Items
of Interest:
Federal
Court Upholds Michigan Ballast Water Law
(Nov 21, 2008)
AP; Mlive.com.
Federal appeals court Friday upheld a Michigan law designed to prevent
oceangoing freight ships from bringing invasive species to the Great Lakes in
their ballast water.
2008
Garlic Mustard Challenge
The Stewardship Network.
The invasive
garlic mustard plant threatens the abundant
wildflowers and diverse forest ecosystem
of Michigan. Garlic mustard
stands out with its ability to overwhelm
natural habitats. In only a few
years, garlic mustard can take over an area,
effecting not only wildflowers but tree growth
and the animals that depend on the natural
growth. The Stewardship Network Clusters
are working to remove 100,000 pounds of garlic
mustard this spring. With your help,
we can reach and exceed this goal!
State Quarantine to Prevent Spread of Plum Pox Virus (Mar 12, 2007; PDF | 195 KB)
Michigan Department of Agriculture.
Firewood: Buy It Where You Burn It and Emerald Ash Borer - Firewood Fact Sheet
Michigan Department of Agriculture.
Don't pack your own firewood for use at your campsite or cabin. Unfortunately, our native trees and forests are being threatened by invasive insects and diseases that live in dead and dying wood. In many cases, these pests are being accidentally spread to new locations by homeowners and recreationists moving firewood from one location to another.
New Law Requiring Ships to Kill Ballast Water Invasive Species
First time a state plans to regulate ballast water beyond national standards. Senate Bill 322 is effective Jan 1, 2007.
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