MSU Extension Invasive Species

News

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  MSU Extension hires new aquatic invasive species prevention educator

  Published on January 19, 2022
  Kelsey Bockelman works statewide to prevent invasive species and protect Michigan’s waters.

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  Michigan Clean Boats, Clean Waters Program awards $19,800 to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species

  Published on December 15, 2021
  Seven projects received funding to educate boaters on the importance of cleaning, draining, and drying equipment.

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  Oak wilt prevention starts now

  Published on December 14, 2021
  Pruning oak trees during the wintertime helps avoid oak wilt infections during the growing season.

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  Multiple infestations of invasive water garden plants discovered this fall in southeast Michigan

  Published on November 24, 2021
  Over 3,500 pounds of water lettuce and water hyacinth have been removed by the Lake St. Clair Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area and Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy biologists.

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  Grow your appreciation for Michigan’s inland lakes with the Introduction to Lakes Online course

  Published on November 17, 2021
  The award-winning inland lakes course will be back in session in January 2022.

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  MSU student focuses her biology and natural resources career path with internship

  Published on October 11, 2021
  Fisheries and wildlife student Kailee Pearson worked as a field technician in the Upper Peninsula with the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians’ wildlife program over the summer.

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  Fishing Guide or Charter Captain – What’s the difference?

  Published on October 5, 2021
  Licensing and reporting requirements are different for charter captains and fishing guides in Michigan. This makes for a lower barrier to entry for fishing guides, but also leads to safety concerns and gaps in our understanding of river fisheries.

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  Alien language: The importance of metaphor

  Published on October 5, 2021
  Part 4: Metaphors help simplify and explain complex research, but they can cause errors in reasoning, lead to misunderstandings, and even reinforce stereotypes that undermine the goals of inclusive science.

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  MSU part of new center leading climate change research in Midwest

  Published on September 29, 2021
  MSU researchers are lending their expertise on a variety of topics, from fisheries management to forest ecology.

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  Online Angler Diary project documents stocked and wild steelhead in Michigan rivers

  Published on September 28, 2021
  Participants checked steelhead for fin clips and found that some rivers depend much more heavily on stocked fish than others.