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Invasive Species: State Response
State Response
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Statewide efforts are underway by a variety of state and local groups to address invasive species of all kinds throughout Michigan. For information on what these efforts entail, please see the links below.
State management plans
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AIS plan cover
Aquatic Invasive Species State Management Plan
Outlines actions for preventing the introduction of new aquatic invasive species and minimizing their harmful effects.
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TIS plan cover
Terrestrial Invasive Species Management Plan
Provides guidance to the state and its partners for terrestrial invasive species management.
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Asian Carp Management Plan cover
Michigan Invasive Carp Management Plan
The beginning of a comprehensive strategy for addressing the threat of invasive (Asian) carps to Michigan's waters.
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Photos of balsam woolly adelgid, lesser celandine, hydrilla and marbled crayfish over the title "Response Plan for Invasive Species in Michigan."
Response Plan for Invasive Species in Michigan
An internal, interagency decision support tool outlining a decision-making process for reported invasive species.
Reports and strategies
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Invasive Species Program 2025 Annual Report cover including a photo of two workers on a small boat spraying aquatic invasive species.
Michigan Invasive Species Program Annual Reports
Find previous years' reports in the MISP Program Archives -
A collage of invasive species photos
Profiles for established invasive species
Summarizing invasive species management options and future direction of management for certain invasive species.
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Invasive plant management strategy
DNR Invasive Plant Management Strategy
Assessing the status of invasive plants in Michigan and developing a strategy to address their negative impacts to wildlife.
Invasive species grants
Grants are available to assist with prevention, detection, eradication and control of terrestrial and aquatic invasive species in Michigan. Each grant program has specific goals, eligibility requirements and application deadlines.
Invasive species interactive map
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A screenshot of the interactive aquatic invasive species map
Aquatic Invasive Species Monitoring in Michigan - interactive map
Aquatic Invasive Species Monitoring in MichiganAn interactive map of where specific aquatic invasive species have been found in Michigan.