Phragmites

                               

 

Phragmites     PHRAGMITES CONTROL PROGRAM  

2022 Phragmites Control Planned Along Major Macomb County Roads

To maintain environmental quality and public health and safety, the Macomb County Department of Roads and various
local governments, working with the Lake St. Clair Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area, will be treating the
invasive plant Phragmites in ditches along major roads and the Macomb Orchard Trail.

Areas for treatment include sections of Macomb County primary and local roads in Chesterfield, Clinton, Harrison,
Shelby, Ray, and Washington Townships and the City of Sterling Heights. For maps identifying exact treatment locations,
visit https://www.lakestclaircisma.com/projects/2022-treatment-areas/2022-macomb-road-right-of-way-treatments


Property owner's wanting to omit their property from treatment of Phragmites along Department of Roads right of way abutting their property must complete and return the No Treatment Zone Permit application. All applications must be received by MCDR by 3:00pm on September 9, 2022 to be considered. 

 
 

Herbicide Phragmites Control Program:

The Herbicide Phragmites Control Program involves the application of herbicides to phragmites in order to improve visibility and safety for pedestrians on the Macomb Orchard Trail.

Expect some closures in the areas. Please follow directives from any on-site work crews or signs that you may encounter on those dates.

For additional information please read the following: 

If you have any questions, please contact the Township's Phragmites representative, Bonnie Krauss (586) 677-4230 or KraussB@WashingtonTwpMi.org
What are phragmites?
Phragmites, or common reed, is a tall grass that is generally be found in wet areas such as wetlands, lakeshore, and roadside ditches. 

Mature plants have sharp edges and rootstalks are very deep in the ground, making it impossible to remove by hand.

Phragmites crowd out native plants and animals, blocking views, reducing access for swimming, fishing and hunting.

Early detection is key to preventing large dense stands and reducing treatment costs. For information on how to identify phragmites download the Phragmites- Native or Not? pamphlet
Lake St. Clair Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA)

The Lake St. Clair Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) is a partnership of
local and state governments, non-profits, and property owners founded in 2015.
United in their goal to prevent, detect, map, monitor
and control/ eradicate priority invasive species.

how to identify other invasive species   further educational materials   training modules

how to report invasive species  CISMA's website  CISMA's Facebook




For more information online, please visit: Phragmites.org  Great Lakes Phragmites and Michigan State University Extension