The West Michigan Conservation Network, formerly the West Michigan Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA), covers Allegan, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, and Ottawa Counties. This organization is a volunteer organization composed of environmental groups, governmental organizations, non-profit organizations, and private citizens all working together to address invasive species on a local scale. The goal of this group is provide outreach on invasive species and their impacts as well conducting invasive species management on both public and private land.
This project was funded in part with funds from the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program through the Departments of Natural Resources, Environmental Quality, and Agriculture and Rural Development.
Keely Dunham-Adkins
WMCN Coordinator
Ph: 616-402-9608
keely.dunham-adkins@macd.org
Natalie Bekins
WMCN Project Coordinator
Ph: 616-414-2055
natalie.bekins@macd.org
Thick ‘rock snot’ continues to be found in Michigan rivers and could cause trouble for trout populations.
Thick ‘rock snot’ continues to be found in Michigan rivers
Anglers and paddlers are noticing a new phenomenon on the Upper Manistee River—a thick, brown snotty looking algae...
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Invasive beech leaf disease found in #Michigan
#BeechLeafDisease #GreatLakes #Midwest #ReportAt @MidwestInvasive
Invasive beech leaf disease found in Michigan
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Boating, fishing outreach events to mark Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week July 3-9 #Michigan #AIS #AISAW #GreatLakes #Midwest #InvasiveSpecies #ReportAt @MidwestInvasive
Boating, fishing outreach events to mark Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week July 3-9
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#Stiltgrass is an #invasivespecies found in #Michigan, and one we are managing in public parks and #naturalareas. To learn about this species, and management strategies, join us on July 13 from 6-7pm. Registration is FREE but required: http://tinyurl.com/stiltgrass2022 #especiesinvasora
Spongy moth populations were high last year across Lower #Michigan, and many people are wondering whether the nuisance caterpillars will be plaguing their backyard events again in 2022. #Spongymoth #invasivespecies #GreatLakes #ReportAt > @MidwestInvasive
It’s spongy moth (formerly gypsy moth) season: What to expect in 2022
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We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Hidden Lake Gardens! We have some exciting new projects lined up, specifically regarding tree of heaven removal! #partnership #invasivespecies