by Lydia Crane | Sep 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
The presence of Phragmites australis, an invasive wetland plant, negatively affects not only wetland ecosystem function and health, but also coastal property values as demonstrated via research recently completed by Grand Valley State University and The Nature... Continue Reading
Filed under: management Restoration
by Lydia Crane | Sep 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
In this webinar, the presenters share their findings on the most successful methods for restoring native vegetation following Phragmites management. Continue Reading
Filed under: Ecosystem impacts management Restoration
by Lydia Crane | Sep 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
This webinar assessed wetland and stream restoration sites and developed a model assessment checklist to evaluate restoration. Continue Reading
Filed under: Case study Ecosystem impacts Restoration
by Lydia Crane | Aug 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
This presentation details Phragmites research surrounding seed mix composition, sowing density, and seedling survival in the Great Salt Lake area. Continue Reading
Filed under: Ecosystem impacts management Restoration
by Lydia Crane | Aug 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
Native plants play a critical role in facilitating important wetland functions, but the rapid expansion of Phragmites australis in many wetland systems has reduced native plant cover and compromised wetland habitats. Following P. australis control, passive... Continue Reading
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by Lydia Crane | Aug 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Invasive Plant Management Decision Analysis Tool (IPMDAT) helps natural resource managers to determine if an invasive plant control project is likely to be successful and if it warrants an investment of their agency’s or organizations resources. Continue Reading
Filed under: Ecosystem impacts management Restoration
by Lydia Crane | Aug 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Water Resources Division developed the “Phragmites Treatment/Management Prioritization Tool” to help management groups prioritize the treatment and management of invasive Phragmites australis in Michigan. While... Continue Reading
Filed under: Ecosystem impacts management Restoration
by Lydia Crane | Aug 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Water Resources Division developed the “Phragmites Treatment/Management Prioritization Tool” to help management groups prioritize the treatment and management of invasive Phragmites australis in Michigan. While... Continue Reading
Filed under: Ecosystem impacts management Restoration
by Lydia Crane | Aug 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Phragmites Management Site Prioritization Tool was designed by the Ontario Invasive Plant Council to help land managers rank the treatment order for numerous invasive Phragmites populations. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality is responsible for... Continue Reading
Filed under: Ecosystem impacts management Restoration
by Lydia Crane | Aug 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Ecoregional Revegetation Application (ERA) Tool is a pollinator-friendly search-and-print nationwide revegetation mapping and plant database developed for designers as a starting point for developing appropriate plant palettes and seed mixes specific to a project... Continue Reading
Filed under: Restoration
