MSU Extension Invasive Species

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  Garlic mustard: Michigan’s worst woodland weed

  Published on May 22, 2020
  This invasive weed is rapidly taking over the forest floor, replacing important habitat for plants and animals alike.

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  Celebrating Great Lakes youth stewardship leaders

  Published on May 12, 2020
  Alpena High School senior selected as the State of Michigan's Environmental Service Award Competition winner for exploration and education relating to marine debris in the Great Lakes.

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  Giant wasps aren’t coming for you

  Published on May 8, 2020
  Facts about the giant invasive hornet.

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  Alien language: Using controlled vocabulary to talk about invasive species

  Published on April 26, 2020
  Part 3: Researchers can use different words to refer to the same phenomenon; agreed-upon definitions can help.

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  Learn about lakes, streams, and watersheds with MSU Extension

  Published on April 24, 2020
  Whether you want to dip your toes or take a deep dive, we have an educational experience for you.

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  Earth Day every day: Engaging youth in Great Lakes and natural resources science through research and place-based education

  Published on April 22, 2020
  Students from northeast MI and Saginaw Bay participate in Wayne State University’s Southeast Michigan Junior Science and Humanities Symposium - applying research and exploring careers.

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  Stay home and explore the Great Lakes with the HOMES@Homes series

  Published on April 18, 2020
  This series features fun-filled family friendly videos and hands-on activities highlighting different Great Lakes content.

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  MI EnviroImpact Tool: Help your crops spring forward by keeping nutrients on the field

  Published on April 16, 2020
  MI EnviroImpact Tool is a free decision support tool for short-term nutrient application planning that shows daily runoff risk across Michigan.

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  New podcast on forest invaders and the researchers who aim to stop them

  Published on April 15, 2020
  Produced by the USDA and supported by MSU Entomology, the first season of Forestcast features scientists and their work with the most damaging forest insects in the Northeast and Midwest.

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  Resources for fisheries and aquaculture industries – Covid-19 response

  Published on April 13, 2020
  The following resources specifically emphasize fisheries and aquaculture marketing and business relief programs as of April 9, 2020.