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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Free training opportunity! Discussion on why it is important to prevent the spread of invasive species, and what businesses in the lawn care and landscaping industry can do to slow or prevent spread to new areas.
See attached flyer!
#invasivespecies #lawncare #landscaping
Invasive yellow floating heart successfully eradicated from two Southeast Michigan locations. Great news in the fight against invasive species. https://t.co/oe8LDOnYmU #NotMiSpecies #MiDNR
Fisheries and Wildlife MS graduate Paige Filice is @MSUExtension’s newest water resources educator. She'll work statewide to prevent invasive species and protect Michigan's waters. #invasivespecies #MiRIPPLE
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Well done, Michigan! The state of Michigan just announced 32 projects that will share $3.6 million in grants through the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program.
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Oriental bittersweet is a woody vine that grows on trees, eventually girdling them and killing them. Do not use them to make holiday decorations and wreaths as this can facilitate its spread to new areas. #orientalbittersweet #invasivespecies #holidaydecoration
Help us reach 12 donations TODAY, November 12, to represent the 12 counties we serve across Northern Michigan.
#healthywater #protectedplaces #vibrantcommunities #upnorth
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