The UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants is a research, teaching, and Extension program. The Center is committed to understanding the ecology and management of aquatic and natural area invasive plant species, empowering natural resource professionals, and educating the public.

Aquatic plants play an integral role in sustaining Florida’s healthy aquatic ecosystems, but occasionally some of the vegetation, especially invasive, non-native plants, can interfere with the use and function of these natural resources. Explore this website to learn why and how aquatic plants are managed in Florida's waters.