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Invasive plant and animal species pose an enormous threat to Michigan’s biodiversity and economic well-being. MSU Extension provides educational resources to identify, assess and control invasive species throughout the state.

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  • Beech leaf disease: A new risk to Michigan beech trees

    Published on May 24, 2023
    Changes in leaf color and decline in tree health appear in trees infected with beech leaf disease.

  • A guide to aphids that feed on garlic mustard in Michigan

    Published on May 17, 2023
    Can these tiny insects help in the fight against invasive plants?

  • “Wild About Conservation” webinar series starts in June

    Published on May 16, 2023
    People working to conserve land and wildlife each contribute to the resiliency and sustainability of our environment.

  • Village of Cassopolis is FIT for action

    Published on May 16, 2023
    MSU Extension's First Impressions for Tourism (FIT) assessment program provides communities with valuable feedback that can be turned into action.

  • Freshwater friends: Who’s under that shell

    Published on May 16, 2023
    Michigan’s lakes, streams, and wetlands are home to ten different species of turtles that are frequently spotted in the spring basking and nesting.

  • Native plant distribution event in Oakland County

    Published on May 11, 2023
    Make your yard more sustainable and attractive to pollinators and wildlife with native plants.

  • Michigan Clean Boats, Clean Waters Program awards $31,000 to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species

    Published on May 8, 2023
    Thirteen projects receive grant funding to educate boaters and anglers on the importance of cleaning, draining, and drying their equipment to protect lakes and rivers.

  • Initiative launches to strengthen small-town, rural tourism in Roscommon County, Michigan

    Published on May 8, 2023
    Roscommon Economic Development Corporation and Michigan State University Extension forge partnership to strengthen rural, small-town tourism.

  • Walleye sport fishing regulations for southeast Michigan available now

    Published on May 5, 2023
    Walleye bag limits set at 6 fish per day on St. Clair River, Lake St. Clair, Detroit River and Lake Erie.

  • Emerging from the deep

    Published on April 21, 2023
    Lakes are nurseries for a fascinating variety of insects; did you know that many insects – including dragonflies, mayflies, and mosquitoes – spend the first stages of their lives underwater?

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