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 webinar in the series
In the off-roading world, a muddy 4x4 is a badge of honor, but dirt, mud and trail debris also can carry invasive plant fragments and seeds from one beautiful landscape to another. When the North Country Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area staff set their sights on educating motorized trail users about the importance of cleaning their vehicles, the question was, ?How?? Vicki Sawicki, NCCISMA program coordinator, and technician Zach Peklo will share some unique approaches to reaching this transient and fast-moving audience and helping them embrace the beauty of clean rides.
European frog-bit was first detected in southeast Michigan in 1996 and has since spread along the coastal areas of lakes Erie, Huron and Michigan and to some inland lakes. Kevin Kapuscinski, associate professor and assistant director of research at Lake Superior State University's Center for Freshwater Research and Education, has been studying the aquatic invasive plant and its effects on native ecosystems and water quality since 2019. He will share what?s been learned about plant reproduction, removal efforts and impacts based on research in the St. Marys River in the Upper Peninsula.
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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