NotMISpecies Webinar Series
Invasive species pose a threat to Michigan?s environment, economy, and sometimes even human health. What is at stake? What is being done? This webinar series?explores how agencies, universities, and locally led organizations are working together to protect Michigan?s natural resources through the Michigan Invasive Species Program. If you are concerned about the impacts of invasive species or interested in the techniques used to control them, join us as we examine species-specific actions, innovations in research and technology, and programs designed to help communities prevent and manage harmful invasive species.?A question-and-answer period will follow each presentation.?Recorded versions of all previous NotMISpecies webinars are available at Michigan.gov/EGLE/Outreach under ?All Webinar Series.?
Upcoming webinar in the series
The mythic Hydra was a water serpent that sprouted two heads for every one cut off. In a similar fashion, hydrilla - said to be the most invasive aquatic plant in the world - can grow new plants from stem fragments, making it a formidable challenge to control. That challenge now faces Michigan, where hydrilla was recently detected for the first time. Join Billy Keiper from EGLE Water Resources Division to find out why hydrilla is such a threat, how the Michigan Invasive Species Program is working to eradicate it, and what you can do to help identify and report it.
If you?re looking for a successful model for infusing invasive species education in the classroom, Lake Superior State University?s Beth Christiansen has one. ?Invading Classrooms and Communities? brings together students, teachers, natural resource mentors, and staff from LSSU?s Center for Freshwater Research and Education to conduct hands-on research into local invasive species issues. Join Christiansen to learn how this collaboration has fostered local, student-led stewardship projects to raise awareness and inspire action in communities across Northern Michigan.
REGISTRATION QUESTIONS:
Joel Roseberry:?[email protected]
Alana Berthold:?[email protected]
Individuals needing language assistance or accommodations for effective participation at these events should contact Joel Roseberry at 517-599-9494 at least two?weeks before each event to request language, mobility, visual, hearing, translation, and/or other assistance.
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