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Save the dates for these two upcoming NotMISpecies webinars
July 10, 2025
Invasive species pose a threat to Michigan’s environment, economy, and sometimes even human health. What is at stake? What is being done?
This webinar series explores how agencies, universities, and locally led organizations are working together to protect Michigan’s natural resources through the Michigan Invasive Species Program.
If you are concerned about the impacts of invasive species or interested in the techniques used to control them, join EGLE as we examine species-specific actions, innovations in research and technology, and programs designed to help communities prevent and manage harmful invasive species.
A question-and-answer period will follow each presentation. Recorded versions of all previous NotMISpecies webinars are available at Michigan.gov/EGLE/Outreach under “All Webinar Series.”
Upcoming webinars in the series
Spotting the Spotted Lanternfly: What to Know and What You Can Do
Tuesday, July 29, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Invasive spotted lanternfly, first detected in Pennsylvania in 2014, is now present in at least 18 eastern U.S. states. In Michigan, localized spotted lanternfly infestations in four southeastern counties are expected to build and spread, especially in areas where invasive tree of heaven, the insect’s preferred host, occurs. Deborah McCullough, professor of forest entomology at Michigan State University, will cover spotted lanternfly’s life stages, tree of heaven identification and spotted lanternfly’s impacts on trees and people. Options for managing spotted lanternfly, if or when it arrives in your neighborhood, will be included.
They’ll need that hug: How climate change is increasing native and invasive threats to Michigan’s trees (Rescheduled)
Wednesday, August 27, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Invasive insects and diseases, including hemlock woolly adelgid, beech bark and beech leaf disease, are taking a toll on Michigan’s forests. As if this weren’t enough, the changing climate is further stressing trees and may lead to greater impacts by both invasive and native insects and diseases.
Join forest entomologist Erin Biggs and forest pathologist Simeon Wright of the Department of Natural Resources to learn more about these emerging issues, how they are being addressed, and which may have the biggest impact on Michigan’s forests and urban landscapes.