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2023 Great Lakes Commission Semiannual Meeting

Westin Michigan Avenue • Chicago, IL

Meetings offer an opportunity for Great Lakes stakeholders to convene with colleagues and share perspectives on important Great Lakes issues.

Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week Webinars

Online

This year, Emerald ash borer (EAB) Awareness Week is May 22-28th. In addition to their normal EAB awareness outreach, Don’t Move Firewood is highlighting this notorious tree pest by hosting a few EAB-focused webinars. Hear from researchers and managers alike over the course of three live webinars in two days. They'll talk about communication strategies […]

Oak Wilt Identification and Response for First-Year and Multi-Year Sites

Kent District Library - Cascade Township Branch 2870 Jacksmith Avenue Southeast Grand Rapids, MI 49546 United States

Join  the West Michigan Conservation Network at the Cascade Township’s Wisner Center for a presentation by Heidi Frei, , DNR Parks and Recreation Division Forest Health Specialist with an overview of oak wilt, including how it spreads and how you can best prevent the pathogen from affecting the oaks on your property. The prevention and […]

The Invasive Species Action Fund

The Invasive Species Action Fund (ISAF) is a grant program designed to facilitate on-the-ground management and monitoring of invasive species in Ontario. The program is made possible thanks to the support of Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF). Funding Priorities The Microgrants stream continues to support local communities with invasive species needs. Priorities […]

Kick off Event and Pull – Sault Ste Marie Himalayan Balsam Community Project

Drake Street Park (Clark Creek)

The 2023 Sault Ste. Marie Himalayan balsam Community Project is a city-wide environmental stewardship campaign that focuses on the prevention and management of Himalayan balsam. The Invasive Species Centre is teaming up with local organizations to tackle the growing Himalayan balsam population by educating the public on identification, prevention, reporting and management. The goal of […]