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Home About The Center Associated Personnel Plant Directory Resources Contact Us Image Request The UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants (CAIP) is a multidisciplinary research, teaching and extension unit. The mission of The UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants is to develop and disseminate strategies for addressing the impact of invasive plants. MorePlant Directory Explore The mission of the CAIP Information Office is to increase the public’s awareness of invasive plants and their understanding of the need for invasive plant management and research. The CAIP Plant Directory contains: Management Plans, Prohibited Status, Indentification Cards & Videos, Line Drawings, and more. Featured PlantsArundo donax Giant reed Nonnative to Florida Management Plan Recognition Card Line DrawingArdisia crenata Coral ardisia Nonnative to Florida Management Plan Recognition Card Line DrawingAlternanthera philoxeroides Alligatorweed Nonnative to Florida Management Plan Recognition Card Line DrawingSolanum tampicense Wetland nightshade Nonnative to Florida Management Plan Recognition Card Line Drawing Additional Information and Resources Companion Websites Learn more about Florida waters, why it is important to manage plants, different methods, and other research and outreach objectives. Plant Management in Florida Waters The definitive resource on how and why aquatic plants are managed in Florida waters. This website discusses how and why professionals should consider an integrated approach to plant management. Invasive Plants in Florida Helpful information for those that are interested in learning about invasive plants in Florida. This website also provides activities and resources for teachers! The Latest View ArchiveNews Tools of the Trade: Monitoring Aquatic Plant Infestations Behind every public lake is a team of biologists, natural resource managers, researchers, and decision makers whose job is to manage our freshwater resources. Management decisions are based on data… News Why are aquatic plants managed? Plants are important to aquatic ecosystems. However, sometimes aquatic plant management is necessary. But if plants are important, why are aquatic plants sometimes managed? Well, the key to a healthy… News Why are plants important to aquatic ecosystems? As Floridians, we love our freshwater resources. Did you know Florida has over 1 million acres of freshwater? That’s about the size of Rhode Island! Many of our fondest memories are of boating… News New Invasion Sparks Research: Giant salvinia in Jacksonville Our recent blog post discussed preventative measures boaters can take to keep giant salvinia out of Florida’s waters. Since then, a new outbreak of the plant has been identified in Jacksonville… News Field Finds: Biologist Observes Uprooted Hydrilla Washed Over Native Plants Invasive aquatic plants negatively impact the success of native plant populations. As a biological scientist, one of the systems I visit frequently is Lake Cypress, located in South Central Florida… News Check It Out! Invasive Plant Management Guides After several discussions with invasive plant management groups in Florida, it was recognized that many land managers often lack access to resources about the technical aspects of herbicides for… Load MoreContact Us © 2024 University of Florida / IFAS / Center for Aquatic & Invasive Plants This page uses Google Analytics Google Privacy Policy | UF Privacy Policy Site Feedback Last Updated: May 6,...