I want to give a shout-out to a site I’ve just discovered: Northwest Michigan Invasive Species Network. As part of the Michigan Invasive Species Coalition, NWMISN provides information and advice for “Protecting, enhancing, and promoting northwest Michigan’s natural communities through terrestrial invasive plant management and outreach.”
The mission statement goes on to say “The Northwest Michigan Invasive Species Network (ISN) works directly with partners in four counties: Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, and Manistee. It is currently funded through a grant from the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, and was founded through the merger of the Grand Traverse Regional Invasive Species Network and Northwest Michigan CWMA in 2012.”
Despite the gloomy-doomy sound of the enterprise, ISN provides a vibrant web presence, with a young, dedicated staff. The main thrust of their mission is terrestrial invasive plants, but there is a spot for aquatic invasive species which may grow over time. Pay a visit and subscribe to their newsletter . .you won’t be sorry.