Midwest Invasive Species Information Network (MISIN)

06/08/2026

It's here! 🎉

The wait is over — the brand-new MISIN Field Observer app is officially available for download on Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows!

✅ A cleaner, modern interface
✅ Better performance for field use
✅ Expanded species catalog with photos, descriptions, and look-alikes
✅ Interactive species maps with filters and year sliders
✅ Nearby species tools to see what's been reported around you
✅ Quick Capture for one-tap reporting of common species
✅ A personalized dashboard with alerts, trends, and local stats
🏅 ...and yes, BADGES are here too!

Download the new app today and start making an impact in your area.

Please note: this is an entirely new app, not an update. The previous version has been retired and removed from the stores.

05/21/2026

Six species added to Michigan’s invasive plant lists following MI Commission of Ag & Rural Development vote Michigan Department of Natural Resources sent this bulletin at 05/21/2026 02:12 PM EDT Share or view as webpage | Update preferences News Release The following news release was issued as a b...

05/18/2026

Something big is coming to MISIN 📢📱

The MISIN mobile app is finally getting its long-overdue trip into the 21st century. 🚀

We’re excited to announce that a completely new mobile experience is on the way -- designed to make invasive species reporting faster, smoother, and more user-friendly than ever before.

The new app will feature:

* A cleaner, modern interface
* Better performance for field use
* Expanded species catalog with photos, descriptions, and look-alikes
* Interactive species maps with filters and year sliders
* Nearby species tools to see what’s been reported around you
* Quick Capture for one-tap reporting of common species
* A personalized dashboard with alerts, trends, and local stats... and best of all, BADGES!

Stay tuned for the next generation of MISIN mobile reporting. 🌿

05/13/2026

For decades, Callery pears were prized for their rapid growth and spring blooms, notwithstanding their noxious odor, but in October the state added the tree to its list of regulated invasive species under the Illinois Exotic Weeds Act.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/05/11/callery-pear-trees-invasive-illinois/



via Chicago Tribune

Starting in 2028, the tree will be banned from being planted, sold or distributed in Illinois.

05/05/2026

Michigan is facing environmental destruction by invasive species, but the state legislature cut funding for the program that fights invasives.

05/04/2026

Using local firewood prevents the spread of invasive insects and diseases. Learn more on why your firewood choices matter to forest health: https://www.dontmovefirewood.org/how-to-help/

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04/29/2026

Could giant reed (Arundo donax) boost mosquito populations?

https://www.earth.com/news/invasive-plant-helps-mosquitoes-grow-faster-and-live-longer/

A study shows how an invasive plant can increase mosquito populations. Its decaying leaves help microbes grow, which feed mosquito larvae.