Invasive Species

Invasive mussels like zebra and quagga mussels threaten Great Lakes ecosystems, fisheries, and infrastructure. A new tool is helping scientists and managers better target research at high-priority areas.

As the weather cools down, some Michigan residents and visitors may be excited to get their fireplace going. But state officials warn people to be mindful of where their firewood came from since firewood can be a vector for invasive species.

It may seem like there’s a new invasive species every other week. Just this summer, WCMU has reported on spotted lanternflies, rock snot, and beech tree parasites. But there’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes in managing invasive species.

The state will offer a new grant program to combat the threat of invasive species.

An invasive species that threatens rivers and streams has been spotted in the Boardman River, near Traverse City.It’s called “didymo,” but it also has an unappetizing nickname: Rock snot.

Since the Otsego County Native Plant Nursery first opened in 2008, more people have shown up every year - to get native plants and learn about their benefits.

It's National Gardening Week, and the state of Michigan wants homeowners to avoid spreading invasive pests and plants.

Whether it’s flushing them down the toilet or sending them down the river, releasing live goldfish into public water does more harm than good.

Michigan government agencies have awarded millions of dollars in grant funding to efforts aimed at slowing the spread of invasive species.Department of…

There have been two identified cases of the invasive spotted lanternfly this month in Michigan. Three adult flies were found dead in Kent and Wayne…