MSU Extension Invasive Species

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  MSU researcher named to chronic wasting disease committee by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

  Published on October 10, 2023
  Sonja Christensen is an expert in deer disease surveillance and mitigation.

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  Invasive hydrilla, a “monster aquatic weed,” discovered for the first time in Michigan waters

  Published on October 3, 2023
  Here’s how to prevent the spread of invasive hydrilla.

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  Mi Fresh Fish Project wins Outstanding Outreach Programming Award

  Published on September 25, 2023
  The award, given by the Great Lakes Sea Grant Network Program Leaders, honors projects that go above and beyond to further Sea Grant's mission of benefiting the Great Lakes and coastal communities.

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  MSU research shows emerald ash borer threatening tree species vital to Indigenous cultures

  Published on September 19, 2023
  Findings were published in the journal Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment

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  Overlay zoning districts can be a valuable tool

  Published on September 15, 2023
  Overlay zoning districts is a valid tool in some conditions. But be careful not to overuse it when more traditional zoning techniques can do the job.

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  KBIC Kids Fishing Day focuses on fun and education

  Published on September 14, 2023
  More than 200 youth inspired to go fishing around Baraga County.

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  Research project evaluates what users of coastal wildlife management areas value

  Published on September 12, 2023
  Project began in 2016 and included engagement with communities in the Saginaw Bay and Southeast Michigan regions.

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  New MSU study shows innovative machine learning techniques more accurately monitor PFAS in Michigan drinking water

  Published on August 30, 2023
  Researchers sought to create regional models that take into account factors unique to Michigan.

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  What the box tree moth quarantine means for Michigan homeowners

  Published on August 28, 2023
  The box tree moth quarantine has been extended to 10 Michigan counties. Here is what homeowners should know.

• Protecting your septic system after a flood

  Published on August 28, 2023
  With one in five U.S. households depending on septic systems to treat their wastewater, knowing how to protect your system after a major flood could save your system from expensive repairs.