North Country CISMA
The North Country CISMA was formed in 2015 with the initial focus on inventorying the invasive species in their 5-county area, Mason, Lake, Missuakee, Osceola, and Wexford, and educating the public on the likely next invaders of the area. In 2016 Mecosta County was added to the NCCISMA, bringing the county coverage to 6.
They are a group of individuals and organizations that are committed to removing hurdles that may discourage private property owners on treating invasive species on their own property. One of these initiatives is providing assistance in identifying invasive species by coming to the property for a site visit. Another initiative is by providing a rewards program which gives the property owner cash for treating the high priority species on their property. The organization also provides mechanical and chemical control equipment available for rent from the participating Conservation Districts. They are also further facilitating private landowner's control of invasive species on their property by providing demonstrations of invasive species control techniques and presenting to groups about invasive species.
Partners
Big Sable Watershed Restoration CommitteeFin and Feather Club of Mason County
Hamlin Lake Preservation Society
Huron-Manistee National Forest
Mason-Lake Conservation District
Mecosta Conservation District
Missaukee Conservation District
Muskegon River Watershed Assembly
Nugent Lake Hills Association
Osceola-Lake Conservation District
Pere Marquette Watershed Council
Wexford Conservation District
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2019 MISC Annual Meeting
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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
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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
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