Statewide HWA Extent Maps
While local task forces continue to battle Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in the state of Michigan, it has now spread up into the northwestern part of the lower peninsula as …
Winter is the best time to check trees for hemlock woolly adelgid
The Michigan departments of Natural Resources and Agriculture and Rural Development encourage those who have eastern hemlock trees on their property to take time this winter to inspect the trees …
Residents urged not to move firewood to protect trees
Manistee News Advocate – In recognition of Firewood Month, Michigan’s Invasive Species Program staff is taking a few minutes to unpack some firewood facts to help you make safe firewood …
HWA Found in Manistee and Van Buren Counties
Hemlock woolly adelgid has been confirmed by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) in two more Michigan counties- Manistee and Van Buren. This brings the total number …
Eyes on the Forest – Michigan’s Sentinel Tree Network
The “Eyes on the Forest” program relies on volunteers like you to monitor Sentinel Trees across the state for signs of invasive forest pests. Click here to learn how you …
HWA Found in Leelanau County, Summer 2024
Hemlock woolly adelgid was detected in Leelanau County in August 2024, marking the ninth county in Michigan with a positive case and updating the furthest north extent of infestation. Read …
HWA Found in Antrim County, Winter 2024
Hemlock woolly adelgid was detected in early 2024, near the village of Torch Lake, MI. At the time, this detection brought the total number of counties with positive infestations to …
Extent Maps
Efforts continue in the fight against Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) in and beyond Ottawa County. Surveys and treatments continue to be managed on both public and private property. The four-county …
Invasive hemlock woolly adelgid found in northern Benzie County
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development recently verified a new detection of invasive hemlock woolly adelgid at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in northern Benzie County. To …
Hemlock woolly adelgid found in Ludington State Park
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources recently confirmed a new detection of invasive hemlock woolly adelgid at Ludington State Park in Mason County. On Oct. 19, a single hemlock woolly …
HWA in Mason County
On March 6, 2020 the Department of Natural Resources confirmed the presence of hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) in Mason County. Survey and treatment updates will be provided as they become …
HWA in Grand Haven
Melanie Manion the Natural Resources Manager with Ottawa County Parks and Ali Locher, a Grand Valley State University Natural Resources Management Professor, are both part of the team in West …
Neighborhood Associations Unite
Residents join parks in all-out war against hemlock bugs Mary Terpstra checking hemlock trees in her neighborhood. The sun just edged above the wooded dune to the east as residents …
Meetings set to educate about invasive tree bug
This is a repost from the Grand Haven Tribune. To read the full article, please click here. A series of public meetings have been scheduled to help property owners understand …
Save MI Hemlocks Rally
Save MI Hemlocks Rally! Sunday, April 15 from 2-4 pm Nature Education Center, Hemlock Crossing Join us for… Progress updates and local success stories What you can do and how …
HWA Public Information Sessions
Help spread the word! In partnership with the West Michigan Shoreline Regional Development Commission, the West Michigan Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area and GEI consultants are gearing up to conduct Hemlock Woolly …
The Stewardship Network Conference
On January 13th, Daria Gosztyla, the HWA Project Coordinator at Ottawa Conservation District, presented at the Science, Practice & Art of Restoring Native Ecosystems Conference in East Lansing, MI. Daria …
Task Force Update
Meet the new West Michigan HWA Project Coordinator! Daria Gosztyla joins Ottawa Conservation District as the new Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) Project Coordinator working under the recently obtained HWA GLRI …
Ottawa County Water Quality Forum
On November 29, Melanie Manion, the Natural Resources Management Supervisor at Ottawa County Parks, presented at the 12th annual Ottawa County Water Quality Forum. That’s right, the effects of HWA …
Prevent the spread of HWA
Members of our task force are continually asked how they can help. If you’ve educated yourself on HWA and committed to checking your trees (and reporting infestations), you can help …