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Invasive Species: State Response
State Response
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
Aquatic Invasive Species State Management Plan
Outlines actions for preventing the introduction of new aquatic invasive species and minimizing their harmful effects.
Terrestrial Invasive Species Management Plan
Provides guidance to the state and its partners for terrestrial invasive species management.
Michigan Asian Carp Management Plan
The beginning of a comprehensive strategy for addressing the threat of Asian carps to Michigan's waters.
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
Status and strategies for established aquatic invasives
Summarizing aquatic invasive species management options and future direction of management.
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
Aquatic Invasive Species Monitoring in Michigan - interactive map
An interactive map of where specific aquatic invasive species have been found in Michigan.