The State of Michigan defines an invasive species as one that is not native and whose introduction causes harm, or is likely to cause harm to Michigan's economy, environment, or human health. There are many types of invasive species, including plants, animals, insects and even diseases. Of the many that can be found in the Saginaw Bay area, a few specific species are responsible for much of the damage caused to the Bay. 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 or 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 infestations.
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 infestations.
Other invasive species found in the Saginaw Bay watershed include:
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.