Michigan Invasive Species Coalition

On May 20, the Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development approved the addition of six species to Michigan’s invasive plant lists under Part 413 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA).

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIDNR/bulletins/418618d

Six species added to Michigan’s invasive plant lists following MI Commission of Ag & Rural Development vote Six species added to Michigan’s invasive plant lists following MI Commission of Ag & Rural Development vote Michigan Department of Natural Resources sent this bulletin at 05/21/2026 02:12 PM EDT Share or view as webpage | Update preferences News Release The following news release was issued as a b...

is facing immense environmental destruction caused by invasive species, hurting everything from crop production to the places people fish and swim.

But last year, the statewide program that battles invasives was hit with significant budget slashes by the state legislature.

https://www.wkar.org/wkar-news/2026-05-01/budget-cuts-are-hindering-the-fight-against-invasive-species-across-the-state



via WKAR - Public Media from Michigan State University

Budget cuts are hindering the fight against invasive species across the state Michigan is facing environmental destruction by invasive species, but the state legislature cut funding for the program that fights invasives.

"Don't spread oak wilt – wait to prune!"

Report your sightings of oak wilt ▶ Midwest Invasive Species Information Network (MISIN)

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIDNR/bulletins/412b58a

via Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Don't spread oak wilt – wait to prune! Don't spread oak wilt – wait to prune! Michigan Department of Natural Resources sent this bulletin at 04/13/2026 01:46 PM EDT Share or view as webpage | Update preferences DNR News April 13, 2026 Contacts: Cheryl Nelson (Lower Peninsula), 231-287-1714 or Simeon Wright (Upper Peninsula), 906-203-94...