Invasive Mussels Threaten the Future of Great Lakes Whitefish
Lake whitefish populations in Lakes Michigan and Huron are in steep decline, largely due to invasive quagga mussels that have decimated a key food source—plankton essential for the survival of […]
Michigan Grant Funds Efforts to Control Invasive Species
The state of Michigan has announced $3.6 million in funding for 32 projects aimed at addressing aquatic and terrestrial invasive species through the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program. The grants […]
A Legacy of Fighting Invasive Lamprey
Vernon C. Applegate led efforts to control the invasive sea lamprey population in the Great Lakes. The sea lamprey, a parasitic fish, wreaked havoc on the region’s fishing industry, particularly […]