From: Michigan.gov State’s watch list recently updated Michigan’s invasive species watch list was recently updated to include two new species and remove another. Mountain pine beetle, a deadly threat to pine trees, and water-primrose, a …
From: Michiganthumb.com An invasive aquatic plant that crowds out native plants and prevents sunlight from reaching those submerged is considered established in Michigan. It was listed on the state’s invasive species watch list in 2011. …
From: Bridgemi.com Commercial fishers are catching fewer whitefish in parts of the Great Lakes – and the Anishinaabe people are trying to figure out why. The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians is looking …
From: Michigan DNR After ice and snow cover melt on Michigan lakes this spring, it may be more likely for people to discover dead fish or other aquatic animals. While such sights can be startling, …
From Bridgemi.com Fish in dozens of Michigan water bodies are under some level of a PFAS contamination advisory, and the number could be poised to grow as state officials reconsider how much tainted fish a …
From: Michigan DNR From beneficial moths to blood-sucking sea lampreys, the NotMISpecies webinar series features a fresh lineup of invasive species along with some new methods to stop their spread. Join in each month to …
From: Michigan.gov If you or someone you know is looking for a rewarding summer job that allows you to spend your days outdoors, consider joining Michigan State University’s mobile boat wash crews. Help protect Michigan’s …
From: BBC.com We are losing wetlands three times faster than forests, according to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. When it comes to restoring them to their natural state there is one hero with remarkable powers …
From: Mlive.com After months of snowy silence, the soul-stirring call of the common loon is returning to Michigan’s wilds. Loons are now migrating north after spending the winter along the coastal United States. Michigan sightings …
From: Michigan DNR Now that temperatures finally are warming up across Michigan, it’s time to head outdoors! Whether you’re planning a weekend on the water or digging into a landscaping project, this summer’s NotMISpecies webinars …