WATERSMEETS LAKEGUARDS
Invasive Species Control Coalition of Watersmeet
OUR  MISSION
To assure that waterways and lands in Watersmeet Township, State of Michigan, are environmentally sound, free of invasive species, and suitable for a variety of recreational uses for the benefit of residents of the community at large.
The next ISCCW meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 21st, 9:00AM at the Forest Service Conference Room.
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Summer’s wet, warm weather fueling invasive plant growth.
This summer’s early warm and wet weather is accelerating the germination, growth and flowering of purple loosestrife. WDNR News Release – August 3, 2010 Inspection data shows minority of boaters increasing risk to lakes and rivers. Wardens will shift from education to enforcement of new aquatic invasive species law. WDNR News Release – July 27, 2010
Asian Wasps may help in fight against Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
A biological control is being developed to control the spread of EAB.
Spinal Column Newsweekly (online) – July 14, 2010
MSU Extension Advance Michigan Initiative
Here’s an opportunity for Michigan riparians to help shape the state’s future. E-mail from Scott Brown, ML&SA Executive Director – May 25, 2010
Counting the Cost of Alien Invasions
Far too many countries have failed to grasp the scale of the threat from invasive species. Achim Steiner, UN Environment Programme’s executive director, BBC News Website – April 13, 2010
Invasive Species and PCBs
New University of Michigan research finds invasive species are accelerating PCBs up the food chain. Steve Carmody, Michigan Radio – April 12, 2010
VHS found in Lake Superior fish
Traces of Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia virus (VHS) found in fish inhabiting Lake Superior. WDNR News Release – January 27, 2010
Bill Introduced to Stop the Spread of Asian Carp to the Great Lakes
US Senator Debbie Stabenow (R-Michigan) introduces CARP ACT in the Senate. E-mail correspondence from Debbie Stabenow – January 21, 2010
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