Who Should attend?
Along with all TAPMS members; those interested in aquatic plant management, restoration and management of water and wetland resources are invited to attend. Regardless of your role in public or private sectors, varying from aquatic weed management to water resource manager, the TAPMS conference will provide useful and the latest information from professionals in the industry.
Topics Covered
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Aquatic plant management tools and techniques
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Recent technological advances
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New research relevant to your work
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Environmental laws and regulations
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Public outreach initiatives
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Business development
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TAPMS business
All TDA certified aquatic pesticide applicators can receive up to 5 CEU credits.
Early Registration ($225.00) for the 2026 Annual Meeting is open now until October 1st.
Registration will then increase to regular prices ($250.00) beginning October 2 through November 9.
Sponsors must be registered by October 15, 2026, to guarantee recognition on printed meeting materials.
No service fee will be incurred for payments made by check.
If you would like to pay using a credit card, please select the PayPal option to be redirected to PayPal and then select "Pay with debit/credit card".
Sponsorship information can be found HERE.
TAPMS is seeking deserving college students enrolled in relevant academic programs in Texas.
The 2026 David Allen Bass Scholarship is a $ 1,500 scholarship to be awarded at the TAPMS banquet on November 9, 2026, in Athens, Texas; applicants are strongly encouraged to attend. Scholarships will be awarded based on academic excellence, professional and extracurricular activities, career goals, and contributions to aquatic plant science and management, or to the TAPMS focus in the fields of biology and ecology. Applicants must be current students at the time of the scholarship award (November 2026) and be registered for the 2026 conference to apply for a scholarship; a presentation is preferred but not required.
Scholarship applications must be received by October 30, 2026, and should be submitted via email to the Scholarship Committee at txapms@gmail.com. Please prepare your application as a PDF or Microsoft Word document in the format outlined HERE.
2026 Annual Meeting Program
Agenda - Overview COMING SOON
Tour the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center Monday, Nov. 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Abstract submission is now open through October 1, 2026! You are invited to submit an abstract for an oral presentation related to aquatic vegetation management and preservation of natural aquatic environments. Presentations often include topics on the control of invasive aquatic plants (hydrilla, HAB, water hyacinth, etc.), conservation and propagation of native aquatic plant species. Presentations should be 15 minutes with an expected 5-minute Q&A period. For previous TAPMS presentations, please visit our Archives.
Because student presentations and participation are valuable contributions to this mission, the Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Foundation (AERF) is offering full reimbursement for travel costs associated with delivering conference presentations and attending the 2026 Texas Aquatic Plant Management Society Annual Conference in Athens, Texas. Travel funding is offered on a reimbursement basis only for costs of airfare, lodging, and meals incurred during the conference, as outlined HERE.
Outstanding Student Presentation Awards will be given following the award criteria found HERE.
The abstract submission deadline is October 1, 2026, but early submissions are preferred.