insvasive species

The commercial fishing industry in Michigan has navigated several transformations over it's 100 year-old history. However, one of the most persistent challenges continues to loom large: invasive species.

The insect, emerald ash borer, has killed more than 40 million ash trees in the state. A USDA lab in Brighton reproduces parasitoids, a natural predator native to Asia and Russia used for EAB biocontrol.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released a new estimate for the Brandon Road invasive carp barrier system. It's smaller, but costs more.

The Great Lakes Commission is using new software to search the internet for businesses selling harmful invasive species.

It’s spongy moth season — so Michiganders can begin to expect to see the small black caterpillars throughout April and May.

The invasive species will now be called "spongy moths," instead of the former name which included a derogatory term referring to Romani people.

Officials at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Chicago District say they plan to pump up the electricity at their fish dispersal barrier along the Chicago…