Invasive Species
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Michigan Launches Emergency Whitefish Rescue as Mussels Threaten Collapse
Michigan officials have started a high-stakes effort to save Great Lakes whitefish by collecting wild adults for captive breeding after invasive mussels devastated natural populations and commercial harvests plummeted in recent years
Thousands of Huron River Mussels Relocated Ahead of Ypsilanti Dam Removal
Nearly 3,000 native mussels were moved downstream of the Peninsular Paper Dam in Ypsilanti to shield them from sediment disruption as the city prepares for dam removal as early as 2027
Federal Order Halting Invasive Carp Project Lifted After Whitmer-Trump Call
Work on the Brandon Road Interbasin Project to block invasive carp from Lake Michigan resumed after Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer directly appealed to President Donald Trump, highlighting the urgency as carp were detected just 80 miles from the lake.
MSU Releases Wasps Across Michigan to Control Invasive Lily Beetles
Michigan State University has released over 4,400 parasitoid wasps statewide to target the destructive scarlet lily beetle, aiming for long-term pest control without pesticides. Residents may see new research plots and volunteer-planted lilies in local gardens.
Oakland County Targets Invasive Plants Along Major Roadways
Oakland County will treat invasive Phragmites and knotweed along main roads through October, aiming to protect native plants and prevent infrastructure damage in dozens of local communities.