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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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  • 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.

  • Summer Discovery Cruises are returning this August for a limited offering!

    Published on August 1, 2023
    18 educational cruises will set sail Aug. 4-9, 2023, from Lake St. Clair Metropark - get your tickets now!

  • Drive-by Botany: Yellow coneflower and wild bergamot

    Published on July 31, 2023
    Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in late July 2023.

  • Green stormwater infrastructure: Building sustainable and resilient communities

    Published on July 28, 2023
    Green stormwater infrastructure practices can protect waterways by reducing pollutants.

  • MSU researchers receive NSF grant to address ‘Grand Challenge’ of plant biology

    Published on July 18, 2023
    Pursuing ways to anticipate observable plant attributes through mathematical analysis, predictive modeling

  • Center for PFAS Research positions MSU scientists as leaders in field

    Published on July 12, 2023
    Michigan State University researchers are partnering with colleagues across the state, country and worldwide to address PFAS contamination.

  • First-ever Mi Fresh Fish Expo makes a splash on Michigan’s Capitol lawn

    Published on June 30, 2023
    More than 500 Michiganders spent day celebrating, learning about state’s aquaculture and commercial fishing industries.

  • Drive-by botany: Crown vetch and common milkweed

    Published on June 30, 2023
    Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in late June 2023.

  • Drive-by botany: Marsh marigold and autumn olive

    Published on June 29, 2023
    Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in late May 2023.

  • Invasive yellow floating heart: A previously popular water garden plant causes problems in Michigan’s lakes and ponds

    Published on June 28, 2023
    The invasive yellow floating heart was once common in water gardens across Michigan, but has been a prohibited plant in Michigan for over a decade.

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