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Phragmites Control

Phragmites are threatening the health of Michigan’s wetlands and shorelines. The best time to start control and management of phragmites is right now.

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New Boating and Fishing Laws for 2019

New boating and fishing laws to protect Michigan's waterways against the spread of invasive species took effect March 21, 2019. Click here to learn more about how these changes may affect you. Additionally, check out the video below from Michigan EGLE on how you can...

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Round gobies and Michigan Lakes

Another recent invader causing considerable concern is the a small bottom-dwelling fish with a large head resembling that of a tadpole. First discovered in Lake St. Clair in 1990, presumably introduced via ballast water from transoceanic vessels, the round goby and...

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The Eurasian Ruffe

The Eurasian ruffe (Gymnocephalus cernuus) warrants particular attention because of its  great potential for adversely affecting the multibillion-dollar Great Lakes sport fishery.  The ruffe is a small but aggressive fish native to Eurasia. It was introduced into Lake...

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