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The mission of the MRWA is to preserve, protect and enhance the natural, historic and cultural resources of the Muskegon River Watershed through educational and scientific initiatives, while supporting positive economic development, agricultural and quality of life initiatives of organizations working in the river watershed.

 

MRWA Data Repository
General Watershed Data - Non-Native Species

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A Field Guide to Aquatic Exotic Plants and Animals - pictures and descriptions of aquatic exotic plants and animals.

Alien Plant Invaders of Natural Areas - (MSU) - a brochure with a list of 47 plant invaders.

Aquatic Nuisance Identification Cards - (UMN) - (to order free of charge) pictures and description of many aquatic nuisance species.

Asian Long-horned Beetle - brochure with description, trees it hosts on and how to report suspect beetles.

Canada Thistle - (ODNR) - fact sheet with description, habitat, distribution and problem.

Emerald Ash Borer: An Unwanted Hitchhiker - a brochure describing the emerald ash borer and history of the exotic pest in Michigan.

Eurasian Watermilfoil - a fact sheet on the origin, distribution and ecological threat.

Japanese Honeysuckle - fact sheet showing the history in US and prevention and control.

Multiflora Rose - (ODNR) - fact sheet with description, habitat and problem.

Narrow-leaved and Hybrid Cattail - (ODNR) - fact sheet with description, habitat, distribution and problem.

Purple Loosestrife - pictures and pest status of purple loosestrife.

Purple Loosestrife in Michigan - the arrival, distribution, botanical information, habitat and growth strategy, ecological effects and control measures concerning purple loosestrife.

 

 

 

Stopping the ballast water stowaways - (Global Ballast Water Management Program) - brochure describing the impact ecologically, economically and health-wise.

Survey of the Literature on the Economic Impact of Aquatic Weeds - a summary providing a basis for estimating the general effects of aquatic weeds.

The Biogeography of the Red-Eared Slider - taxonomy, description, habitat, reproduction, behavior and food habits of the red-eared slider.

The Five Lampreys of Michigan's Great Lakes - (UMICH) - fact sheet describing and picturing the lampreys of the Great Lakes.

Water Chestnut - fact sheet on origin, distribution and ecological threat.

 

 

 

 

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