Invasive Species

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers found more efficient ways to construct a barrier near Chicago to keep invasive carp in the Mississippi River system out of the Great Lakes.

The state is awarding $3.6 million dollars to universities, conservation districts, and nonprofits for their efforts to tackle invasive species.

A single invasive sea lamprey can kill up to 40 pounds of fish a year. But a new trap in Arenac County aims to catch thousands of lamprey and put a dent in their population.

An invasive insect that attacks hemlock trees has now been found in Benzie County - 50 miles north of what was previously thought to be the edge of its infestation.

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.