INVASIVE SPECIES
Invasive Species
For more information about NCCISMA, help with plant ID, invasive species best management practices, and restoration planting prescriptions contact Zach Peklo, the NCCISMA Program Coordinator.
  • Email: zach.peklo@macd.org
  • Phone: (231) 429-5072

To request NCCISMA participation at outreach events, help planning invasive species events, newsletter articles, t-shirt orders or other outreach materials, contact Michael Ramsey, NCCISMA Public Engagement Specialist. 
  • Email: michael.ramsey@macd.org
  • Phone: (231) 577-9479


North Country Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (NCCISMA) covers six counties including Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Missaukee, Osceola, and Wexford. NCCISMA has three main objectives: to educate the public on identification of invasive species and the threats they pose; to facilitate the inventory and mapping of the invasive species in our area; and to plan, strategize, and enable control measures for inventoried high-priority invasive species.  To learn more about invasive species and which are considered high-priority species for the area, visit the NCCISMA webpage at NorthCountryInvasives.org

Check out NCCISMA's Youtube channel for how-to videos on invasive ID and control.

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For more information on invasive species: 

For inquiries about the strike-team-for-hire program, and treatment demonstrations contact (vacant), the NCCISMA Invasive Species Technician.
  • Email:
  • Phone: 
  • Contact Zach Peklo until this position is filled. 
For more information on the cost-share program, see below.

Strike-team-for- hire Program

NCCISMA's Strike-team-for-hire Program is for regional high priority species. NCCISMA staff will visit your property to assess the infestation and provide you a quote for treatment. Treatments are performed at cost.


May be good for you if:

  • You do not want to perform invasive species treatments on your own
  • You have small infestations that are cost prohibitive for contractors to come treat

Note: Requests for strike-team-for-hire of infestations requiring specialized equipment to access will be referred to a private contractor. 

*List of contractors with experience treating invasive species available upon request. 


For a list of our high priority species, see below. 


Top Invasive Plant Species in Our Area

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