Invasive Species

Missaukee Conservation District is concerned about the threat that invasive species pose to our natural resources and is a founding partner of the North Country Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area.

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To learn more about preventing and controlling invasive species in our area, please contact Vicki Sawicki, Invasive Species Coordinator at 231.429.5072 or vicki.sawicki@macd.org or click on the button to 

visit North Country Invasives.

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What is an invasive species?

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An invasive species is one that is not native and whose introduction causes harm, or is likely to cause harm to Michigan's economy, environment or human health.

Many non-native species in Michigan, including fruits, vegetables, field crops, livestock and domestic animals, are important to our economy and lifestyle. Most non-native species are not harmful and may provide economic benefits. Invasive species cause harm when they out-compete native species by reproducing and spreading rapidly in areas where they have no natural predators and change the balance of the ecosystems we rely on.