Resources

Identifying and managing invasive Eurasian and hybrid watermilfoils in Michigan lakes: A response to differential sensitivity to herbicides

Published on December 19, 2022
Knowledge of what strain(s) of watermilfoil are present in a lake is very important when developing a management plan that includes control with herbicides.
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.
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.
Forestry, Wetlands, and Habitat *A* Syst (FAS115)

Published on April 13, 2021
Landowners may use this publication to assist in becoming MAEAP verified.
Smart Gardening for Shorelands: Keep it Clean to Protect Frogs and Toads

Published on January 13, 2021
Frogs and toads are great companions for your yard and garden. They eat pests like beetles, cutworms and slugs and are an important food source for a variety of other animals including herons, mink, foxes and fish.
Smart Gardening for Shorelands: Smart Waterfront Plants to Enhance Your Shoreline

Published on November 24, 2020
Plants that grow in, along, and just outside water play an important role in protecting water quality and providing habitat for many water loving critters.
Smart Gardening for Shorelands: Smart Stormwater Solutions for Protecting Your Waterfront

Published on November 10, 2020
No matter where you live, stormwater is everyone’s problem.
Smart Gardening for Shorelands: Smart Lake Gardening: Planning Your Nearshore Garden

Published on October 20, 2020
Extending your lakefront garden into the water opens an exciting new opportunity to enhance your property’s beauty and function.
Smart Gardening for Shorelands: Soak Up the Rain with a Rain Garden

Published on October 6, 2020
Beautify your yard and neighborhood while helping the environment with a rain garden.