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PHRAGMITES CONTROL PROGRAM
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: 2019 Public Notice 2019 No Treatment Zone application - To opt-out of phragmites treatment, you must complete and submit to Macomb County 2019 Aqua Neat SDS 2019 Habitat SDS Direct link to an infographic that references multiple agencies/institutions globally and their conclusions on human health/glyphosate: https://geneticliteracyproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/GlyphosateInfographic_GLP-1.pdf 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.
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STEWARDSHIP WORKSHOP The Lake St. Clair CISMA hosts Stewardship Workshops where volunteers remove, assess and inventory invasive plant species. Each workshop includes an educational component like plant identification and impacts, vegetation mapping, guided nature walks, and more. We invite you to join us for our 2019 Stewardship Workshops to help reduce the impacts of invasive species, learn more about our natural communities, and enjoy a rewarding outdoor experience! Please register for workshops by emailing your local CISMA coordinator, McKenzi Bergmoser, with volunteer name(s) and workday of interest. email: CISMA@macombgov.org Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center Date: Saturday, May 11th, 2019 Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Location: 4101 River Bends Dr. Shelby, MI 48317 Phone: 586-323-2478 Details: Invasive Species Removal - Garlic Mustard Pull - Pizza will be provided to volunteers as appreciation for participating. - Bring water bottles for field use. - Wear comfortable, close-toed shoes. - Dress for field work / the weather (wear layers). - Nature Center will have restrooms available for use.

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