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Now is the time to pull garlic mustard, one of Michigan’s most invasive weeds
Published on May 2, 2012
Garlic mustard’s rapid growth will give it a leg up on seed production for next year. Don’t hesitate to pull it out or get creative and make a salad! -
Spring fishery workshops offer current research and information related to Lake Huron
Published on April 13, 2012
In the recent decade, the Lake Huron ecosystem and fishery has undergone dramatic changes related to ecosystem and food web shifts resulting from impacts of aquatic invasive species. -
The other Asian carp: Why grass carp deserve more attention
Published on February 23, 2012
Bighead and silver carp have been at the center of the Asian carp controversy for several years, but another Asian carp could have serious impacts on Great Lakes waters. -
Aquatic invasive species in Michigan
Published on February 20, 2012
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) threaten the health and vitality of Michigan’s Great Lakes and inland waters. AIS compete with native species for food and habitat, disrupt aquatic food webs, impact water quality and cost the state millions. -
Boaters and anglers can help slow the spread of invasive species
Published on February 17, 2012
By following the Inspect, Remove, Drain, Dispose, and Spray, Rinse, or Dry protocol, boaters and anglers can help protect their favorite lakes and streams from invasive species. -
Michigan noxious weed laws, though rarely enforced, define and regulate prohibited/restricted weeds
Published on February 9, 2012
These plant species are undesirable from agricultural as well as environmental viewpoints. -
Forests changing in unpredictable ways due to human intervention
Published on February 7, 2012
Climate change as well as parcelization and fragmentation of forest land leading to unknown future for forests. -
Western conifer seed bug or brown marmorated stink bug?
Published on February 2, 2012
Know your winter wanderers, because you could be mistaking the western conifer seed bug for an assassin bug, or worse, a brown marmorated stink bug. -
AIS-HACCP approach reduces risk of spread of AIS in aquaculture and baitfish industries
Published on January 18, 2012
Assessment of individual aquaculture and baitfish operations can minimize the risk of spreading AIS and safeguard businesses’ economies. -
Spotted Wing Drosophila Response Team helps Michigan growers manage the pest
Published on December 20, 2011
Fly of East Asian origin has migrated to the United States and is infesting fruit crops causing losses for growers.