The State of Michigan defines an invasive species as a plant, animal, or disease that is not native and whose introduction causes harm, or is likely to cause harm to the economy, environment, or human health. Of the many invasive species that can be found in the Saginaw Bay area, a few are responsible for much of the damage caused to the Bay or are of special concern. SB-CISMA has classified invasive species concerns in the Saginaw Bay based on their capacity for damage to environment, economy, and human health. For more information on our priority species, click on the photos below. For more information about invasive species in general, check out these resources:
www.michigan.gov/invasives
NotMISpecies Webinar Series
Have you seen an invasive species that you want to let us know about? Visit misin.msu.edu to report and send us an email at [email protected].
www.michigan.gov/invasives
NotMISpecies Webinar Series
Have you seen an invasive species that you want to let us know about? Visit misin.msu.edu to report and send us an email at [email protected].
Other invasive species that have been found in the Saginaw Bay watershed, or species we want to make sure do not make it here:
This is not a comprehensive list of invasive species in the state of Michigan or the Saginaw Bay watershed. For more information on Michigan invasive species, visit https://www.michigan.gov/invasives/ or https://www.mipn.org.