Aquatic Plant Control Training, Tifton, GA

Needing some tips on how to control that pond weed? Or should I say pond weeds?

Below is some information on an upcoming workshop with Dr. Gary Burtle, University of Georgia Pond specialist. Just contact him for any information.

Aquatic weed control will be discussed in a classroom setting. Aquatic plants will be identified, using samples. Herbicide applicators, pond owners and county agents are asked to bring weed and water samples for examination and demonstration. 4 hours of aquatic herbicide applicator credit, category 26, have been applied for.

Program for Aquatic Plant Control Workshop

Date: December 17, 2010

Location: Blackshank Farm Meeting Room, off N. Carpenter Road, Tifton, GA

Contact: Gary Burtle, gburtle@uga.edu, 229-386-3364

Registration Fee: $10.00 fee is requested to cover a box lunch for all participants and literature handouts. A powerpoint presentation will be made during the lunch period.

Agenda:

10:00 AM Aquatic plant identification and invasive aquatic plant species

11:00 AM Chemical control of aquatic plants, new chemical labels

12:00 PM Lunch

12:30 PM Effective aquatic chemical application

1:00 PM Safety in aquatic chemical application

1:30 PM Alternatives to chemical control of aquatic plants

2:00 PM Exotic or invasive aquatic animals

2:30 PM Fish toxicants for pond fish population renovation

3:00 PM Adjourn

2010 GA-FL Sport Fish Pond Management Workshop

Time for the 2010 GA-FL Sport Fish Pond Management Workshop.
Come learn more about management of your pond for fishing!

Spend a day learning and understanding pond biology and proper management techniques from experts in the field. This program is for all pond owners, managers, and others interested in pond management, fishing, and the best natural resource management practices.

Topics and Demonstrations include:
· Water Quality
· Choosing a Fish Stocking Program
· Beaver Control Methods
· Weed ID and Management
· Pond Liming and Fertilization Methods
· Pond Shocking

Where: Bear Creek Education Forest
8125 Pat Thomas Parkway
Quincy, Florida 32351

When: Friday, August 27th, 9 A.M. to 1 P.M.

Cost: $25 by August 25th. Includes meal and a workbook. Pre-registration Required.


Register online at http://2010sfpmw.eventbrite.com/

2008 Sport Fish Pond Management Workshop

Spend a day learning and understanding pond biology and proper management techniques from experts in the field. This program is for all pond owners, managers, and others interested in pond management, fishing, and the best natural resource management practices.

Topics and Demonstrations include:
· Water Quality
· Choosing a Fish Stocking Program
· Beaver Control Methods
· Weed ID and Management
· Pond Liming and Fertilization Methods
· Pond Shocking

Where: Camp Piney Woods,
233 HWY 84W Bypass,
Thomasville, GA 31792

GPS Coordinates: 30˚52’24.04”N 84˚02’18.03”W
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When: Friday, September 26th,
8 A.M. to Noon, check in starts at 7:30

Cost: $25 by September 25th, $35 after.
Includes refreshments, meal and a workbook.

You can register by calling the Thomas County Extension Office, or by mailing in your payment to the Address below, and include your Name, City, Phone Number, Email Address, and how you heard about the workshop.

For more information and to register, contact R.J. Byrne, CEA

Phone: 229.225.4130
P.O. Box 49, Thomasville,GA 31799
Email: rjbyrne@uga.edu