Management Griffin, L.L.C. Helena Chemical Company Integrated Lakes Management MCI Aquatic Management Northern Michigan Aquatics, Inc. Phelps Dodge Sales Co Professional Lake Management ProSource One UAP Timberland Weed Patrol, Inc.

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Thank You For Your Generosity... The Midwest Aquatic Plant Management Society extends its gratitude to the following contributors for their generous donations of money and silent auction items at our 2003 Annual Conference. Our thanks also goes out to the committee responsible for organizing the silent auction including Chair Jason Broekstra for “auditing” the proceeds and preparing the following list. Platinum ($1,000+ Level) Applied Biochemists

Griffin LLC

Aquatic Control

Otterbine-Barebo, Inc.

Brewer International

SePRO Corporation

Cerexagri

Syngenta

Cygnet Enterprises

Gold ($750+ Level) Aquatic Biologists, Inc.

Silver ($350+ Level) Aquatic Control, Inc.

Fenner & Esler Insurance

Aquatic Management

Green Water Laboratories, BCI Engineers

Aquatic Management

Hach Company

Aquatic Services, Inc.

Kasco Marine

BASF

UAP Timberland, LLC

Bio Safe Systems

Bronze ($100+ Level) Aquatic Environmental Consultants

Environmental Aquatic

Aquatic Nuisance Control Helena Chemical Co. Aquatic Nuisance Plant Control

Lake Management

Aquatic Pond Control

MCI Aquatic Management

Aquatic Systems, LLC

Northern Michigan Aquatics

Aquatic Weed Control

Professional Lake Management

Big Creek Fish & Aquatic

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Midwest Aquatic Plant Management Society Board of Directors 2004-2005 President

President-Elect Bill Ratajczyk Applied Biochemists S2630 Hwy K Reedsburg, WI 53959 800-558-5106 [email protected]

Robert L. Johnson Aquatic Systems P.O. Box 233 Brownstown, IN 47220 Phone: 1-866-442-0420 [email protected]

Vice-President

Kevin Dahm Environmental Aquatic Management P.O. Box 7239 Algonquin, IL 60102-7239 847-960-7252 [email protected]

Past-President

Dave Isaacs Aquatic Control, Inc. P.O. Box 100 Seymour, IN 47274 812-497-2410 [email protected]

Secretary-Treasurer Jason Broekstra Professional Lake Management P.O. Box 132 Caledonia, MI 49316 Phone: 616-891-1294 [email protected]

Editor

Jim Kannenberg Applied Biochemists W175 N11163 Stonewood Drive Suite 234 Germantown, WI 53022 800-558-5106 [email protected]

Directors

Joe Bondra Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. 1860 Bagwell Flint, MI 48503 810-744-0540 [email protected]

Edward Braun Indiana DNR Tri Lakes Fisheries Station 5570 N. Fish Hatchery Road Columbia City, IN 46725 219-691-3181 [email protected]

Derek Brookshire Aquatic Nuisance Plant Control, Inc. P.O. Box 160 Swartz Creek, MI 48473 810-621-5404 [email protected]

Lyle Erickson W.B. McCloud & Co. 1011A West Lunt Ave. Schaumburg, IL 60193 800-962-9828 [email protected]

Mark Litwiler SePRO Corporation 10562 Milton Ct. Fortville, IN 46040 Phone: 317-485-3183 [email protected]

Brian Suffern Marine Biochemists 6316 W. Eastwood Ct. Mequon, WI 53092 262-238-0406 [email protected]

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Aqua Control, Inc. Manufacturer of Aerators and Fountains

Chad Imig Sales Manager 201 Walnut St. Peru, IL 61354 member: IA, GCSAA, NALMS, MAPMS www.aquacontrol.com

Office 800 377 0019 Cell 815 252 5432 FAX 815 223 0066 [email protected]

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