MICHIGAN – Are you concerned about invasive species in Michigan? Wondering what is being done or what you can do to protect your property and the outdoor places you love? Two upcoming NotMISpecies webinars have answers and information you can use.
The hourlong, monthly series hosts experts with hands-on experience in invasive species research, management and prevention who provide current information on threats to Michigan’s land and waters. Question and answer sessions and links to resources help attendees get the most out of each presentation.
Register now for these upcoming, live events by clicking on the title of each session below to go to the registration page.
Thursday, June 24, 9 to 10 a.m.
Silver carp jumping into boats. Fishing nets full of bighead carp. Could this be the fate of the Great Lakes? Currently, there is no evidence of any live bighead, silver or black carp, commonly called Asian carp, in the Great Lakes. Michigan continues to play an active role in regional collaboration to protect the Great Lakes from this potential invasion. DNR senior water policy advisor Tammy Newcomb will explain the threat posed by these invasive fish, current monitoring and surveillance programs, and Michigan’s partnership with Illinois and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to provide a long-term solution to protect the Great Lakes.
Tuesday, July 27, 9 to 10 a.m.
Wouldn’t it be great if there was a local resource you could go to for help with invasive species on your property? Spoiler alert – there is! Michigan is home to 22 cooperative invasive species management areas, or CISMAs, that are on the front line for prevention, detection and control of invasive infestations. Katie Grzesiak, Nick Cassel and Fallon Chabala, representatives from the Michigan Invasive Species Coalition, will discuss what a CISMA is, how CISMAs can help with management of invasives on your property and the benefits of partnering with your local CISMA.
Recordings are available
If you’ve enjoyed one or more of the previous episodes and want to share them with friends or colleagues, recordings of all past NotMISpecies webinars are available at Michigan.gov/EGLEEvents under “Featured Webinar Series.”
Check back to the NotMISpecies webpage for updates on the series’ fall lineup.
Michigan’s Invasive Species Program, a collaborative effort of the departments of Natural Resources; Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy; and Agriculture and Rural Development, coordinates and supports invasive species initiatives across the state and provides support through the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program.
Contact: Joanne Foreman 517-284-5814
