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Michigan's Invasive species. Below are just a few of the invasive species that threaten Michigan's lakes, rivers, forests and landscapes. View a list of invasive species that are a concern in Michigan, plus information on how to identify and report them.
Michigan's Invasive Species Watch List. Invasive species on the watch list have been identified as posing an immediate or potential threat to Michigan's economy, environment or human health. These species either have never been confirmed in the wild in Michigan or have a limited known distribution.
Michigan has eight insects on its invasive species list. If you see these insects, you should report them to the state and capture and kill them.
Michigan’s invasive species watch list was recently updated to include two new species and remove another. Mountain pine beetle, a deadly threat to pine trees, and water-primrose, a fast-spreading aquatic plant, have been added to the watch list due to threats they pose to native ecosystems and industry.
View a list of invasive species that are a concern in Michigan, and find out how to identify and report them.
The recently released Michigan Invasive Species 2022 Annual Report highlights the program’s goals and accomplishments regarding invasive species prevention, management and outreach; the status of prohibited and restricted species in Michigan; and recommendations for furthering Michigan’s Invasive Species Program.
The Midwest Invasive Species Information Network (MISIN) is a regional effort to develop and provide early detection and response resources for invasive species. Our goal is to assist both experts and citizen scientists in the detection and identification of invasive species in support of successful management.
Invasive species present an enormous threat to Michigan native diversity - second only to habitat destruction. MNFI is working with partners to provide educational resources for volunteers and professionals to identify, assess and control invasive plant species in our state’s natural communities.
Invasives 101. As per Executive Order 13112 an ‘Invasive species’ means, with regard to a particular ecosystem, a non-native organism whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm, or harm to human, animal, or plant health.
The Michigan Invasive Species Program is a joint effort of the departments of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy; Natural Resources; and Agriculture and Rural Development.