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Membership is open to all who are interested in the many uses of plants to solve environmental problems, such as soil, water or air pollution, energy production or any other use of plants to decrease environmental risk or enhance ecological sustainability.

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Membership fees fall into one of four categories:

•  General member

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•  Student member

•  Emeritus member

•  Limited member

Membership fees are good for one (1) year of IPS benefits

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General member: Any member who is studying, teaching, practicing, regulating or is interested in learning more about phytotechnologies. Membership includes access to all areas of the web site, a subscription to the International Journal of Phytoremediation, a discounted registration to any conference put on by the Society, and the quarterly newsletter.

Student member: Any undergraduate or graduate student who is studying to have a career in the field of phytotechnology. Membership includes access to all areas of the web site, a subscription to the International Journal of Phytoremediation, a student registration to any conference put on by the Society, and the quarterly newsletter.  Student members are also eligible to apply for free lodging at conferences.

Emeritus member: Any member judged by the Advisory Board to have retired from the field of phytotechnologies, but whose knowledge and experience are valuable to the development and deployment of phytotechnologies. Membership includes access to all areas of the web site, a subscription to the International Journal of Phytoremediation, a discounted registration to conferences put on by the Society, and the quarterly newsletter.

Limited member: Any member who is judged by the Board of Directors to be in a situation where the cost of the membership would be prohibitive. This member would be entitled to access the restricted areas of the web site (should any exist), receive the quarterly newsletter, and be eligible for a discount for conference registration, but would not receive the International Journal of Phytoremediation.

Society funds: The Society is non-profit, with funds raised through the conferences, membership fees, grants, donations or awards.  The funds will be held in a bank account with access requiring the signatures of the Treasurer and one other Officer.

Funds will be used for:

•  Individual member's subscription to the International Journal of Phytoremediation

•  Organizing and running the conferences

•  Conference hotel rooms for students

•  Travel for foreign speakers as available

•  Travel for US speakers, Elected Officers and Advisory Board members as needed

•  Scholarships