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Scientists say Foreign Mussels Damage make it the Worst of all Great Lakes Invasive Species
Several prominent researchers contend that zebra and quagga mussels have had the largest impact on biological communities of the Great Lakes, causing profound changes at all levels of the food chain.
By Jeff Alexander – The Muskegon Chronicle- April 9, 2008
VHS scientific fact sheet
The National Center for Research on Aquatic Invasive Species provides detailed information about VHS and how it can impact our fisheries.
by Rebekah M. Kipp and Anthony Ricciardi - December 8, 2006.
People Key to Halting Invasive Species
Speakers at invasive species workshop stress the importance of education and personal responsibility in the fight against invasive species.
By Paul Smith - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Feb. 20, 2008
Botulism Poisoning Loons on Great Lakes
A botulism outbreak that is poisoning loons is believed to be caused by invasive species (zebra mussels, quagga mussels, and round goby).
By James Janega - Chicago Tribune - Jan. 27, 2008
New Rules Could Prevent Great Lakes Invaders
New regulations requiring all ocean-going ships to flush out ballast tanks should help stop introduction of new invasive species in the Great Lakes.
By Ken Kolker - Grand Rapids Press - Jan. 17, 2008 . . . . . . . . .
Scientists Try Using Natural Enemy to Combat Eurasian Milfoil
Scientists are finding some success in using the milfoil weevil to control Eurasian milfoil near Mackinaw City.
By Tina Lam - Free Press Staff Writer - Nov. 15, 2007
Michigan VHS Regulations
For information on how the new VHS rules affect anglers click on “Angler Fact Sheet”
Fish Disease Control Order - MI DNR - Sept. 2007

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