Posts Tagged ‘Invasive Species’
OTW Virtual Mi Invasive Species Bingo Game!
MUCC’s On the Water program has launched its Virtual Mi Invasive Species Bingo Game for the month of April! The weather is getting warmer and the sun is starting to peek out a bit more so why not get out in nature just please remember to follow the Stay home. Stay safe. Save lives. guidelines…
Read MoreThis Fall, Keep an Eye Out for Japanese Stiltgrass
At MUCC, we combine education, advocacy and on-the-ground work to conserve and protect our natural resources. Speaking to all who read this blog, our rich natural resources are under a constant threat from invasive species. As stewards of our land, it is our job to become educated about these invasive species and take appropriate action…
Read MoreAction Alert: Conservation Officer funding at risk, contact your elected officials now
The budget deadline is approaching fast; now is the time for sportsmen and sportswomen like you to express which items are most important in the coming budget. The budget deadline is September 30, and the importance of budget items such as chronic wasting disease funding, PFAs, invasive species and conservation officers need to be stressed…
Read MoreSave Our Trees – Stop the Spread of Invasive Species!
The state of Michigan has 19.3 million acres of forested land that covers 53% of the state. As stated in Michigan’s terrestrial invasive species management plan, 96,000 jobs and over $20 million dollars is added to Michigan economy through forest-based industries and tourism/recreation. Forests are tremendously beneficial to all Michiganders. Which is why the threat…
Read MorePlayCleanGo: An Opportunity to Join the Fight Against Michigan’s Terrestrial Invasive Species
Michigan’s Terrestrial Invasive Species Management Plan is a statewide effort to reduce the environmental and economic damages caused by terrestrial invasive species (TIS). To assist in fighting terrestrial invasive species, there are programs like PlayCleanGo that allow the public to take action. For more information on Michigan’s Terrestrial Invasive Species Management Plan, click here. To…
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