The Huron Heartland 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 Heartland ISN serves Crawford, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego and Roscommon counties.

2022 Strategic Plan (.pdf)

Priority Species


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

European frog-bit

Japanese Barberry

Hemlock Wooly Adelgid

Eurasian Phragmites

Japanese Knotweed

Steering Committee


Shelby Bauer, Heartland ISN Lead, Huron Pines
Rich Corner, US Forest Service
Steve Woods, Huron Pines
Matt Kleitch, Camp Grayling
Julie Crick, MSU Extension
Jennifer Falkey, US Forest Service
Caroline Kesson, Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council
Noah Jansen, Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council
Rusty Gowland, Black Lake Preservation Society
Joellen Saugrich, Otsego Conservation District

Contact Us


Monday-Friday, 7am-3pm
4241 Old US-27 S, Suite 2, Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 448-2293
Shelby Bauer, Huron Heartland ISN Coordinator, ext. 13

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