Local Priority Species

Identify Invasive Species

Report Invasive Species
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Download (and print for free!) the
Michigan Natural Features Inventory (MNFI)  Invasive Plant Identification Guide. 
​Hard-copies are  available for free through many of our partners, or at the ISN Office.

ISN Site Visit Request

Visit our Site Visit page to learn how to request an invasive species site visit from ISN. Please note that site visits will be completed as funding and time permits. ISN service area includes Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, and Manistee Counties.

Have invasive species on your property that you'd like to have managed? Check out our Cost-share Program, or contractor lists found on our Other Information page.
Help regional land managers by reporting invasive plant sightings in your neighborhood, community, or in regional natural areas.  Knowing how plant populations change over time increases success of management efforts and reduces costs. Your reports are an important part of any successful control effort. 

For regular reporting, use the links below.  For invasive species monitoring at a large, land management scale, use a GPS unit and MISIN's Invasive Monitoring Protocols, and print out field cheat-sheets.
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Species Identification Training
Explore MISIN's training modules to learn how to identify invasive species
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Report Invasive Species
Help land managers by reporting invasive species in your area
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Browse Species Distribution
View distribution maps by species
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MISIN Species Alerts
Stay informed by signing up to receive alerts
​when an invasive species is reported 
View MISIN's new tracking map to view
​invasive species treatments
Prevent Spreading Invasive Species: Tips from PlayCleanGo 
  • REMOVE plants, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, strollers and/or your vehicle before leaving.
  • CLEAN your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site.
  • STAY on designated roads and trails.
  • USE CERTIFIED or local firewood and  hay.