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Priority Invasive Species

This priority list identifies the invasive species the Wild Rivers ISC is currently focused on for prevention, early detection, and management.

Invasive Species Profiles

Explore the invasive species we are prioritizing in our area!

Click on the photos below to learn more about each species.

WRISC also has an extensive list of prioritized invasive species beyond our Top 5s. Check it out here!

Top 5 TERRESTRIAL Invasives

GARLIC MUSTARD

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BUCKTHORN

WILD PARSNIP

JAPANESE BARBERRY

INVASIVE KNOTWEEDS

Top 5 EARLY DETECTION TERRESTRIAL Invasives

SPOTTED LANTERNFLY

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GIANT HOGWEED

CUT-LEAF TEASEL

ROUND-LEAF BITTERSWEET

HEMLOCK WOOLLY ADELGID

Top 5 AQUATIC Invasives

INVASIVE WATERMILFOIL

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PURPLE LOOSESTRIFE

ZEBRA MUSSELS

INVASIVE PHRAGMITES

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EUROPEAN FROG-BIT

Top 5 EARLY DETECTION AQUATIC Invasives

YELLOW FLOATING HEART

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SPINY WATERFLEA

FLOWERING RUSH

RED SWAMP CRAYFISH

NEW ZEALAND MUDSNAIL

Additional Resources

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Michigan Invasive Species

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