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.
Michigan Chestnut Management Guide

Published on March 24, 2025
Nutrient management, weed, pest and disease control guide for Michigan chestnuts.
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.
Slow the spread and know the facts: Chronic wasting disease

Published on September 11, 2024
Know the facts about chronic wasting disease to help slow the spread in Michigan.
New analysis shows no evidence of decline in steelhead natural reproduction

Published on September 6, 2024
Several streams that feed into Lake Michigan support natural reproduction of introduced steelhead, and the best available evidence shows no indication of decline in reproduction or recruitment over the past twenty years.
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.
MI Paddle Stewards management and follow up action guide

Published on June 7, 2024
This management and action follow up guide provides steps to do after reporting an aquatic invasive plant.
You found an invasive species, now what?

Published on June 7, 2024
Reporting invasive species sightings is critical because it may be the first time the species has been observed in Michigan waterways.