MSU Extension Invasive Species

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  Stop the spread of invasive species with a few simple practices

  Published on May 13, 2021
  Using boot brush stations, planting native species in your yard, and buying firewood locally are a few ways you can protect the environment.

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  Help make a difference on Michigan’s inland lakes. Join the Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program today!

  Published on May 6, 2021
  This summer, embrace the outdoors while monitoring water quality on your favorite lake. Enrollment is open through May 10, 2021.

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  Great Lakes BioBlitz: Gotta catch 'em all!

  Published on April 28, 2021
  Have fun finding and sharing Michigan biodiversity - the variety of wild, living things in a given area.

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  The best sampling procedures for accurate oak wilt testing

  Published on April 28, 2021
  Effective oak wilt management starts with confirmation of the disease.

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  Oak Wilt Awareness Month in Michigan

  Published on April 27, 2021
  This campaign raises awareness about oak wilt prevention guidelines: avoid wounding trees between April 15-July 15, seal accidental wounds, do not move firewood, and take prompt action to control outbreaks.

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  Have an invasive species in your yard? Connect with your local Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) to find a solution

  Published on April 21, 2021
  There are 22 CISMAs across the state tracking and treating invasive species on public and private lands.

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  Register today for the Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz

  Published on April 19, 2021
  Be part of a Great Lakes effort to raise awareness of invasive species with boaters June 26 to July 4.

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  Great Lakes salmon and trout ID tips for spring fishing

  Published on April 19, 2021
  Mixed-bag catches are common in nearshore waters, but you might need to look closely to correctly identify your catch.

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  GLANSIS partners with NOAA Central Libraries to update invasive species profiles

  Published on April 17, 2021
  NOAA librarians helping build advanced bibliographies and conducting in-depth literature reviews for each species profile that is due for an update.

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  New GLANSIS research highlights how invasive plants compete

  Published on April 7, 2021
  By analyzing data researchers can close that knowledge gap by identifying patterns and trends across entire classes and families of organisms: valuable information in a constantly-changing ecosystem like the Great Lakes.