Michigan Invasive Species Coalition

News Release: Invasive elm zigzag sawfly detected in Michigan

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via Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development - MDARD

Invasive elm zigzag sawfly detected in Michigan Invasive elm zigzag sawfly detected in Michigan Michigan Department of Natural Resources sent this bulletin at 06/23/2026 02:24 PM EDT Share or view as webpage | Update preferences News Release The following news release was issued earlier today by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural De...

Invasive elm zigzag sawfly detected in Michigan — Here’s what to know A new invasive species has been detected in Michigan's St. Clair County.

On May 20, the Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development approved the addition of six species to Michigan’s invasive plant lists under Part 413 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA).

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Six species added to Michigan’s invasive plant lists following MI Commission of Ag & Rural Development vote Six species added to Michigan’s invasive plant lists following MI Commission of Ag & Rural Development vote Michigan Department of Natural Resources sent this bulletin at 05/21/2026 02:12 PM EDT Share or view as webpage | Update preferences News Release The following news release was issued as a b...

is facing immense environmental destruction caused by invasive species, hurting everything from crop production to the places people fish and swim.

But last year, the statewide program that battles invasives was hit with significant budget slashes by the state legislature.

https://www.wkar.org/wkar-news/2026-05-01/budget-cuts-are-hindering-the-fight-against-invasive-species-across-the-state



via WKAR - Public Media from Michigan State University

Budget cuts are hindering the fight against invasive species across the state Michigan is facing environmental destruction by invasive species, but the state legislature cut funding for the program that fights invasives.

"Balsam woolly adelgid, a tiny, sap-feeding insect that attacks true fir trees, has been detected at the Backus Creek State Game Area in Roscommon County."

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via Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Invasive balsam woolly adelgid detected in Roscommon County Invasive balsam woolly adelgid detected in Roscommon County Michigan Department of Natural Resources sent this bulletin at 04/23/2026 10:46 AM EDT Share or view as webpage | Update preferences News Release April 23, 2026Contact: Cheryl Nelson, 231-287-1714, or Joanne Foreman, 517-284-5814 Invasive b...

"Don't spread oak wilt – wait to prune!"

Report your sightings of oak wilt ▶ Midwest Invasive Species Information Network (MISIN)

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via Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Don't spread oak wilt – wait to prune! Don't spread oak wilt – wait to prune! Michigan Department of Natural Resources sent this bulletin at 04/13/2026 01:46 PM EDT Share or view as webpage | Update preferences DNR News April 13, 2026 Contacts: Cheryl Nelson (Lower Peninsula), 231-287-1714 or Simeon Wright (Upper Peninsula), 906-203-94...

Plan now for spring treatment of hemlock woolly adelgid

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via Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Plan now for spring treatment of hemlock woolly adelgid Plan now for spring treatment of hemlock woolly adelgid Michigan Department of Natural Resources sent this bulletin at 03/31/2026 10:54 AM EDT Share or view as webpage | Update preferences News Release March 31, 2026Contact: Joanne Foreman, 517-284-5814, or Erin Biggs, 231-519-8312 Plan now for spri...