Linking People, Information & Action
Great Lakes Phragmites Collaborative
  • Phrag Basics
    • Native or Non-Native?
    • Where is it Found?
    • How Does it Spread?
    • What Can I Do?
    • Life Cycle
    • Why Should We Be Concerned?
  • Management
    • Management Techniques
    • Monitoring
    • Disposal
    • Restoration
  • Research
    • Non-native Phragmites Control
    • Published Phragmites Research
    • Archived Research Round-Ups
  • Resources
    • Webinar Series
    • Invasive Species Organizations
    • Resource Library
    • Contractor Database
    • Case Studies
    • Phragmites Ordinances
    • Mapping & Monitoring Tools
  • PAMF
    • About PAMF
    • PAMF History and Development
    • AAMP Funding Opportunity
    • Join PAMF
    • Participant Training
    • PAMF Contact us
  • About Us
    • Newsletter and Listserv
  • Blogs
Select Page

Fact Sheet: A Healthy Marsh

by Lydia Crane | Aug 27, 2025 | Uncategorized

This factsheet explores the restoration of marshes on Lake St. Clair as well as general information about the importance of marshes including important native species. Continue Reading

Filed under: Biology Environmental impacts Outreach

Guide to Identifying Native and Non-native Phragmites australis

by Lydia Crane | Aug 27, 2025 | Uncategorized

Distinguishing invasive, non-native Phragmites australis from its native subspecies can be challenging. Here we provide guidance to assist you in making this distinction. The morphological characters described here are presented in order from stronger to weaker... Continue Reading

Filed under: Biology Identification Outreach Prevention

Phragmites: Native or Not? 

by Lydia Crane | Aug 27, 2025 | Uncategorized

This factsheet provides information on the characteristics of Phragmites and how to identify native from non-native Phragmites. Continue Reading

Filed under: Biology Identification Outreach Prevention

Cattle grazing for invasive Phragmites australis (common reed) management in Northern Utah wetlands

by Lydia Crane | Aug 27, 2025 | Uncategorized

This factsheet discusses traditional ways to manage Phragmites, and explores grazing as an alternative method for Phragmites management. Continue Reading

Filed under: Case study Grazing management Outreach

How to Restore Phragmites-invaded Wetlands

by Lydia Crane | Aug 27, 2025 | Uncategorized

This factsheet describes the best practices and strategies for controlling and reducing the spread of Phragmites. Continue Reading

Filed under: herbicide management Outreach

European Common Reed Best Management Practices

by Lydia Crane | Aug 27, 2025 | Uncategorized

This fact sheet provides a summary of best management techniques and practices to control invasive Phragmites, including prevention, chemical, biological, mechanical, and cultural control. Continue Reading

Filed under: herbicide management Outreach

Page 2 of 2«12

Get in Touch

Great Lakes Commission
phragmites@glc.org
734-971-9135

This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Geological Survey under Grant/Cooperative Agreement No. G23AC00436. The views and conclusions contained in this document are those of the authors and should not be interpreted as representing the opinions or policies of the U.S. Geological Survey. Mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute their endorsement by the U.S. Geological Survey.



© 2026 Great Lakes Phragmites Collaborative. All rights reserved.
Site created and maintained by the Great Lakes Commission.
Michigan Web Design by Boxcar Studio | Sitemap