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Is this aquatic plant invasive?

Published on September 2, 2026
Learn to distinguish between invasive and native aquatic plants of Michigan with our series of illustrated identification cards.
How to assess the trees in your yard for oak wilt risk

Published on September 2, 2026
Learn more about oak wilt risk factors and what time of year is best to prune oak trees.
Year two of Michigan’s Aquatic Invasive Species Detection Blitz casts a wider net for community science

Published on August 27, 2026
The 2026 Blitz brought more participants, more observations and more verified aquatic invasive species records.
Alternatives to newly restricted invasive plant species

Published on August 26, 2026
Michigan added six species to its invasive species list and MDARD has developed an alternative species list.
A bold decision created a fishing success story

Published on August 19, 2026
Introducing salmon to the Great Lakes was one solution to a variety of problems, but it was not without risks.
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now

Published on August 13, 2026
To raise awareness of pesticides currently impacted by the new EPA Bulletins Live! Two pesticide label directive, Michigan State University Extension will be generating a Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report twice a month.
Bridging disciplines to address invasive species and disease risks in the pet trade

Published on July 27, 2026
MSU researchers collaborate with the pet trade to better understand invasive species and pathogen introductions, evaluate prevention strategies, and develop science-based recommendations that support ecosystems and responsible pet ownership.
Upper Peninsula lakes invited to join MiCorps “Exotic Aquatic Plant Watch” program for free in 2026

Published on July 17, 2026
Public eyes on the water are critical for early detection of invasive species in northern Michigan lakes.
The milfoils: The good, the bad, and the ugly

Published on July 17, 2026
Discover the differences between Michigan’s native, beneficial watermilfoil plant species and their non-native counterparts.
Fishing for Our Country: An Overlooked Chapter of World War II Efforts

Published on July 14, 2026
Contributions by commercial fishers rarely appear in traditional wartime narratives.