• Conservation Stewards Program Flyer

    Published on June 1, 2023
    Participate in the Michigan Conservation Stewards Program (CSP) and explore the foundations of conservation in Michigan and its diverse terrestrial, wetland and aquatic ecosystems.

  • Box Tree Moth Alert

    Published on April 14, 2023
    Use the information provided in this tip sheet to look for box tree moth (BTM) and report any possible sightings.

  • Spotted lanternfly: New pest alert for Michigan tree fruit growers

    Published on March 1, 2023
    Spotted lanternfly (SLF) is a new invasive pest to Michigan, and we are asking all growers to be on the lookout for this important new pest.

  • Spotted Lanternfly Biology

    Published on August 26, 2022
    A new invasive insect pest has arrived in Michigan. Learn about the biology of the spotted lanternfly, including its hosts and impacts, and how it spreads.

  • RIPPLE invasive aquatic plant brochure

    Published on August 11, 2022
    This brochure highlights some of Michigan’s regulated aquatic plants that are prohibited or restricted from sale due to their invasive potential.

  • RIPPLE invasive fish brochure

    Published on August 11, 2022
    This brochure highlights some of Michigan’s regulated fish species that are prohibited or restricted from sale due to their invasive potential.

  • RIPPLE invasive crayfish brochure

    Published on August 11, 2022
    This brochure highlights Michigan’s regulated crayfish species that are prohibited or restricted from sale due to their invasive potential.

  • Identification Guide to Boxwood and its Lookalikes

    Published on May 12, 2022
    This guide will help you identify boxwoods as well as similar-looking plants so that you can tell the difference between them.

  • Using Bands to Protect Shade Trees from Spongy Moth

    Published on May 4, 2022
    Hiding bands and barrier bands can help protect individual shade trees from spongy moth, formerly gypsy moth.

  • A Virus and a Fungal Disease Cause Spongy Moth Outbreaks to Collapse

    Published on April 27, 2022
    Two diseases that affect spongy moth, formerly gypsy moth, caterpillars are the most important factors causing outbreaks to collapse. One disease is a nucleopolyhedrosis virus (NPV) and the other is a fungus called Entomophaga maimaiga.