Here you’ll find resources from Oakland County CISMA and other sources. Click the categories below and see what resources are available!
Invasive Species Research/Resource Centers
- Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center (MITPPC) – University of Minnesota
- Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants – University of Florida
- Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health – University of Georgia
- Invasive Species Centre – non-for-profit located in Ontario
- Midwest Invasive Plant Network
- Great Lakes Commission – Aquatic Invasive Species
- Great Lakes Fishery Commission – Fisheries
- NOAA Great Lakes Aquatic Non-indigenous Species Information System
Identification Resources
- Species pictures to help with identification
- Field guide with detailed descriptions of invasive species along with photos
- Training modules with MISIN to help you learn common characteristics of invasive species and distribution maps
- State of Michigan invasive species hub
- includes species profiles, grant information, and list of Michigan’s prohibited and restricted species among other resources
- Try out image-recognition software like the following apps
Invasive Species Treatment Calendar
Invasive Control Contractors
- List of contractors contact information who may provide invasive species management services in Oakland County
- Note: terrestrial invasive species chemical control could include treatment of plants rooted on solid ground. Aquatic invasive species includes plants rooted in water.
- Are you an invasive species or restoration contractor and want us to add your contact information? Contact us!
Farmers Market Resources
- This video explains Michigan’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Developments role of inspecting farmer markets
- This video is great for learning how we, or your local CISMA, can assist you
- Share our rack card with your local farmer’s market!
- Are these invasive species in your market?
- Have questions about what vendors are allowed to sell at your market? Ask your local MDARD representative.
Oakland County CISMA outreach materials
- 2024 OC CISMA focus and priority species list
- Priority invasive species (with pictures and descriptions)
- Priority invasive species (with ID, impacts, and treatments
- Aquatic invasive species (with ID, impacts, and treatments)
- Terrestrial invasive species (with ID, impacts, and treatment)
- Identification and treatment of common woody invasive species (with ID, treatment)
- Wild carrot family (giant hogweed, wild parsnip, poison hemlock) rack card
- Watch list species identification rack card (European frog-bit, Chinese yam, Japanese stiltgrass, Red swamp crayfish)
- Invasive forest pest brochure (Oak wilt, spotted lanternfly, beech leaf disease, Asian longhorned beetle etc.)
