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Market Support Activities
Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. has locations in Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, California and Idaho. A large warehousing network assures customers will receive prompt delivery of products. Extensive links with lake management professionals, industry, associations, societies, and academic institutions insures that the research and information Cygnet’s staff has access to is current and relevant. Below is a list of the various organizations, societies, and projects Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. and its employees are involved with to further promote the aquatic plant management industry. All of the Cygnet staff is dedicated one hundred per-cent of the time, all day, and every day to the aquatic industry.
Great Lakes Region:
Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Foundation (AERF)
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Richard Hinterman: Treasurer, Board of Directors |
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. has been a voting Charter Gold Member since the beginning of AERF (The only distributor at the Charter Gold Level) |
Aquatic Plant Management Society (APMS)
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Richard Hinterman: Past President, Past Board of Directors, Finance Committee Chair, APMS Presidents Award |
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Joe Bondra: Past Board of Directors, Exhibit Committee, By Laws Committee, Rise Special Representative, Legislative Representative |
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. has been an Exhibitor, Sponsor, and Sustaining Member for over 30 years |
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. has donated the grand prize for several years that is raffled off at the Annual Banquet. Proceeds from the raffle go to the Scholastic Endowment Fund |
Midwest Aquatic Plant Management Society (MAPMS)
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Richard Hinterman: Past President, 2012 Honorary Member Award |
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Joe Bondra: Past President (1997, 2008), Board of Directors 1994-2011, 2012 Distinguished Service Award, Michigan Inland Lake Partnership Representative, Past Presidents Advisory Committee, Sponsorship Committee |
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Garrett McClain: Past President (2023), Board of Directors (2018-2020), Silent Auction/Raffle Committee, Governmental Affairs Committee, Editorial Committee, Finance Committee, Sponsorship Committee, Nominations Committee |
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. has been an Exhibitor, Diamond Sponsor, and Sustaining Member for over 30 years |
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. has donated the grand prize to be raffled at the Annual Conference banquet with proceeds going towards the Scholarship Fund for many years |
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) - Governor Appointment
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Joe Bondra: Past Pesticide Advisory Committee |
Michigan Aquatic Managers Association (MAMA)
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Richard Hinterman: Past President |
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Joe Bondra: Past Legislative Committee Chair |
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Garrett McClain: Treasurer |
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. was the driving force in the formation of MAMA and has been a Charter-Founding member since the beginning of MAMA |
Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE)
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Joe Bondra: Past (Aquatics Committee, Executive Committee Aquatic Pesticide Coalition, Distributor Council, APMS Special Representative) |
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Garrett McClain: Aquatics Committee |
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. has been a distributor council and aquatics committee member of RISE for over 15 years |
Michigan Inland Lake & Streams Associations
Michigan Waterfront Alliance
- Joe Bondra: Past Board of Directors
North American Lake Management Society (NALMS)
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Past Corporate Member and Newsletter Contributor |
Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Recycling Program
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Open drop off site for pesticide container recycling, consistently one of the top recyclers in the state in terms of pounds recycled every year |
Michigan Agri-Business Association (MABA)
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Member for several years |
Michigan House Bill 4730
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. helped author this House Bill that was signed into law in July of 2004. The new law streamlines the aquatic plant control permit system and allow more flexibility to the aquatic applicator to manage lakes |
Michigan Senate Bill 0444
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. helped author this Senate Bill that was signed into law in June of 2014. The new law created deadlines for the issuance of ANC permits, adjusted their fee structure and created the ability to file for a multi-year permit.
Michigan Senate Bill 1136
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. helped author this Senate Bill that was signed into law in December of 2018. The new law created is to provide grants to eligible applicants for eligible projects to control or eradicate inland lake aquatic invasive plant species. The grants may include funding for costs associated with preparation of a vegetation management plan, required monitoring and any necessary permit fees associated with the project.
Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST)
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Member for over 15 years |
Midwest Region:
Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Foundation (AERF)
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Richard Hinterman: Treasurer, Board of Directors |
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. has been a voting Gold Member since the beginning of AERF (The only distributor at the Charter Gold Level) |
Aquatic Plant Management Society (APMS)
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Richard Hinterman: Past President, Past Board of Directors, Finance Committee Chair, APMS Presidents Award |
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Joe Bondra: Past Board of Directors, Exhibit Committee, By Laws Committee, Rise Special Representative, Legislative Representative |
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. has been an Exhibitor, Sponsor, and Sustaining Member for over 30 years |
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. has donated the grand prize for several years that is raffled off at the Annual Banquet. Proceeds from the raffle go to the Scholastic Endowment Fund |
Midwest Aquatic Plant Management Society (MAPMS)
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Richard Hinterman: Past President, 2012 Honorary Member Award |
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Joe Bondra: Past President (1997, 2008), Board of Directors 1994-2011, 2012 Distinguished Service Award, Michigan Inland Lake Partnership Representative, Past Presidents Advisory Committee, Sponsorship Committee |
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Garrett McClain: Past President (2023), Board of Directors (2018-2020), Silent Auction/Raffle Committee, Governmental Affairs Committee, Editorial Committee, Finance Committee |
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. has been an Exhibitor, Diamond Sponsor, and Sustaining Member for over 30 years |
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. has donated the grand prize to be raffled at the Annual Conference banquet with proceeds going towards the Scholarship Fund for many years |
Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE)
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Joe Bondra: Past (Aquatics Committee, Executive Committee Aquatic Pesticide Coalition, Distributor Council, APMS Special Representative) |
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Garrett McClain: Aquatics Committee |
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. has been a distributor council and aquatics committee member of RISE for several years |
Indiana Lake Management Society (ILMS)
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Exhibitor and Corporate Member |
Illinois Lake Management Association (ILMA)
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. has been an Exhibitor and Sustaining Member for many years |
North American Lake Management Society (NALMS)
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Past Corporate Member and Newsletter Contributor |
Minnesotans for Healthy Lakes (MHL)
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. has been an active, donating member since the beginning of MHL |
Northeast Region:
Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Foundation (AERF)
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Richard Hinterman: Treasurer, Board of Directors |
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. has been a voting Gold Member since the beginning of AERF (The only distributor at the Charter Gold Level) |
Aquatic Plant Management Society (APMS)
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Richard Hinterman: Past President, Past Board of Directors, Finance Committee Chair, APMS Presidents Award |
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Joe Bondra: Past Board of Directors, Exhibit Committee, By Laws Committee, Rise Special Representative, Legislative Representative |
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. has been an Exhibitor, Sponsor, and Sustaining Member for over 30 years |
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. has donated the grand prize for several years that is raffled off at the Annual Banquet. Proceeds from the raffle go to the Scholastic Endowment Fund |
North American Lake Management Society (NALMS)
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Past Corporate Member and Newsletter Contributor |
Northeast Aquatic Plant Management Society (NEAPMS)
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Jo Ann Dunlap: Board of Directors, Exhibit Chair, Past President, 2011 Outstanding Member Award Recipient |
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2019 Outstanding Coporate Member Award Recipient |
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. has been an Exhibitor, Sustaining Member, and Sponsor since the beginning of the Society |
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. has donated the grand prize to be donated at the Annual Conference since the inception of NEAPMS |
New York State Aquatic Managers Association (NYSAMA)
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. was the driving force in the formation of NYSAMA and has been a Charter-Founding member since the beginning of NYSAMA |
Pennsylvania Lake Management Society (PALMS)
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Jo Ann Dunlap: Past President, Board of Directors |
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. has been an Exhibitor, Sponsor, and Sustaining Member for many years |
Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE)
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Joe Bondra: Past (Aquatics Committee, Executive Committee Aquatic Pesticide Coalition, Distributor Council, APMS Special Representative) |
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Garrett McClain: Aquatics Committee |
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. has been a distributor council and aquatics committee member of RISE for several years |
New York Federation of Lakes Association (NYFOLA)
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. has been a Corporate Member and Exhibitor for many years |
Northwest Region:
Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Foundation (AERF)
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Richard Hinterman: Treasurer, Board of Directors |
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. has been a voting Gold Member since the beginning of AERF (The only distributor at the Charter Gold Level) |
Aquatic Plant Management Society (APMS)
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Richard Hinterman: Past President, Past Board of Directors, Finance Committee Chair, APMS Presidents Award |
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Joe Bondra: Past Board of Directors, Exhibit Committee, By Laws Committee, Rise Special Representative, Legislative Representative |
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. has been an Exhibitor, Sponsor, and Sustaining Member for over 30 years |
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. has donated the grand prize for several years that is raffled off at the Annual Banquet. Proceeds from the raffle go to the Scholastic Endowment Fund |
Family Farm Alliance
Idaho Water Users Association (IWUA)
- Gold Sponsor, Exhibitor and Member
Montana Association of Dams & Canal Systems
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Past Exhibitor and Attendee |
Montana Water Resources Association
- Past Exhibitor and Attendee
National Water Resources Association
North American Lake Management Society (NALMS)
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Past Corporate Member and Newsletter Contributor |
NW Irrigator Operators Association
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. is an Exhibitor and Member |
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Doug Kleweno & Zach Kuzniar: 2021 Field Tour Advisory Panel |
Oregon Lakes Association and Washington State Lakes Protection Association Joint Meeting
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. is an Exhibitor and Member |
Oregon Water Resources Congress
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. is an Exhibitor |
Utah Water Users Association
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. is a Member and Exhibitor |
Washington State Water Resources Association
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. is an Attendee and Exhibitor |
Washington State Weed Association
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Past Exhibitor & Sponsor |
Western Aquatic Plant Management Society (WAPMS)
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Doug Kleweno: Past President (2023), Past Board Member |
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Liza Montano: Editorial Committee |
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Zach Kuzniar: Student/Academia Committee Member |
Southern Region:
Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Foundation (AERF)
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Richard Hinterman: Treasurer, Board of Directors |
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. has been a voting Gold Member since the beginning of AERF (The only distributor at the Charter Gold Level) |
Aquatic Plant Management Society (APMS)
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Richard Hinterman: Past President, Past Board of Directors, Finance Committee Chair, APMS Presidents Award |
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Joe Bondra: Past Board of Directors, Exhibit Committee, By Laws Committee, Rise Special Representative, Legislative Representative |
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. has been an Exhibitor, Sponsor, and Sustaining Member for over 30 years |
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. has donated the grand prize for several years that is raffled off at the Annual Banquet. Proceeds from the raffle go to the Scholastic Endowment Fund |
Lake Gaston Association
Mid South Aquatic Plant Management Society (MSAPMS)
- JJ Ferris: Past President (2022), Board of Directors (2016-2020), Silent Auction and Raffle Committee Chair
- Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. has been an Exhibitor, Sponsor, and Sustaining Member for many years.
South Carolina Aquatic Plant Management Society (SCAPMS)
- Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. has been an Exhibitor, Sponsor, and Sustaining Member for several years.
- JJ Ferris: President (2023), Board of Directors (2015-2021), Silent Auction and Sponsorship Committee Chair, 2018 Member of The Year Award Recipient
Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE)
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Joe Bondra: Past (Aquatic Committee, Executive Committee Aquatic Pesticide Coalition, Distributor Council, APMS Special Representative) |
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Garrett McClain: Aquatics Committee |
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. has been a distributor council and aquatics committee member of RISE for several years |
North American Lake Management Society (NALMS)
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Past Corporate Member and Newsletter Contributor |
Society of Lake Management Professionals
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. is a Charter Member |
North Carolina Aquatic Weed Control Council (NCAWCC)
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. is an Exhibitor, Sponsor, and Member since 2009 |
North Carolina Invasive Plant Council (NCIPC)
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. is an Exhibitor, Sponsor, and Member since 2011 |
North Carolina Lake Management Society (NCLMS)
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. is an Exhibitor, Member |
South-Eastern Lake Management Society (SELMS)
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. is an Exhibitor, and Member |
Western Region:
Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Foundation (AERF)
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Richard Hinterman: Treasurer, Board of Directors |
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. has been a voting Gold Member since the beginning of AERF (The only distributor at the Charter Gold Level) |
Aquatic Plant Management Society (APMS)
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Richard Hinterman: Past President, Past Board of Directors, Finance Committee Chair, APMS Presidents Award |
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Joe Bondra: Past Board of Directors, Exhibit Committee, By Laws Committee, Rise Special Representative, Legislative Representative |
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. has been an Exhibitor, Sponsor, and Sustaining Member for over 30 years |
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. has donated the grand prize for several years that is raffled off at the Annual Banquet. Proceeds from the raffle go to the Scholastic Endowment Fund |
California Weed Science Society (CWSS)
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. is an Exhibitor, Sponsor, Member and Session Chair |
Western Aquatic Plant Management Society (WAPMS)
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Doug Kleweno: Past President (2023), Past Board Member |
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Liza Montano: Editorial Committee |
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Zach Kuzniar: Student/Academia Committee Member |
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. has been an Exhibitor, Sponsor, and Active Member since entering the western market place |
Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE)
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Joe Bondra: Aquatic Committee, Executive Committee Aquatic Pesticide Coalition, Distributor Council, APMS Special Representative |
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Garrett McClain: Aquatics Committee |
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Cygnet Enterprises, Inc. has been a distributor council and aquatics committee member of RISE for several years |
North American Lake Management Society (NALMS)
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Past Corporate Member and Newsletter Contributor |
Irrigation Leader Magazine, Annual Operations & Management Workshop
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Doug Kleweno: Past Discussion Panel Member |
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