We are committed to protecting our beautiful northern Michigan waters, and we're pleased to include aquatic invasive species prevention and detection in our services.
​Read below to see what you and we can do to deal with problematic aquatic species.

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Boat Wash & Outreach Program
​2018 Field Season At-A-Glance

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Aquatic Invasive Species Pathways Program (AISPP)
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The BCD received Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program funds in 2017 to commence a program focused on aquatic invasive species pathways. The project has taken 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).

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. 

2017-2018 Data Analysis SOON!
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NatureChange VIDEOS
Time to Clean, Drain and Dry!
Controlling Aquatic Invaders

RESOURCES
​Michigan's AIS State Management Plan
MI Invasive Species Profiles

REPORT
Midwest Invasive Species Information Network
USGS AIS Sighting Report Form

READ
​What is a "CISMA"?​

SCHEDULE
See our Calendar for AIS Events

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 A word from our 2018 Intern:

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AIS program hits the Platte River with Benzie Central High School students to snorkel the river & learn about aquatics! Click here to view news report:

NEWS RELEASE

Featured Video: What's the Connection between AIS and Duck Hunting?

The Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Pathways Project   ||   Event Dates

AIS Pathways Program Events 2019

TBD

The
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. 
Also, grants from the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians and the Benzie Sunrise Rotary Foundation
​have made aspects of this program possible.