Invasive Species Grant Money Headed to Western U.P.

A number of environmental protection projects in the western Upper Peninsula have received money from the state. Among those getting cash from the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program are…

• Michigan State University, which will receive $228,600 to identify knotweed species in several counties, including Houghton. Information will be used to introduce a biocontrol agent.
• The Iron Baraga Conservation District, which will receive $94,000 to support the Western Peninsula Invasive Species Coalition.
• Michigan Technological University, which will receive $60,000 to enhance educational programs and provide technical support for the Keweenaw Invasive Species Management Area.

The grants are part of $3.6 million being distributed statewide. See all of the grants here.