Annual Meeting
Registration is now open for the Michigan Invasive Species Coalition (MISC) Annual Meeting.
This year’s meeting will be held December 10th – 11th at the Gaylord University Center (80 Livingston Blvd, Gaylord). The meeting will begin at 9:00 am on December 10th and conclude at 12:15 pm on December 11th. The DRAFT meeting agenda is available here. Additional details about the specific meeting rooms, parking, etc. will be provided upon registration.
There will not be a room block at a specific hotel, and attendees are responsible for arranging their own overnight accommodations. The following hotels offer the state rate:
Quality Inn
137 West St.
Rates: State government $76, or $68 with “Pay now and save”.
989-732-7541
Baymont by Wyndham
510 S Wisconsin Ave.
Rates: State government $75, Federal/other gov $83.
989-731-6331
Fairfield Inn and Suites
826 Carpenter St.
Rates: State government $85, Federal/other gov $94.
989-448-2967
As in previous years, CISMAs can send up to 3 people each (i.e., the coordinator and 2 partners). Snacks and some meals will be provided through your registration. For questions, please contact Kevin Walters (EGLE) at waltersk3@michigan.gov or 616-250-8637.
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OAK WILT RISK STATUS IN MICHIGAN = SAFE
The dormant season (November- March) is upon us! It is now safe to prune oak trees in order to protect them from infections such as oak wilt. Pruning trees before spring is ideal to maintain good tree health.
Michigan and Illinois working together to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes, with MDNR pledging $8 million towards a multifaceted barrier system. Please see letter below. #MDNR #Asiancarp #invasivespecies #collaboration #invasivefish
Spotted lanternfly egg masses can be detected from September until June. Not yet found in Michigan, this invasive pest is causing harm out east. Females can lay their eggs on nearly any surface including vehicles. This means the spotted lanternfly can be easily spread.
Amur honeysuckle--> Birds will eat the berries and 💩💩💩 it out somewhere else, resulting in it spreading to other areas. It is highly inadvisable to transport it home for use as centerpieces. #invasivespecies #honeysuckle #amurhoneysuckle
Can you identify #invasive black carp? 🐟 This @USFWS video shows how to ID them easily: https://t.co/vQaj86NlUJ
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