For questions about Asian carp identification, status in Michigan, Michigan’s Asian Carp Management Plan, other fish (e.g. snakehead) and aquatic animals (e.g. invasive crayfish), please contact:

Seth Herbst - DNR Fisheries Division 517-284-5841

www.michigan.gov/asiancarp

For questions on:

• Chemical control of aquatic species, permitting, and submerged plant identification, please contact: 
  Aquatic Nuisance Control Program staff, DEQ - Water Resources Division, 517-284-5593     www.michigan.gov/anc
   
• Mowing and other forms of mechanical control, permitting, and Great Lakes Shoreline management, please contact:
  Anne Garwood, DEQ - Water Resources Division, 517-388-4472     www.michigan.gov/wetlands
   
• Identification and control of invasive phragmites, please contact:
  Kevin Walters, DEQ Water Resources, 616-250-8637
   
• Watch list species reporting - Brazilian elodea, European Frogbit, European water clover, Hydrilla, Parrot feather, Water chestnut, Water hyacinth, Water lettuce, Water soldier, and Yellow floating heart
  DEQ Aquatic Nuisance Control Program, 517-284-5593

For questions about education programs and outreach materials related to AIS, please contact:

Kevin Walters, DEQ - Water Resources Division 616-250-8637

For questions on overall aquatic invasive species program and Michigan’s Aquatic Invasive Species State Management Plan, please contact:

Sarah LeSage, AIS Program Coordinator DEQ - Water Resources Division 517-243-4735

For questions on:

• Michigan’s ballast water program and Michigan’s Section 401 certification, please contact:
  Sarah LeSage, DEQ - Water Resources Division 517-284-5472
   
• Michigan’s state ballast water permit and application, please contact:
  Sylvia Heaton, DEQ - Water Resources Division 517-449-6307     www.michigan.gov/deqnpdes

For general invasive species media inquiries and communications-related matters, please contact:

Joanne Foreman, DNR, DEQ and DARD Invasive Species Program Communications Coordinator, 517-284-5814

To report invasive species law/regulation violations, please call the DNR Report all Poaching (RAP) Line at 1-800-292-7800.  For questions, please contact:

Corporal Steve Huff, DNR - Law Enforcement Division

For questions on Great Lakes coordination, restoration, and management, please contact:

Matt Preisser, Office of the Great Lakes 517-284-5039

www.michigan.gov/ogl

For questions about:

• Invasive species that impact agriculture and landscapes, please contact:
  John Bedford, DARD - Pesticide and Plant Pest Management Division 517-284-5650
  MDARD - Latest Information on Invasive and Exotic Species in Michigan
   
• Invasive insects, tree diseases, and invasive species impacts to forestry, please contact:
  Roger Mech, DNR - Forest Resources Division 517-243-0300

For questions about:

• Michigan’s NREPA Part 413 Prohibited and Restricted species law, other regulations, species identification, and permits as they pertain to plants and insects, please contact:
  Mike Bryan, DARD - Pesticide and Plant Pest Management Division 517-284-5648
   

• Michigan’s NREPA Part 413 Prohibited and Restricted species law, other regulations, species identification, and permits as they pertain to all species besides plants and insects, please contact:
  Seth Herbst, DNR - Fisheries Division 517-284-5841

For general questions about MISGP, grant requirements, application process, etc., please contact:

Kammy Frayre, DNR – Finance & Operations 517-284-5970

For questions about invasive species and associated issues in state parks and at state administered boat launches, pelase contact:

Christina Baugher, DNR – Parks & Recreation Division 517-284-5835

For questions about:

• Identification, management and control of terrestrial invasive species and Michigan's Terrestrial Invasive Species Management Plan, please contact:

Greg Norwood, DNR Wildlife Division 517-342-4514

• Permitting for mechanical control of invasive plants in a Critical Dune Area, please contact:

Kate Lederle, DEQ Water Resources 517-284-5564

www.mi.gov/criticaldunes