We are happy to announce the release of the third round of our cost share grant program application. The intent of this grant program is to provide funding for residents, small businesses and partner organizations looking to manage invasive species in areas located within Jackson, Lenawee and Washtenaw Counties.
Applicants can apply to receive reimbursement for treatment costs up to a value of $4000 and is contingent upon available funds. More competitive applications will be those that have a higher match where the rest of the funding will be provided using private funds by the landowner. Full details of the program is stated at the top of the application. The application, prioritization tool and JLW Strategic Management Plan are attached to this email. Please forward to any interested party!
Deadline for final applications will be October 18th, 2019. Please email the application, prioritization tool document, photographs of the site, and any other supporting documents to the JLW CISMA Coordinator (Shikha Singh) at shikha.singh@macd.org For more information or questions, please contact Shikha via email or call (517) 395 - 2089
Applicants can apply to receive reimbursement for treatment costs up to a value of $4000 and is contingent upon available funds. More competitive applications will be those that have a higher match where the rest of the funding will be provided using private funds by the landowner. Full details of the program is stated at the top of the application. The application, prioritization tool and JLW Strategic Management Plan are attached to this email. Please forward to any interested party!
Deadline for final applications will be October 18th, 2019. Please email the application, prioritization tool document, photographs of the site, and any other supporting documents to the JLW CISMA Coordinator (Shikha Singh) at shikha.singh@macd.org For more information or questions, please contact Shikha via email or call (517) 395 - 2089
Invasive Species Injector now available for rent! The injector is used for treating Japanese, Bohemian, giant knotweeds, invasive phragmites. Rental is free with a $50 refundable deposit is required at pick up. Injector is available on a first come first serve basis. Contact Megan to reserve and arrange pick-up.
Jackson, Lenawee and Washtenaw County Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA)
In order to address invasive species across in the region, a collaborative group of stakeholders from the Jackson, Lenawee and Washtenaw Counties applied for, and received a grant to establish the "Jackson, Lenawee and Washtenaw Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas (JLW CISMA)". The JLW CISMA wants to prevent, detect, eradicate and control invasive species in the area, create a strategic plan for reducing the threat of invasive species and to provide outreach and educational opportunities for local citizens and stakeholder groups . Currently, the JLW CISMA is focusing their efforts on education and outreach. The organization would also like to coordinate and support partner efforts to survey and develop early detection, response and a strategic eradication plan. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact the JLW CISMA coordinator, Dr. Shikha Singh at Ph: 517-395-2089, shikha.singh@macd.org
Priority Species
As part of our efforts in the JLW CISMA, we are working to identify invasive species of concern in our county. If you have identified a species of concern, please contact us at megan.deleeuw@macd.org or 734-718-5506. You may also fill out a report directly to the State of Michigan here.
A few species that have been identified:
-Japanese Stiltgrass
-Gypsy Moths
-Purple Loosestrife
-Giant Hogweed
More Information on Invasive Species
There are many organizations in Washtenaw County and across MIchigan that offer extensive information and management tips related to invasive species. Check out our resource list below:
