Critical Issues Identified in the Workshop
Although many issues were discussed, we provide a brief literature summary of the following top five issues identified by the participants in the workshop and make recommendations regarding the issues:
- Integrated Plant Management
- Triploid Grass Carp
- Current and Future Chemical Management Practices for Hydrilla
- Water Regulation Schedules and the Use of Fluridone
- Wildlife and Fisheries Management
- Neither the issues identified nor the recommendations provided should be considered as having any particular ranking within this document.
- An additional section describing the Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Codes pertaining to management of aquatic plants in Florida is added to clarify the laws relating to aquatic plant management in Florida and what agencies are responsible with what legislative authority.