The 2018 Field Season is Here!4/23/18
Wonder what the Benzie Conservation District's "Aquatic Invasive Species Pathways Project" does? We're honored to be featured again by "Nature Change." See below the video interview put together by Joe VanderMuelen; a conversation between our coordinator Jane Perrino and aquatic invasive species expert Jo Latimore (MSU Extension) about why we need to "Clean, Drain & Dry". Also, take time to look at the Nature Change website; it's full of stories and information about relevant regional conservation efforts. Introducing the Benzie, Leelanau and Manistee Counties Aquatic Invasive Species Pathways Project
The BCD is pleased to have received Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program funds to commence a two-year program focused on aquatic invasive species pathways. The project will take place at public boat launches across three counties, providing educational boat wash events through the spring and summer seasons. Unknown by many water recreation enthusiasts, if precautions are not taken, we run the risk of spreading harmful species from one body of water to another. This region boasts some of the country's most beautiful fresh water resources, and we are happy to work towards improved public awareness of a very real threat: aquatic invasive species (AIS). The best treatment for large-scale environmental concerns begins with recognition... Want us to lead a boat wash event at your Lake or River?
Check our calendar below and contact Jane Perrino at jane@benziecd.org or 231-882-4391. We are available May - September. |
RESOURCES
Michigan's Aquatic Invasive Species State Management Plan MI Invasive Species Profiles REPORT Midwest Invasive Species Information Network USGS AIS Sighting Report Form READ
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The Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Pathways Project || Event Dates
AIS Pathways Project 2018 Events:
April 21st & 22nd - Michigan Lakes and Streams Association Annual Conference @ Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville MI
April 25th - AIS Partners Meeting, Cadillac USFS Supervisor's Office
April 28th - Inland Lakes Walleye Season STARTS
May 16th - Leelanau Clean Waters, Sutton's Bay MI
May 22nd - Benzie Watersheds Coalition, Benzonia MI
May 26th - Inland Lakes Bass Season STARTS
May 31st - Platte River Clean Sweep, Honor MI (with the BCD to wash river clean up volunteer watercraft)
June 8th & 9th - M22 Challenge, Glen Arbor MI (with the NPS & Glen Lake Assoc. for triathlon contestant boat wash)
July 2nd -
July 4th - Frankfort & Beulah Parades, Benzie Co.
July 6th - Lower Herring Lake Assoc. annual meeting
July 8th - "Landing Blitz" at Beulah Village boat ramp (with Crystal Lake & Watershed Assoc. and Invasive Species Network)
July 20th & 21st - Crystal Lake Yacht Club, Regatta (pre/post-race boat washing)
April 25th - AIS Partners Meeting, Cadillac USFS Supervisor's Office
April 28th - Inland Lakes Walleye Season STARTS
May 16th - Leelanau Clean Waters, Sutton's Bay MI
May 22nd - Benzie Watersheds Coalition, Benzonia MI
May 26th - Inland Lakes Bass Season STARTS
May 31st - Platte River Clean Sweep, Honor MI (with the BCD to wash river clean up volunteer watercraft)
June 8th & 9th - M22 Challenge, Glen Arbor MI (with the NPS & Glen Lake Assoc. for triathlon contestant boat wash)
July 2nd -
July 4th - Frankfort & Beulah Parades, Benzie Co.
July 6th - Lower Herring Lake Assoc. annual meeting
July 8th - "Landing Blitz" at Beulah Village boat ramp (with Crystal Lake & Watershed Assoc. and Invasive Species Network)
July 20th & 21st - Crystal Lake Yacht Club, Regatta (pre/post-race boat washing)
Featured Video: Aquarium Pets & Proper Disposal
The
Benzie, Leelanau and Manistee Counties Aquatic Invasive Species Pathways Project
was funded in part with funds from the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program through
the Departments of Natural Resources, Environmental Quality and Agriculture and Rural Development.
Benzie, Leelanau and Manistee Counties Aquatic Invasive Species Pathways Project
was funded in part with funds from the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program through
the Departments of Natural Resources, Environmental Quality and Agriculture and Rural Development.