This week, read about Michigan dunes and invasive species





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"MI Environment Digest - June 26, 2026"

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Celebrate World Sand Dune Day with EGLE [ [link removed] ]

"June 26, 2026"

Michigan’s dunes make up the largest freshwater sand dune system in the world.

Dune area near Little Point Sable in Oceana County.

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Michigan boaters, anglers urged to help protect lakes and rivers during Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week [ [link removed] ]

"June 25, 2026"

Volunteers and partner organizations will host more than 31 outreach events at boat launches across Michigan as part of the 13th annual AIS Landing Blitz.

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Volunteers show a boater how to check for and remove aquatic plants during the AIS Landing Blitz

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New biological control will target invasive mile-a-minute weed in Michigan [ [link removed] ]

"June 23, 2026"

MDARD has issued a biocontrol permit to release a weevil to reduce populations of invasive mile-a-minute weed in Calhoun County.

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Mile-a-minute weed vines cover trees and shrubs at a site in Calhoun County, Michigan. Credit: April Savickas, BCK CISMA.

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