Resources

• 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
  • Woody Invasives Collaborative
• Great Lakes Commission - Aquatic Invasive Species
• Great Lakes Fishery Commission - Fisheries
• NOAA Great Lakes Aquatic Non-indigenous Species Information System

• 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
  • Google Lens
  • iNaturalist or Seek by iNaturalist

• Invasive Plant Control Database - Provides species specific methods and options for control

• 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!

• 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.

• Public Material Drive
• 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)
  • Garlic mustard version
  • Oak wilt version
• 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.)

Past Oakland County CISMA webinar events:

• 2025
  • "Using Plants to Control Buckthorn" presented by Mike Schuster on 2/27/25.
  • "Oak Wilt Awareness and Prevention" presented by Julie Stachecki on 6/3/25.
  • "Woodland and Wetland Regulations" presented by Jerry Fisher on 9/10/25

Instructional and Informational Content:

• Spotted Lantern Fly Trap Application Video