Rare invasive seed bug intercepted at Metro Airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials at Detroit Metro Airport intercepted an invasive seed bug late last year. The...
‘A crisis’: Lake whitefish survey paints an even more dire picture
One scientist thinks lake whitefish could disappear from certain parts of the Great Lakes within the next five years.That’s the...
Scientists identify top 10 most invasive species in Great Lakes
The Great Lakes has its fair share of aquatic invaders. Sea lamprey, zebra mussels and round gobies are some of...
Michigan signs onto new invasive carp agreement
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a new agreement this week to try to prevent invasive carp from reaching Lake Michigan.For...
Michigan’s invasive species grant funding 5 Southeast Michigan-based projects in 2023
The Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program (MIGSP) provides research grants to reduce the impact of invasive species in the state....
Crews Beginning Invasive Plant Management Efforts on Belle Isle
The second year of an effort to eradicate invasive species from Detroit’s Belle Isle begins this week. Funded by a...
Lake Erie Sea Lamprey Population Swells to an Estimated 15,000
USFWS Midwest/Creative Commons Researchers estimate there are 15,000 sea lampreys in Lake Erie--a number that is five times more than...
Michigan Running a $3.6 Million Grant Program to Fight Invasive Species
The second annual Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program is looking to award almost four million dollars to fight non-native plants...
Southeastern Michigan Parks Need Volunteers to Clear Out Invasive Species
Tom Coleman/Creative Commons State officials are seeking volunteers to help protect parks in Southeast Michigan from invasive species. The Department...