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May 1, 2019
Contact: Tom Alwin
The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s Water Resources Division is announcing a new grant program to aid in the control or eradication of aquatic invasive plants in Michigan’s inland lakes.
This year, approximately $100,000 will be available through the Aquatic Invasive Plant (AIP) Control Grant for the reimbursement of permit fees required for projects to control or eradicate inland lake aquatic invasive plant species using physical, biological or chemical control activities that occur in 2019.
The grant handbook and application process are currently being developed. The handbook will contain detailed information on eligibility, instructions for applying for the grant, and items to be included with the grant application. Grant applications will be accepted from June 1 through July 1. The handbook will be made available on the AIP Control Grant webpage on June 1.
If you have questions about this new grant opportunity, please contact us at egle-wrd-aip@michigan.gov.
Michigan's Invasive Species Program is cooperatively implemented by the Michigan departments of Agriculture & Rural Development; Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy; and Natural Resources.
/Note to editors: Accompanying photos are available below for download. Suggested captions follow:
Plants: Aquatic invasive plants can dominate shallow areas of inland lakes. Pictured here are Eurasian watermilfoil and Curly-leaf Pondweed, both invasive in Michigan.
Rake Toss: Monitoring is a critical component of effective aquatic invasive plant management. Pictured is a volunteer conducting an aquatic vegetation survey.
Treatment: Chemical treatment of aquatic invasive plants often requires a permit from the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. Pictured is the chemical treatment of aquatic invasive plants by licensed aquatic herbicide applicators. /
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