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Officials to hold an Emerald Ash Borer informational meeting for Mackinac County

Contact: James Bowes 517-373-5355
Agency: Agriculture

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 17, 2009
CONTACT: James Bowes, MDA, 517-373-5355

**** MEDIA ADVISORY ****

Officials to hold an Emerald Ash Borer informational meeting for Mackinac County

Officials from the Michigan departments of Agriculture and Natural Resources, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, U.S. Forest Service, Michigan State University County Extension, Michigan Technological University and Soil Conservation District will host a public meeting on Tuesday, January 27, 2009, to discuss Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) quarantine, 2008 survey findings, anticipated 2009 EAB activities, and answer any questions regarding EAB infestations in Mackinac County.

EVENT INFORMATION:

WHAT:	Outline the quarantine restrictions, survey results, and future activities for Emerald Ash Borer management efforts in Mackinac County.
WHEN:	7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 27, 2009
WHERE:	Little Bear East Arena and Conference Center 275 Marquette Street Saint Ignace, MI 49781
WHO:	Michigan Department of Agriculture Michigan Department of Natural Resources U. S. Department of Agriculture APHIS, FS Michigan State University Michigan Technological University Mackinac County Michigan State University Extension Soil Conservation District


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