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Smart Gardening: Wild Up Your Septic Drain Field With Native Plants

Published on November 11, 2026
While drain fields are typically covered with turf because trees, shrubs, taproot plants, and water-loving plants can interfere with septic system function, a great turf alternative with multiple benefits is a native plant garden.
Aquatic Invasive Plant Identification Cards: European Frog-bit vs. White Water Lily

Published on September 2, 2026
Learn more about aquatic invasive plant species found in Michigan, along with their native plant look-a-likes.
Aquatic Invasive Plant Identification Cards: Water Lettuce and Water Hyacinth

Published on September 2, 2026
Learn more about aquatic invasive plant species found in Michigan, along with their native plant look-a-likes.
Aquatic Invasive Plant Identification Cards: Eurasian Watermilfoil vs. Northern Watermilfoil

Published on September 2, 2026
Learn more about aquatic invasive plant species found in Michigan, along with their native plant look-a-likes.
Aquatic Invasive Plant Identification Cards: Starry Stonewort vs. Muskgrass

Published on September 2, 2026
Learn more about aquatic invasive plant species found in Michigan, along with their native plant look-a-likes.
Aquatic Invasive Plant Identification Cards: Hydrilla vs. Common Waterweed

Published on September 2, 2026
Learn more about aquatic invasive plant species found in Michigan, along with their native plant look-a-likes.
Aquatic Invasive Plant Identification Cards: Curly-leaf Pondweed vs. Clasping-leaf Pondweed

Published on September 2, 2026
Learn more about aquatic invasive plant species found in Michigan, along with their native plant look-a-likes.
Crayfish Wise Retailer Factsheet

Published on June 25, 2026
Be a wise crayfish retailer and help us protect the Great Lakes and our inland waters.
Managing Spotted Wing Drosophila in Michigan Cherry

Published on June 25, 2026
This fact sheet covers best practices for managing spotted wing drosophila in Michigan cherry orchards.
Crayfish Regulations for Great Lakes States

Published on June 25, 2026
This resource shares the status of crayfish regulations as of Oct. 1, 2025, across 8 states in the Great Lakes region.