Resources

Aquatic Invasive Plants: A Field Guide for Michigan Lakes, Streams, and Ponds

Published on April 17, 2025
This guide is designed to help you identify aquatic invasive plants that you might encounter in or near Michigan’s lakes, streams, and ponds. Each entry includes an illustration or photograph highlighting key characteristics to aid in identification.
Advances on the Management of the Spotted Wing Drosophila (Drosophila suzukii) with Entomopathogenic Nematodes (EPNs)

Published on January 8, 2025
A downloadable poster on the advances on managing spotted wing drosophila with entomopathogenic nematodes, presented at the 2024 Great Lakes EXPO.
Spotted Lanternfly – A Guide for Homeowners and Residents in Michigan

Published on September 17, 2024
A guide for Michigan homeowners and residents on spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect that has become established in several U.S. states including Michigan.
Great Lakes Almanac to Invasive Crayfish

Published on July 1, 2024
This pamphlet provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of four invasive crayfish species: rusty crayfish, marbled crayfish, Australian crayfish, and red swamp crayfish).
Conservation Stewards Program Flyer

Published on June 20, 2024
Participate in the Michigan Conservation Stewards Program (CSP) and explore the foundations of conservation in Michigan and its diverse terrestrial, wetland and aquatic ecosystems.
Balsam Woolly Adelgid in Michigan

Published on May 28, 2024
A fact sheet on the presence of Balsam Woolly Adelgid in Michigan
Balsam Woolly Adelgid in Michigan - Great Lakes Christmas Tree Journal

Published on May 1, 2024
In this article, you will learn about BWA. How to detect BWA, options for managing it, and where and how to report an infestation.
Smart Shorelands: Prevent the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species

Published on January 4, 2024
Smart Gardening tip sheet on how to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
A Tale of Two Invaders: Tree of Heaven and Spotted Lanternfly

Published on October 2, 2023
Locating and managing tree of heaven is a key aspect of dealing with spotted lanternfly and reducing the impacts of this invader in North America.
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.