MSU Extension Invasive Species

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  Michigan Swimmer’s Itch Partnership presents results of 2017 control efforts

  Published on March 20, 2018
  Upcoming Michigan Lake and Stream Associations conference offers education for those interested in keeping inland lakes healthy

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  Northeast Michigan explores project-based learning, place-based education connections

  Published on March 19, 2018
  School, community partners from the Northeast Michigan Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative learn and grow together.

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  Workshops explore health, trends of Lake Huron fisheries

  Published on March 7, 2018
  Register for any of 4 free workshops held in April and May and keep up-to-date on Lake Huron fisheries.

• Tattle taling on exotic species can show that you care

  Published on March 7, 2018
  Reporting exotic species observations is a good practice, even though many of us are reluctant to do so. Increased knowledge, for the both the reporter and the recipient, may be the greatest benefit.

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  Bay Mills Community College to partner with MSU Extension to perform Great Lakes research

  Published on March 3, 2018
  College to use $216K grant to study contaminants, biodiversity in their local waters.

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  Despite conservation efforts, the red swamp crayfish has established a foothold in Michigan

  Published on February 28, 2018
  National Invasive Species Awareness Week, Part 5: More than 5,000 red swamp crayfish have been removed, but battle continues.

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  New invasive species volunteer stewardship program coming to Michigan

  Published on February 27, 2018
  National Invasive Species Awareness Week, Part 4: Michigan Sea Grant receives funding to start program for paddlers.

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  Who’s who in the Great Lakes?

  Published on February 25, 2018
  National Invasive Species Awareness Week, Part 3: Native, non-native and invasive species are found in Michigan waters.

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  GLANSIS: A ‘one-stop shop’ for information on aquatic invaders

  Published on February 25, 2018
  National Invasive Species Awareness Week, Part 2: The Great Lakes Aquatic Nonindigenous Species Information System provides profiles, maps, and further reading for scientists and citizens alike.

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  2018 National Invasive Species Awareness Week

  Published on February 25, 2018
  Part 1: Learn more about invasive species and what you can do to help fight this problem in Michigan.