NEAPMS PLANT CAMP
Plant Camp 2025 has been scheduled to take place at the YMCA Camp of Maine in Winthrop, Maine from September 2-4.
The Northeast Aquatic Plant Management Society (NEAPMS) will be hosting its fourth “Plant Camp” in 2025. This intensive three-day program is geared toward individuals currently working as aquatic plant managers, those involved in regulation of aquatic plants, and students in the field of aquatics.
A staff of regional experts and industry specialists will provide in-person training and coursework in the following:
aquatic plant identification
introduction to field sampling (including local field trips)
best management practices for nuisance species
data collection and reporting tools used in aquatic plant management
Date: September 2-4, 2025
Location: YMCA Camp of Maine, 305 Winthrop Center Road, Winthrop, Maine 04364
Cost: $200 (includes lodging and meals)
Included Lodging: Shared bunk houses with electricity and bathroom. Camp-style shower facilities are in nearby buildings. Cabins can hold up to 4 people, we will attempt to honor roommate requests to the best of our ability. Participants must bring their own bedding.
Optional Lodging : On your own. Search: Augusta, Maine (not included in registration)
Registration: Opens April 1, 2025 / Space is limited, capped at 50 participants
Student Scholarships Available! (see below) Apply by May 1, 2025
PLANT CAMP 2025 SPONSORS
Plant Camp Instructors and Planning Committee
Plant Camp 2025 Planning Committee
Denise Blanchette, Maine DEP
Meg Modley, Lake Champlain Basin Program
Heather Desko, New Jersey Water Supply
Chris Doyle, Naiad Consultants
Erika Haugh, NC Division of Water Resources
Beth Connors, Maine DEP
C. Barre Hellquist, Professor Emeritus, MA College of Liberal Arts
Don Cameron, Retired Botanist with Maine Natural Heritage Program
Christine Guerette, Lake Stewards of Maine
Brett Willard, Lake Stewards of Maine
Ken Wagner, Water Resource Services
Will Stevenson, Solitude Lake Management
Josh Burnside, SePRO
Catherine McGlynn, NY DEC
Don Cameron
Jeremy Crossland, USArmy CEHQ
Jon Gosselin, SePRO
Kara Sliwoski, MA DEP
Eric Doucette, Maine Natural Areas Program
Toni Pied, Maine DEP
Plant Camp 2025 Instructors
Eric Doucette - Maine Natural Areas Program
Doug Suitor – Maine Department of Environmental Protection
Beth Connors - Maine Department of Environmental Protection
C. Barre Hellquist, Professor Emeritus, MA College of Liberal Arts
Don Cameron – Retired Botanist with Maine Natural Heritage Program
Christine Guerette - Lake Stewards of Maine
Brett Willard – Lake Stewards of Maine
Ken Wagner - Water Resources Services
Sharon Mann – AIS Program Manager 7 Lake Alliance
Plant Camp Scholarships are Available
NEAPMS strives to foster a diverse and inclusive environment through it's student programs and initiatives.
3 Full Scholarships to Plant Camp are available for students from historically underrepresented groups.
Historically underrepresented groups are those who have, throughout history, had lower representation in higher education and/or aquatic plant management careers due to structural discrimination and racism. Underrepresented groups include ethnic minority students (African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic and Latinos) as well as LGBTQ+ students.
Scholarship Sponsors Include:
Northeast Aquatic Plant Management Society (NEAPMS) (www.neapms.org)
North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) (www.nalms.org)