Tag: invasive
Now Is the Time to Address the Invasive Spotted Lanternfly & Tree of Heaven
Many people in the US may just now be hearing about the invasive spotted lantern fly and its tree of heaven host plant. For those of us on the East Coast, they are hard to ignore and causing massive economic and ecological devastation. New York state estimates hundreds of millions … [continued]
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How inland fish farmers cultivate a sustainable future for the Great Lakes
By Donté Smith
Despite being surrounded by the largest group of freshwater lakes on Earth, Michigan imports the vast majority of its seafood, between 65% and 90%, according to Michigan Sea Grant. As global aquaculture has grown to meet increasing demand for protein, a small but determined group of inland fish farmers in the Great Lakes region are building a more sustainable, local supply. Researchers say doing so could ease pressure on wild populations, create jobs in rural areas and help restore public trust in the food on their plates. But with high regulatory costs, limited consumer awareness and strong competition from imports, these farms face an uphill swim.
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Cattails are an invasive species, but may also be a helpful one
It is investigated as a growing medium in greenhouses and a soil enhancer for crops
Hopes and Fishes
In one of the most polluted parts of Lake Michigan, whitefish are thriving. Some people wonder if we should try to replicate that environment elsewhere to save the iconic species. But that could mean doing something untested and controversial.
Michiganders battle boxwood pests ravaging shrubs
The invasive boxwood leafminer is damaging shrubs across Michigan, and a new moth poses another threat. Experts warn infestations can spread quickly. Some severe cases may require removing entire plants….