Information regarding Emerald Ash Borer:
Wasps released to control ash borer. A tiny wasp was released in Evanston, Illinois this summer (2009) that may help control damage from the emerald ash borer. The wasp lays its eggs in the eggs of the ash borer. The tiny wasp larvae then hatch inside the borer's egg and eat it from the inside out. The wasps are specialized to prey only on ash borers; they pose no danger to animals and humans. Initial releases are in urban environments. Reportedly there have been encouraging tests in Michigan.
Insecticides for ash borer are described in a new bulletin that "provides the most up-to-date information and research on if, when, and how to treat ash trees." Find more information on: http://www.emeraldashborer.info/
Other Useful Links:
Michigan Association of Conservation Districts: www.macd.org
Michigan Natural Resources and Conservation Services: www.mi.nrcs.usda.gov/
Web Soil Survey: http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/app/
Michigan Agricultural Environmental Assurance Program: www.maeap.org
US Department of Agriculture/Farm Services Agency: www.fsa.usda.gov/pas/
US Department of Agriculture/Natural Resources Conservation Service: www.nrcs.usda.gov
US Environmental Protection Agency: www.epa.gov/
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality: www.michigan.gov/deq
Michigan Department of Natural Resources: www.michigan.gov/dnr
Michigan Department of Agriculture: www.michigan.gov/mda
Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy: www.swmlc.org/
City of Kalamazoo Wellhead Protection Website: www.protectyourwater.net
Michigan Conservation and Climate Initiative: michiganclimate.org
Ducks Unlimited - National: www.ducks.org
Trout Unlimited - Kalamazoo Valley Chapter: www.kvctu.org
Kalamazoo River Non-point Source Information & Tracking System:www.kbs.msu.edu/kzoonps/
Michigan Land Trustees: www.michiganlandtrust.org
Great Websites for Kids:
City of Kalamazoo Kids Corner: http://www.kalamazoocity.org/portal/water.php?page_id=651
Michigan Department of Natural Resources: www.outdoorexplorersclub.com
Forestry Links:
Michigan Directory of Consulting Foresters: http://forestry.msu.edu/extension/extdocs/consulfor/consult.htm
Society of American Foresters-
Directory of "Certified" Foresters: http://www.safnet.org/certifiedforester/servingthepublic/find.cfm
Society of American Foresters-
Certified Forester brochure: http://www.safnet.org/certifiedforester/servingthepublic/cf_brochure.pdf
Michigan Society of American Foresters (articles): http://michigansaf.org/ForestInfo/Newspaper/0000-Directory.htm
A few websites that might be good information resources for MACD staff and clientele.
Michigan Society of American Foresters (esp. the calendar): http://michigansaf.org/
Michigan Forest Pathways: http://miforestpathways.net
Michigan Forests Forever: http://mff.dsisd.net
Mark P. Janke - Consulting Forester, LLC. - MI Registered Forester #545 - Certified Forester #2790 - American Tree Farm System - Qualified Inspector ID #2503: www.michiganforester.com
Miscellaneous Links:
E3 Public Relations - Website Development and Consultation for Government, Non-Profit, and Small Business: www.e3publicrelations.com
Staff Links:
Public Notice: http://www.deq.state.mi.us/lwmpnh/
Grants/Funding: http://www.michigan.gov/deq/0,1607,7-135-3307_3580_32730-100834--,00.html