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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

Hunters: Remember to 'Clean. Drain. Dry.' to protect waterfowl habitat

We're asking hunters across the state to take extra precautions to prevent the spread of invasive species.

$3.6 million in grants available for invasive species projects in Michigan

Proposals accepted through Nov. 1st, 2025

New research shows grasses can fortify forests against buckthorn invasion

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