FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
INVASIVE PLANT MANAGEMENT SECTION
INVASIVE PLANT
MANAGEMENT
APPLICATION
This application contains the forms required to obtain a permit for the control of aquatic vegetation pursuant to the rules of
Chapter 68F-20, Florida Administrative Code
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. The name, signature, address and telephone number of the riparian owner and the riparian owner's agent (if
applicable) must be provided on the application.
2. Persons representing multiple riparian owners such as governmental agencies and officers of homeowner
associations may apply without providing name, address, telephone and signature of all affected riparian owners.
3. The applicant must provide a map with clear directions to the proposed management site using county, state, and
U.S. highway names and route numbers.
4. The applicant must complete all sections of this application.
5. In addition to this application, the applicant must provide a detailed diagram of the proposed management site
which shall include, at a minimum, the following:
a. riparian owner's property boundaries.
b. approximate location of the water's edge.
c. all aquatic plant communities within the site identified by name or symbol, with clear depiction between
those plants which are to be controlled and those not to be controlled.
d. all permanent features such as docks, fences, trees, etc., located near the water’s edge.
e. dimensions of property, dimensions of vegetation proposed for control and vegetation not to be controlled.
f. legends that explain all symbols and patterns used.
6. Each applicant shall submit a complete application bearing original signatures (including maps and diagrams).
7. All documents must be of good quality, clearly legible and submitted on 8 1/2 X 11 inch paper.
8. A separate application is required for each waterbody.
9. Submission of false or inaccurate information may result in denial of the application or suspension or revocation of
the permit.
10. Riparian owners may, upon request, be required to show proof of ownership.
11. Applications are to be submitted to the regional biologist’s office as shown on page 6 of this form.
FWC Form 50-032(16) Page 1 of 6
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Date
Class ______________________
Received _____________________
To FWC _________________________
Natural ____________________
Complete _____________________
From FWC _______________________
OFW ______________________
Surveyed _____________________
Reviewer _________________________
Latitude ____________________
Permit # ______________________
WCODE _________________________
Longitude ___________________
APPLICANT INFORMATION (Please Print)
Name of
Riparian Owner __________________________________
Name of
Agent/Applicant ___________________________________
Mailing Address __________________________________
Mailing Address ___________________________________
__________________________________
___________________________________
__________________________________
___________________________________
Telephone __________________________________
Telephone
___________________________________
Natural ______ OFW _____ Class______
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Date
_____________________________Date________________
_____________________________Date________________
Received__________
Signature of Riparian Owner To GFC __________
Signature of Agent/Applicant
Complete__________
From GFC__________
Surveyed__________
Reviewer__________
Permit #__________
WCODE __________
CHECK
THE APPROPRIATE
BOX
Natural ______ OFW _____ Class______
New Permit
Modification to
Application
Existing Permit
Existing Permit Number ______________________________
WATERBODY INFORMATION
Name of Waterbody______________________________________________________________________________________
County of Waterbody_____________________________________________________________________________________
Acreage of Waterbody____________________________________________________________________________________
Type of Waterbody
(Check all that apply)
Aquatic plants are restricting
(Check all that apply)
FWC Form 50-032(16)
Lake
River
Canal
Other_________________________
Public
Private
More than one owner
Fishing
Swimming
Boating
Access
Aesthetics
Wildlife Observation
Other______________________________________
Page 2 of 6
TYPE OF CONTROL METHOD REQUESTED (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
_____Herbicide
_____Hand Removal _________________________________________________________________________________
(list plant disposal methods)
_____Mechanical
_________________________________________________________________________________
(list equipment to be used and disposal methods)
_____Water Level
Fluctuation
_________________________________________________________________________________
(list proposed beginning and ending dates)
_____Other
_________________________________________________________________________________
(explain)
Name of target plant
Example:
FWC Form 50-032(16)
Cattail
Control area (sq.ft./acres)
Control method
Herbicide to be used
50'x 25'= 0.03ac
Hand remove
not applicable
Page 3 of 6
TYPE OF PUBLIC NOTIFICATION TO BE USED: (Check all that apply)
[MUST provide notification to the public when using a herbicide that requires water use restrictions]
_______ Signs posted at access points
_______ Public notice in newspaper
_______ Place notice at management site
_______ Signal or marker system
_______ Notice at established point of contact
Other ________________________________________________
BRIEFLY EXPLAIN THE PURPOSE AND BENEFITS THAT YOUR MANAGEMENT PLAN WILL PROVIDE TO
THE WATERBODY. ALSO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION YOU WOULD LIKE FWC TO
CONSIDER IN EVALUATING YOUR PERMIT APPLICATION (ATTACH ADDITIONAL PAGES IF
NECESSARY)
PROVIDE DETAILED DIRECTIONS TO THE MANAGEMENT SITE, INCLUDING PHYSICAL ADDRESS
(ATTACH MAP)
FWC Form 50-032(16)
Page 4 of 6
Site Map
Please draw a detailed diagram of the proposed management site as detailed on page one of application under General
Instructions, number five.
FWC Form 50-032(16)
Page 5 of 6
FWC Form 50-032(16)
Page 6 of 6
MAIL APPLICATION TO THIS ADDRESS
Field Offices Northwest Florida Field Office
3900 Commonwealth Blvd., MS705
Tallahassee, FL 32399
850-617-9430
Counties: Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Leon, Liberty, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa,
Wakulla, Walton, Washington, and Jefferson.
Suwannee River Field Office
3377 East US Highway 90
Lake City, FL 32055
386-758-0525
Counties: Madison, Taylor, Lafayette, Suwannee, Hamilton, Columbia, Gilchrest, Dixie, Alachua, Union, Baker,
Bradford, Putnam, Clay, Duval and Nassau.
Southwest Florida Office
8275 East Fort Cooper Rd. Inverness, FL 34450
352-726-8622
Counties: Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Levy, Marion, Pasco and Sumter.
North Central Field Office
601 W. Woodard Ave.
Eustis, FL 32726
321-228-3364
Counties: Lake
St. Johns River Office
6830 Shadowridge Dr., Suite 201
Orlando, FL 32812
407-858-6170
Counties: Brevard, Flagler, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, St. Johns, and Volusia.
South Central Florida Office
2001 Homeland-Garfield Road
Bartow, FL 33830
863-534-7074
Counties: Highlands, Pinellas, Polk, Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, De Soto, and Hardee.
South Florida Office
18150 SW Martin Hwy. Indiantown, FL 34956
772-597-5462
Counties: Glades, Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie.
Everglades Field Office
298 Sabal Palm Rd.
Naples, FL 34114
239-229-5403 Counties: Lee, Collier, Hendry, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe.