invasive species

As the city moves forward on plans to alter dams to restore rapids downtown, a new barrier could stop sea lamprey from spawning upstream.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking people to be on the lookout for damage caused by the invasive Asian Longhorned Beetle.

A trendy species of mushroom could be a new threat to Michigan’s forests.The golden oyster mushroom is native to Asia. But people here have been growing them for some time as they’ve become increasingly popular in recipes.It's possible some spores escaped into the wild.

The EPA is granting more than $2 million to the Great Lakes Fishery Commission to help address the invasive sea lamprey in Michigan waters.

Whitefish populations in the lower Great Lakes have been declining for decades. Bridge Michigan environment reporter Kelly House joined Stateside to discuss what’s threatening the iconic fish, and what could be done to save them.

Boxwood shrubs in Michigan are in danger this season because of the invasive box tree moth, which can completely defoliate a plant in just a few weeks. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has issued a quarantine for 13 districts in southeast Michigan to try to prevent the moths from spreading. To reduce the spread of the moths, people should dispose of the plants safely by double-bagging infested plants and bringing them to municipal waste sites.

Outdoor activities such as boating, off-roading, and even hiking can spread invasive species if precautions are not taken.

The Great Lakes sea lamprey control program has the OK to rehire three dozen federal employees it needs to combat the eel-like, invasive fish species.

There’s an in-person training session in Muskegon on April 25 and 26, and a virtual session on April 30.

It’s National Invasive Species Awareness week, and Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources is urging Michiganders to learn more about invasive species prevention.