MSU Extension Invasive Species

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  New Southeast Michigan Sea Grant Extension educators already hard at work

  Published on August 17, 2023
  Erica Clites and Angela Scapini have been added to the full-time Extension staff at Michigan Sea Grant.

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  Top 10 native plants for shorelines that are easy to find

  Published on August 14, 2023
  These native plants are not hard to locate and can improve your shoreline with their beauty and support of pollinators.

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  Found a frog in your food? Don’t let it loose.

  Published on August 14, 2023
  What to do if you find a stowaway.

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  Identifying and managing invasive Eurasian and hybrid watermilfoils in Michigan lakes

  Published on August 9, 2023
  Some hybrids of this invasive plant are resistant to herbicides, making genetic testing critical for management.

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  AgBioResearch scientist develops tools to inform water conservation strategies

  Published on August 9, 2023
  Glenn O’Neil builds online resources to help ‘bridge the gap’ between scientific research and on-the-ground application

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  MSU forestry professor called upon for deforestation expertise in Mayan Forest

  Published on August 4, 2023
  Researcher working to invigorate native bee population in changing landscape

• Local government strategies to protect groundwater

  Published on August 3, 2023
  Groundwater can, and in some places has already, become contaminated. Local government is best-suited to prevent contamination from occurring with straightforward planning and zoning tools at their disposal.

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  MSU researcher examines agricultural conservation practices to reduce environmental impact on Great Lakes

  Published on August 2, 2023
  Ghane receives $1.2 million MDARD funding for continued water quality research

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  MDARD expands box tree moth quarantine to ten southern Michigan counties

  Published on August 2, 2023
  The updated quarantine establishes a regulated area to ten southeast and central Michigan counties: Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Livingston, Oakland, Jackson, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe.

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  RIPPLE partners with Motor City Aquarium Society to host Exotic Fish Surrender Event

  Published on August 1, 2023
  Do you have aquarium or water garden pets you can no longer care for? Surrender unwanted freshwater fish, crayfish, snails, and plants at the first-ever RIPPLE surrender event August 10 in Warren.