Oakland County Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area
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The Oakland County Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) was established in December 2014 by 19 partners. Today the partnership consists of over 40 members of local governments, county government, non-profit organizations, and universities.
Invasive species are organisms that are not native, and whose introduction causes harm, or is likely to cause harm to Michigan’s economy, environment, wildlife, and human health. In Oakland County, invasive species reduce property values, damage infrastructure, create public safety hazards and degrade natural areas.
Six Rivers Land Conservancy became the fiduciary for the Oakland County and Lake St. Clair CISMAs in 2018. Six Rivers sees managing invasive species as a key component of stewardship, which is a core part of their mission.
Learn to manage priority invasives
Download a homeowner’s guide to small-scale management of:
Learn about disposal of invasive species:
General guide from State of Michigan
Disposal through Waste Management
PRODUCTS
In 2017, our Strategic Invasive Species Management Plan for Oakland County was finalized. Read the Executive Summary here.
Interested in joining the CISMA? Members must be governmental units (townships, cities, villages, county), non-profit organizations or universities. Read our brochure.
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RESOURCES
Field Identification Guide to Invasive Plants in Michigan’s Natural Communities
Midwest Invasive Species Information Network (MISIN) training modules
Report invasive species online or through the MISIN app
CONTACT US
Contact Oakland County CISMA Field Coordinator Emily Messick by phone (248-660-0240) or email (emessick@sixriversrlc.org). Our main office is located at the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Administrative offices, 2800 Watkins Lake Road Waterford, MI 48328.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Oakland County CISMA is funded by the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program (https://www.michigan.gov/invasives) as well as by its members and the Road Commission for Oakland County.
