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?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 are available at Michigan.gov/EGLE/Outreach under ?Featured Webinar Series.?
Upcoming webinars in the series
Aquatic invasive species continue to be spread by boaters and anglers, primarily by those who travel between waterways without cleaning their equipment. Well, why aren?t people cleaning when we know the risks of spread? Carrie Meier from Daniel Hayes? lab in the MSU Department of Fisheries and Wildlife interviewed a thousand boaters and anglers to understand just that. Meier will share what was learned about motivations and barriers to equipment cleaning, perceptions of invasive species spread and other interesting results.
Ash, elm and chestnut trees once were as common in cities as the streets that bear their names. Our canopy today is much less diverse due to insects, disease, invasive species and poor species selection. Lawrence Sobson, DNR urban forester and partnership coordinator, will share examples of ideal tree species, how to assess urban sites and provide the information you need ensure the trees you choose can live for the next 100 years.
Box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis) was first detected in Michigan in fall 2022. This invasive pest, native to East Asia, poses a major threat to the boxwood plant, an ornamental shrub that is a valuable part of the U.S. (and Michigan) nursery and horticultural industry. Join Susie Iott, MDARD invasive species program specialist, to learn more about identification, impacts and the state?s response to limit the spread of this invasive pest.
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REGISTRATION QUESTIONS:
Joel Roseberry:?[email protected]
Alana Berthold:?[email protected]
Individuals needing language assistance or accommodations for effective participation at these events should contact Joel Roseberry at 517-599-9494 at least two?weeks before each event to request language, mobility, visual, hearing, translation, and/or other assistance.
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