Funding cuts, grant freezes and layoffs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture have canceled or delayed Michigan farming and conservation projects.

During National Invasive species Awareness Week, Michigan officials continue working to prevent the spread of invasive species.

Lake sturgeon are a protected fish species in the Great Lakes and the focus of annual stocking efforts to help increase their populations. As the DNR works with federal agencies and indigenous tribes around Michigan to rehabilitate the fish, anglers are restricted from pursuing them.

“Coyotes, along with other wildlife like foxes, rabbits, and squirrels, often thrive in areas where food and shelter are easy to find,” the DNR says. “This includes urban areas where residents may unintentionally create ideal spots for these animals.”

The Michigan DNR’s ongoing disease surveillance indicates that HPAI is widespread in wild bird populations throughout the state.

the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the MDARD, manages tracking and preventing the spread of invasive species. The state has several initiatives underway to combat invasive species ...