Story map looks at how EGLE biologists protect Michigan waterways by monitoring aquatic invasive species

As part of Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week, MI Environment is highlighting a story map that explains how the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) monitors and manages aquatic invasive species throughout the state.

Yellow floating heart flowers emerging from the surface of a pond. The plant -- an invasive species -- has large leaves similar to common water lilies.

 

The story map includes:

• A video that explains the basics of invasive species
• Information on the importance of early detection and response, when prevention fails
• An Aquatic Invasive species monitoring map that shows where EGLE staff have conducted early detection surveys on inland lakes, searching for watch list aquatic plants
• A link to the State’s official invasive species website
• Information on when and how to report aquatic invasive species

Check out EGLE’s story map web page for other story maps.