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.

Strategic Plan (.pdf)

Priority Species


Click any of the images below for printable information to help identify & report these target invasive plant species of the Huron Heartland ISN.

European frog-bit

Japanese Barberry

Purple Loosestrife

Hemlock Wooly Adelgid

Eurasian Phragmites

Japanese Knotweed

Steering Committee


Amanda Vanaman, Huron Pines
Matt Kleitch, Camp Grayling
Julie Crick, MSU Extension
Emily Johnson, Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council
Jillian Pritchett, U.S. Forest Service

Contact Us


Monday-Thursday, 7am-5pm
4241 Old US-27 S, Suite 2, Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 448-2293
Shelby Bauer, Huron Heartland ISN Coordinator, ext. 13

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


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