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An interactive map displaying contaminated sites throughout Michigan regulated under Parts 213, 201, and 211.
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Although aquatic plants are a natural component of every aquatic ecosystem, excessive plant growth can sometimes be a nuisance for riparian property owners and other lake users. A few species of aquatic plants, such as Eurasian watermilfoil, are not native to the Great Lakes region and can significantly alter the aquatic ecosystem if left unchecked. Permits are required to chemically control nuisance aquatic plants and algae. Program staff regulate the use of pesticides through the permit process. Each application for a permit must undergo a thorough review to assess the environmental impact to the waterbody, and any human health and safety issues. Program staff also review new chemical products proposed for use in Michigan waters, survey Michigan lakes to determine the composition of the native plant community and any presence of exotic plant species, and seek to educate riparian property owners about the management of aquatic plants and a variety of related lake management issues.
Aquatic Nuisance Control Program Staff
EGLE-WRD-ANC@Michigan.gov
517-284-5593
Utilizing the EGLE-developed Aquatic Vegetation Assessment Sites (AVAS) survey techniques, the Aquatic Nuisance Control (ANC) program recorded the aquatic plant communities of selected water bodies across the state of Michigan. This map reveals the distribution of sites across the years of the technique's usage within the Water Resource Department.
View the interactive map to explore the results of the aquatic nuisance control vegetation survey.
The data used in this map is available to download and to view as a table.
View the story map that explains how EGLE biologists are protecting Michigan waterways by monitoring Aquatic Invasive Species.
Find all of EGLE's web maps and open data centralized to one location.
