The Huron Coastal Invasive Species Network (ISN) works collaboratively to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species and to raise awareness, ensuring healthy ecosystems and engaged communities across Northern Michigan.

Huron Coastal ISN serves Alcona, Alpena, Cheboygan, Iosco and Presque Isle counties.

2022 Strategic Plan (.pdf)

Priority Species


Click any of the images below for information to help identify & report these priority invasive plant species.

Japanese Knotweed

Baby’s Breath

European Frog-bit

Japanese Barberry

Eurasian Phragmites

Contact Us


Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm
122 W Chisholm St. Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 448-2293
Amber Hubbard, Huron Coastal ISN Coordinator, ext. 23

Interested in supporting our work? Sign this letter and add your organization to our list of partners.

Steering Committee


Steve Woods, Huron Pines
Emily Johnson, Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council
Catherine Stedman, Alpena Wildlife Sanctuary Board
Heather Rawlings, US Fish and Wildlife Service
Greg Norwood, Michigan DNR
Cody Stevens, Atlanta Forest Management Unit
Nathan Payne, Iosco Conservation District
Kim Steinberger, The Nature Conservancy
Ayden Ehgotz, Michigan Nature Association
Brandon Schroeder, Michigan Sea Grant
Brittany VanderWall, American Forest Foundation


Visit the Midwest Invasive Species Information Network (MISIN) to report suspected infestations.