Following are resources identifying and managing both native species as well as invasive species:

NATIVE SPECIES  

Native species are those found in Michigan natural communities prior to the European settlement.  These species have evolved and adapted to local conditions over thousands of years and provide critical habitat to other species.

Native Aquatic Species

• WQ-55: A Citizen's Guide for the Identification, Mapping and Management of the Common Rooted Aquatic Plants of Michigan Lakes
• Michigan Department of Environmental Quality - Common Aquatic Plants of Michigan 

Native Plant Species

• City of Ann Arbor - Native Plants web site 
• Michigan Native Plant Producers 
• Michigan Department of Natural Resources & Environment - Michigan Plants

INVASIVE SPECIES

Since the first European settlers began arriving on the North American continent hundreds of new species of plants, animals and pathogens have been either intentionally or accidentally introduced.  Although many have been incorporated into the landscape with little or no effect, others are more aggressive and threaten both species and landscapes.  These more aggressive species, that have the ability to impact other species and landscapes, are called invasive species.  Why should I care? (file size 1.1MB)

Invasive Aquatic Species

• A Field Identification Guide to Invasive Plants in Michigan's Natural Communities 
• Purple Loosestrife Project 
• Michigan Sea Grant - Aquatic Invasive Species
• Clean Boats Clean Waters Boater Education Program
• Michigan Department of Environmental Quality - Aquatic Invasives
• Michigan State University Extension Aquatic Nuisance Plant Control (file size 52k)
• Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Nuisance Aquatic Plant Control
• Biological Control of Eurasian Watermilfoil: A Review of the Native Watermilfoil Weevil
• Integrated Pest Management for Nuisance Exotics in Michigan Inland Lakes (WQ56) (file size 3.8MB)
• Phragmites (common reed)

Invasive Plant Species

• Garlic Mustard 
• A Field Identification Guide to Invasive Plants and Michigan's Natural Communities 

Invasive Insects

• Emerald Ash Borer
• Asian Lady Beetle 
• Asian Long Horned Beetle 
  Gypsy Moth in Michigan - Homeowner's Guide (E2302) (file size 4.3MB)
  
  
• Gypsy Moth Suppression Program
  MSU Extension-Oakland manages a Gypsy Moth Suppression program with the goal of maintaining and retaining our high quality trees.  Education, training and information is provided to municipalities and homeowners about the gypsy moth,   control strategies (file size 66k) , pesticides and tree health using integrated pest management (IPM) practices.  For further information about the Gypsy Moth Suppression Program please contact  MSU Extension-Oakland County, 248-858-0900.

For information about native or invasive species contact  MSU Extension-Oakland County at 248-858-0902.