invasive species

The invasive Elm Zigzag Sawfly was confirmed in Michigan for the first time by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The species defoliates elm trees by eating zigzag patterns into their leaves.

Officials are planning to release mile-a-minute weevils in four sites in Calhoun County in mid June, in an attempt to target an invasive vine species.

What Oracle and OpenAI execs said about Michigan investments at the groundbreaking of a massive data center in Saline Township. A northeast Ohio community reacts to multiple Bigfoot sightings. Proposed limits on corporate political donations in Michigan. And the work of a statewide program fighting invasive species on a constricted budget.

Dominant plant species in Michigan are changing as the climate becomes more suitable for warm-loving plants. That could let some invasive species move north.

Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, Michigan agencies are reminding residents about invasive pests and diseases that embed themselves into untreated firewood and how you can avoid spreading them.

The 2025 edition of Forest Health Highlights from the state Department of Natural Resources outlines how Michigan’s forests faced ongoing challenges from invasive species, climate change, and natural disasters.

Michigan's agriculture department wants public feedback on whether it should issue permits to allow the release of two types of weevils meant to control the spread of an invasive plant.

A look at the automotive industry in light of Michigan's tariff-sensitive economy. Also, more on the ICE detention and release of Hmong refugee Lue Yang.

Stateside’s April Baer chatted with a state forester about new species proposed for the Michigan invasive species list, and what you can do to foster native plants in your garden.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the amount of sea lamprey in the Great Lakes surged because treatments were limited.