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Addressing Invasives

Invasive species negatively affect economies, natural communities and even human health.  The majority of the northern lower peninsula and the entirety of the Upper Peninsula is served by  invasive species management networks. CAKE-CISMA (Charlevoix, Antrim, Kalkaska and Emmet Counties- Cooperative Invasive Management Area) was established in the fall of 2015 with funds obtained through the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program.  While conservation partners in these counties have a successful history of working to prevent and control invasive species, a common goal has been to enhance these efforts through coordination and cooperation among partners.  Creating a CISMA benefits these four counties by providing invasive species identification and monitoring,  treatment, and public education. Coordinated invasive control efforts protect our natural environment, families and economy. 

Proposed CISMA partners have identified species of concern for the region:  invasive phragmites (Phragmites australis), purple loostrife (Lythrum salicaria), Japanese and giant knotweeds (Fallopia japonica and Fallopia sachalinensis, European frogbit (Hydrocharis morsus-ranae), buckthorns (Fragula alnus or Rhamnus cathartica), baby’s breath (Gypsophila paniculata), flowering rush (Butomus umbellatus) and pale and black swallow-wort (Vincetoxicum nigrum) and (Vincetoxicum rossicum).  Each of these species has been identified in the regional area.

It is important that all Antrim County citizens are familiar with the threat of invasive plants, animals, insects, fish, fungus, bacteria and even eggs or seeds. We can reduce the spread of invasive organisms by practicing regular decontamination of equipment, boots, fishing gear, boats and vehicles before and after enjoying inland lakes and streams, trail systems and other natural areas. It is much easier (and better for the environment) to prevent the spread of invasive plants verses treatment. 


This project was funded in part with funds from the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program (MISGP) through the Departments of Natural Resources, Environmental Quality, and Agriculture and Rural Development.

Click the links below to learn more about identifying these invasive species.

Common Name


Phragmites
Purple Loosestrife
Japanese Knotweed
Giant Knotweed
European frog-bit
Glossy Buckthorn
Baby's Breath
Flowering Rush
Black Swallow-wort
Pale Swallow-wort

Materials courtesy of Midwest Invasive Species Inventory Network (MISIN).

Latin Name


Phragmites australis
Lythrum salicaria
Polygonum cuspidatum
Polygonum sachalinense
Hydrocharus morsus-ranae
Frangula alnus
Gypsophila paniculata
Butomus umbellatus
Cynanchum louiseae/Vincetoxicum nigrum
Cyanchum rossicum/Vincetoxicum rossicum





Antrim Conservation District

Our Land.  Our Water.  Our County.  

Promoting the conservation, informed usage, and protection of Antrim County's natural resources since 1944.


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4820 Stover Rd.  Bellaire, MI 49615

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Office Hours 8am-4pm

Phone: 231-533-8363

​Email: antrimcd@macd.org

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