Central Michigan CISMA
Clare - Gladwin - Gratiot - Isabella - Midland
OUR MISSION:
To protect and improve the natural resources, economy, and human health in Central Michigan through collaborative outreach and management of invasive exotic species.
Please help us to welcome Molly, the new Central Michigan CISMA Coordinator! She earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science with a focus on natural resources and conservation. Molly enjoys hiking and kayaking with her dog as well as many other outdoor activities. As the CISMA Coordinator, her goal is to help build partnerships, educate the public on invasive species, and take an active role in minimizing their growth in the Saginaw Bay Watershed.
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Please help us to welcome Molly, the new Central Michigan CISMA Coordinator! She earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science with a focus on natural resources and conservation. Molly enjoys hiking and kayaking with her dog as well as many other outdoor activities. As the CISMA Coordinator, her goal is to help build partnerships, educate the public on invasive species, and take an active role in minimizing their growth in the Saginaw Bay Watershed.
What are invasive species, and why should we care?
Invasive species are plants, animals, or insects that are non-native to an area, they must also cause harm to the economy, environment, or human health within the area. Many invasive species have the ability to out compete native species, as they have no natural predators within the area, and they spread aggressively. Staying informed is a key part to invasive species management within your home region.
What is a CISMA?
CISMA stands for Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area. An invasive species coordinator works with a variety of organizations and individuals to manage invasive species within a region. There are 22 CISMAs in the State of Michigan, with Central Michigan CISMA covering Midland, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, and Isabella counties. We are housed out of the Gladwin Conservation District Office, and we strive to provide the best invasive species education and management resources to landowners in the Central Michigan region.
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