Monthly webinar series takes an in-depth look at actions taking place to prevent the introduction and spread of invasives.





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NotMISpecies Webinar Series

Invasive species pose a threat to Michigan?s environment, economy, and sometimes even human health. What is at stake? What is being done? This webinar series [ [link removed] ]?explores how agencies, universities, and locally led organizations are working together to protect Michigan?s natural resources through the Michigan Invasive Species Program. If you are concerned about the impacts of invasive species or interested in the techniques used to control them, join us as we examine species-specific actions, innovations in research and technology, and programs designed to help communities prevent and manage harmful invasive species.?A question-and-answer period will follow each presentation.?Recorded versions of all previous NotMISpecies webinars [ [link removed] ] are available at Michigan.gov/EGLE/Outreach [ [link removed] ] under ?Featured Webinar Series.?

Upcoming webinars in the series

*April 25, 9:00 - 10:00 AM
***Vampires of the Great Lakes: A review of the binational sea lamprey control program* [ [link removed] ]*

The sea lamprey is often depicted as the poster child for invasive species in Michigan. With rows of teeth in their circular mouths, these parasitic fish attach themselves to larger sportfish and literally suck out their blood and internal fluids! Join Ross Shaw, communications and policy associate with the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, to learn more about the fascinating history of this species and the multi-faceted control program that keeps their populations in check.

*May 25, 9:00 - 10:00 AM
**To infinity...and beyond (beauty)! Highlighting a statewide ornamental invasive plant outreach program* [ [link removed] ]**

Did you know that many invasive plants in natural areas originally arrived as ornamental garden plants? That's why the?"Go Beyond Beauty"?program recognizes garden professionals and community members who have committed not to sell or use high-priority ornamental invasive plants. Shelly Stusick, program specialist at Northwest Michigan Invasive Species Network, will provide an overview of the recently expanded?"Go Beyond Beauty"?program and highlight the benefits of partnering with local nurseries, garden centers, and concerned citizen groups to provide ornamental invasive species education. ??

*June 14, 9:00 - 10:00 AM
***Life?s a beech! Another disease is threatening Michigan?s majestic giants* [ [link removed] ]*

Beech leaf disease was first detected in Michigan in 2022, raising concern about the future of the state?s 37 million beech trees, already decimated by beech bark disease. Join Simeon Wright, DNR forest health specialist, to learn about the potential impacts this new disease might have on Michigan?s forests, what?s being done to address it, and how to spot the symptoms of beech leaf disease on your trees.??

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July 13, 9:00 - 10:00 AM
***Can this moth help save monarchs? Swallow-wort biological control efforts in Michigan* [ [link removed] ]*

Invasive swallow-wort vines, kin to native milkweed plants, are disrupting the life cycle of monarch butterflies.?"Hypena opulenta, a"?defoliating moth that can only develop on invasive swallow-worts, was discovered in Ukraine and is now approved for field releases in North America. Marianna Szucs from the Department of Entomology at Michigan State University will describe research efforts to establish this moth in Michigan, and the importance of climate match and genetic diversity of the biocontrol agent.
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