Empowering River, Lakeshore Residents to Stop the Spread

The North Country Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (NCCISMA), under the Mecosta Conservation District, has been awarded a grant for $191,000 from the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program (MISGP) for a two-year project to address invasive species on a...

Controversial Wright County Boat Inspection Program Halted

A closely watched Wright County pilot program aimed at preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species is ending. In 2017, Wright County became the first Minnesota county to require boats and trailers to be inspected at a regional checkpoint before they...

Balancing Access With Water Quality

Efforts to stem the spread of aquatic invasive species to Lake Minnie Belle in Greenleaf Township have some local anglers concerned about losing public access to the lake. The group that is spearheading the effort, however, says it’s only goal is to keep the lake free...