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.
Beaver? Otter? Muskrat? A Field Guide to Freshwater Mammals via @nature_brains @eatguineapigs
Beaver? Otter? Muskrat? A Field Guide to Freshwater Mammals - Cool Green Science
Think you saw a beaver or a mink? Here’s how to tell for sure.
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Help prevent the spread of #oakwilt; don't prune oak trees now #invasivespecies #GreatLakes #Midwest #foresthealth #treehealth #ReportAt > @MidwestInvasive
Help prevent the spread of oak wilt; don't prune oak trees now
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Reminder to register for the April 20th #NotMISpecies Webinar - Not in MI waters: Responding to watchlist aquatic plants in Michigan #invasivespecies #GreatLakes https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIDEQ/bulletins/2ca963f/
Michigan doesn't have any crabs so Maryland takes the win here! We do have crayfish in the crustasian family - they're pretty cool and integral to our water ecosystems!
(Except the #InvasiveSpecies rusty and red swamp crawfish 😬 - report any sightings to @Minvasives!) https://twitter.com/CleanWater_MD/status/1374039283510734848
@CleanWaterMI ...and crabs. Don't forget the crabs.
Reminder to register for the March 25 NotMISpecies Webinar - Why spotted lanternfly? Assessing the potential threat of #invasivespecies to #Michigan https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIDEQ/bulletins/2c62426/
Upcoming volunteer stewardship workdays are a great excuse to gear outdoors and help Michigan's natural resources. #MiDNR #volunteering
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