"Watch List" TrainingRed Swamp Crayfish
Member of the Freshwater Crayfish (Cambaridae) family. It is native to the Gulf Coast and the Mississippi River drainage to Illinois. Probably introduced through aquaculture, as it is a popular food worldwide.
Silver Carp
Member of the Minnow (Cyprinidae) family. It was introduced to the United States in 1973. There are now established populations in at least 16 states, including most of the Mississippi River drainage as well as the Missouri and Ohio Rivers and tributaries.
Spotted Lanternfly
Member of the Lanternfly (Fulgoridae) family. It was first described in western North America in 1924 and first reported in 1951 near Richmond, VA. It is a true bug native to East Asia.
Water Hyacinth
Free floating aquatic plant that is a member of the Water Hyacinth (Pontederiaceae) family. It has distinctive air bladders that keep leaves afloat and considered to the be one of the most troublesome aquatic weeds in the world.
Water Soldier
Submerged aquatic plant that is a member of the Tape-grass (Hydrocharitaceae) family. It becomes buoyant during the summer months and was likely introduced as an ornamental, however, it can be spread by hitching a ride on recreational vehicles.
Yellow Floating Heart
Aquatic, rooted perennial with floating leaves that is a member of the Buckbean (Menyanthaceae) family. It is a popular water garden plant. This species is listed on the Michigan prohibited aquatic plant list.