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Trade-up your invasive shrub!

We want to see invasive Japanese Barberry removed from our landscape. From now through June bring us your barberry for a free native replacement shrub!

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We are a dedicated team of natural resource professionals committed to addressing invasive species issues impacting Northern Michigan.

Learn how you can help combat invasive species in Northern Michigan by visiting our dedicated action and resource page.

We manage invasive species, restore native habitat, educate our community, host events and more. Check out our programs to learn more. 

Our CISMA encompasses Charlevoix, Antrim, Kalkaska, and Emmet Counties in Northern Michigan. 

Our Mission:
To protect the environment, economy, and human health of Northern Lower Michigan through collaborative management of invasive species 

Featured News

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State awards $3.6 million for invasive species prevention and control

CAKE CISMA received grant funding to continue our work

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Plan now for spring treatment of hemlock woolly adelgid

Invasive pest now confirmed in nine Michigan counties

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New research shows grasses can fortify forests against buckthorn invasion

​​Native grasses, like wildrye, can help reduce the number and size of new buckthorn.

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Support our invasive species management work today!

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