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Don’t let it loose! Protecting Michigan’s waterways from pesky pets and plants

2025-01-14T09:00:00Z 2025-01-14T10:00:00Z Don’t let it loose! Protecting Michigan’s waterways from pesky pets and plants

Aquariums and water gardens provide peace and serenity to homes and public spaces; however, they also are home to non-native animals and plants that don’t belong in the wild. Since 2015, Michigan State University Extension has been empowering aquarium and water garden retailers to make sound stocking decisions and to share the “don’t let it loose” message with their customers through the Reduce Invasive Pet and Plant Escapes (RIPPLE) campaign. Join Paige Filice, natural resources educator and associate director of the MSUE Center for Lakes and Streams to learn about the pet and garden trade and how the “don’t let it loose” message is being promoted through surrender events and partnerships with leading retailers and conservation organizations.

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EGLE does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, marital status, disability, political beliefs, height, weight, genetic information, or sexual orientation in the administration of any of its programs or activities, and prohibits intimidation and retaliation, as required by applicable laws and regulations.

Individuals needing language assistance or accommodations for effective participation should contact Joel Roseberry, RoseberryJ@Michigan.gov by January 3 to request language, mobility, visual, hearing, translation, and/or other assistance.

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Start: January 14, 2025 9:00 AM

End: January 14, 2025 10:00 AM

Aquariums and water gardens provide peace and serenity to homes and public spaces; however, they also are home to non-native animals and plants that don’t belong in the wild. Since 2015, Michigan State University Extension has been empowering aquarium and water garden retailers to make sound stocking decisions and to share the “don’t let it loose” message with their customers through the Reduce Invasive Pet and Plant Escapes (RIPPLE) campaign. Join Paige Filice, natural resources educator and associate director of the MSUE Center for Lakes and Streams to learn about the pet and garden trade and how the “don’t let it loose” message is being promoted through surrender events and partnerships with leading retailers and conservation organizations.

After registering, you will receive an email from "EGLE Outreach" with a link for you to use to join the webinar.

 

Register Now

 


EGLE does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, marital status, disability, political beliefs, height, weight, genetic information, or sexual orientation in the administration of any of its programs or activities, and prohibits intimidation and retaliation, as required by applicable laws and regulations.

Individuals needing language assistance or accommodations for effective participation should contact Joel Roseberry, RoseberryJ@Michigan.gov by January 3 to request language, mobility, visual, hearing, translation, and/or other assistance.