Aquatic Invasive Species Advisory Council

Contact: Sarah LeSage 517-241-7931

The Aquatic Invasive Species Advisory Council was created in 2011 through the addition of Part 414 to the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended, to provide recommendations aquatic invasive species issues. The council is comprised of 19 members representing a broad spectrum of interests including regulated entities, citizen organizations, governmental agencies, academia, and citizen stakeholders.

Council Members 

The following sections outline the role of the council:

• 324.41407: Recommendations on the update to the aquatic invasive species state management plan and funding to implement the plan
• 324.41409: Prevention of introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species through trade report
• 324.41411: Recommendations for the state's certification of USEPA's Vessel General Permit (ballast water permit)
• 324.41412: Recommendation for Phragmites australis control

AIS Advisory Council Recommendations

• OIT Extension Letter
• Section 401 Certification
• Aquatic Invasive Species State Management Plan
• Definition of Aquatic Invasive Species

The council is charged to hold meetings at least quarterly and meetings are open to the public.

Meeting schedule and associated materials

June 28, 2013 (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

• Location: Con Con A & B Conference Rooms, Atrium Level, Constitution Hall, 525 West Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48933

May 2, 2013 (9:30 - 5:00 PM)

• Location: Roscommon Township Hall, 8555 Knapp Road, Houghton Lake, MI 48629
• Agenda 

March 15, 2013 (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

• Location: Con Con A & B Conference Rooms, Atrium Level, Constitution Hall, 525 West Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48933
• Agenda
• Minutes 
• Meeting Materials
  Phragmites Management and Control Recommendation

February 8, 2013 (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

• Location: Con Con A & B Conference Rooms, Atrium Level, Constitution Hall, 525 West Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48933
• Agenda
• Minutes
• Meeting Materials

1. Handout - Harmonizing State and Federal Prohibited Species Lists
2. Presentation - Education Program on Safe Usages Practices for Buyers and Sellers 
3. Presentation - AIS Funding Case Study (Minnesota)
4. Handout - DRAFT AIS Council Recommendation on Phragmites australis Control Measures 
5. Handout - Review of Aquatic Invasive Species Risk Assessments for the State of Michigan by Kruckman et al. 

November 30, 2012 (Meeting was Canceled)

• Location: Hutchinson Conference Room, Atrium Level, Constitution Hall, 525 West Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48933

October 25, 2012

• Location: Roscommon Township Hall, 8555 Knapp Road, Houghton Lake, MI 48629
• Agenda
• Minutes
• Organisms In Trade Industry Panel Members

September 27, 2012 (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

• Location: Con Con A & B Conference Rooms, Atrium Level, Constitution Hall, 525 West Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48933
• Agenda
• Meeting Minutes

August 16, 2012 (9:30 AM - 5:00 PM)

• Location: Roscommon Township Hall, 8555 Knapp Road, Houghton Lake, MI 48629
• Agenda 
• Meeting Minutes
• Meeting Materials
  1. Handout - DNR Prohibited Species Letter 
  2. Handout - Draft Phragmites Management Prioritization Tool 
  3. Handout - HR 5864 Bill Analysis - Nature Conservancy 
  4. Handout - MIPC Invasive Assessment Tool 
  5. Presentation - Advancing Phragmites Management in Michigan 
  6. Presentation - Prohibited Species List, DNR 
  7. Presentation - Michigan Invasive Plant Council Assessment 
  8. Presentation - Organisms in Trade Outreach, Sea Grant 

July 18, 2012 (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

• Location: Con Con A & B Conference Rooms, Atrium Level, Constitution Hall, 525 West Allegan Street, Lansing, MI 48933
• Agenda 
• Meeting Minutes 
• Meeting Materials
  1. Background on Invasive Phragmites 
  2. Overview of Phragmites Control and Permitting Processes (Great Lake Shoreline and Chemical Treatment)
  3. Part 413 Listing Process 
  4. AIS Funding Possibilities 

June 21, 2012 (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

• Location: Roscommon Township Hall, 8555 Knapp Road, Houghton Lake, MI 48629
• Agenda 
• Meeting Minutes 
• Meeting Materials
  1. Risk Assessment presentation Kruckman 
  2. Great Lakes Regulated Species 
  3. OIT education program presentation 
  4. Regulations and education on OIT & Pure MI presentation 
  5. Risk Assessment Keller 

June 6, 2012 (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

• Location: Constitutional Hall, 525 W. Allegan, Lansing, MI 48933. Constitution Hall is a secure facility. DEQ staff will meet you at the east entrance security desk to escort you to the ConCon meeting room.
• Agenda 
• Meeting Minutes 
• Meeting Materials
  1. Invasive Species Definition Clarification 

April 26, 2012 (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

• Location: Constitutional Hall, 525 W. Allegan, Lansing, MI 48933. Constitution Hall is a secure facility. DEQ staff will meet you at the east entrance security desk to escort you to the ConCon meeting room.
• Agenda
• Meeting Minutes 
• Meeting Materials
  1. USCG Ballast Water Final Rule Presentation 

 

April 6, 2012 (9:00 AM- 12:00 PM)

• Location: Constitutional Hall, 525 W. Allegan, Lansing, MI 48933. Constitution Hall is a secure facility. DEQ staff will meet you at the east entrance security desk to escort you to the ConCon meeting room.
• Agenda 
• Meeting Minutes 
• Meeting Materials
  1. Part 414 Overview 
  2. USEPA VGP Comment Letter 
  3. State Management Plan Presentation 
  4. Ballast Water Presentation 
  5. Organisms in Trade Presentation 
  6. Bait and Aquaculture Presentation