invasive plants

On today’s program, environmental concerns over legislation to bring big data centers to Michigan. Then, a ballast water balancing act between U.S. and Canadian regulations for freighters on the Great Lakes. And, what you need to know about Bird Flu spreading to humans in our state.

Hydrilla is an invasive aquatic plant that was recently detected in Michigan for the first time. The plant is aggressive and can form dense mats that choke waterways and native vegetation.

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.

New strategy for limiting the spread of frog-bit and water soldier which are exotic invasive plants.

An aphid has been detected in Michigan which feeds on garlic mustard, an invasive plant that crowds out native plants.

Alien invasive species have damaged lakes, rivers, forests, and crops. The State of Michigan is distributing funds to stop or slow the spread of the pests.

Today on Stateside, a Wayne State University law professor remembers Judge Damon Keith, the longest-serving black judge in American history who died…

Invasive plants and animals are an expensive problem in the United States.Federal agencies spent more than $104 million last year to control them. But a…

Invasive species tend to do well in new places, and they can push out native species. There’s an assumption that they do better in the same kind of…

Forests in our region are under attack from a shrub.The culprit is an ornamental plant called Japanese barberry. It was introduced from Asia in the late…