A Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) working together to manage invasive species and protect the lands and waters of Northwest Michigan since 2015.

We are a dedicated team of natural resource professionals committed to addressing invasive species issues impacting Northern Michigan.

Learn how you can help combat invasive species in Northern Michigan by visiting our dedicated action and resource page.

We manage invasive species, restore native habitat, educate our community, host events and more. Check out our programs to learn more.

Our CISMA encompasses Charlevoix, Antrim, Kalkaska, and Emmet Counties in Northern Michigan.

Our Mission:
To protect the environment, economy, and human health of Northern Lower Michigan through collaborative management of invasive species

Explore the rarely seen world of freshwater plants

Take a deep dive into aquatic plant identification with a 2-day course at Kellogg Biological Station.

MISGP Grants Awarded

The state of Michigan announced that 27 projects will share $2.4 million in funding through the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program

Upcoming NotMISpecies webinars

This spring, keep an eye out for upcoming webinars on invasive plants, rock snot, and emerald ash borer.