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.
Read below to see what you and we can do to deal with problematic aquatic species.
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09/01/2020
The Benzie Conservation District is pleased to share that our
Aquatic Invasive Species Pathways Program has been selected for funding through the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program, a collaboration between the Michigan departments of Agriculture and Rural Development; Environment, Great Lakes and Energy; and Natural Resources.
With funding of $126,700, this program will seek to expand much-needed educational outreach into Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau and Manistee counties regarding the issue of aquatic invasive species (AIS). Over the following three years, this award will help the district to hire necessary staff to provide boat wash services, share public outreach on clean boating practices, lead children's educational programs, monitor waterways for AIS, and improve regional "water ethics" as a whole.
There are many things conservation groups and citizens together can do to gain traction in the fight against AIS. Mainly, if we focus on the many pathways new species enter our environment, we can prevent infestation in the first place.
We look forward to serving these counties through illuminating stakeholders on these actions, and working as a community to protect our incredible watersheds.
The Benzie Conservation District is pleased to share that our
Aquatic Invasive Species Pathways Program has been selected for funding through the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program, a collaboration between the Michigan departments of Agriculture and Rural Development; Environment, Great Lakes and Energy; and Natural Resources.
With funding of $126,700, this program will seek to expand much-needed educational outreach into Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau and Manistee counties regarding the issue of aquatic invasive species (AIS). Over the following three years, this award will help the district to hire necessary staff to provide boat wash services, share public outreach on clean boating practices, lead children's educational programs, monitor waterways for AIS, and improve regional "water ethics" as a whole.
There are many things conservation groups and citizens together can do to gain traction in the fight against AIS. Mainly, if we focus on the many pathways new species enter our environment, we can prevent infestation in the first place.
We look forward to serving these counties through illuminating stakeholders on these actions, and working as a community to protect our incredible watersheds.
Boat Wash & Outreach Program
2018 Field Season At-A-Glance
Aquatic Invasive Species Pathways Program (AISPP)
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 to-date, 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 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 to-date, 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.
Check our calendar below and contact Jane Perrino at jane@benziecd.org or
231-882-4391.
We are available May - September.
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
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
Invasive zebra mussels found in aquarium moss
SCHEDULE
Request our Boat Wash Crew,
email Jane@benziecd.org
Request our Boat Wash Crew,
email Jane@benziecd.org
AIS program hits the Platte River with Benzie High School students to snorkel the river & learn about aquatics! Click here to view news report:
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The Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Pathways Project || Event Dates
AIS Pathways Program Events 2021
TBD
The Aquatic Invasive Species Pathways Program
was funded in part with funds from the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program through
the Departments of Natural Resources; Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy; and Agriculture and Rural Development.
Also, grants from the Huron-Manistee National Forest as well as Benzie County township
contributions: Almira, Blaine, Benzonia, Crystal Lake, Homestead and Lake have made aspects of this program possible.
was funded in part with funds from the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program through
the Departments of Natural Resources; Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy; and Agriculture and Rural Development.
Also, grants from the Huron-Manistee National Forest as well as Benzie County township
contributions: Almira, Blaine, Benzonia, Crystal Lake, Homestead and Lake have made aspects of this program possible.