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Article: The too-common reed? Invasive phragmites can cause serious environmental problems
This article about the common reed “phragmites” highlights how to tell native and invasive sub-species apart,…
Article: Alien Language Series Part 5 – What’s in a (species) name?
This article discusses the justification for reviewing and changing the names of certain species with culturally…
Article: Alien Language Series Part 4 – The importance of metaphor
This article explains how to effectively utilize metaphors to communicate with those unfamiliar with invasive species,…
Article: Alien Language Series Part 3 – Using controlled vocabulary to talk about invasive species
This article discusses the vocabulary used when communicating about invasive species. It includes a flow chart…
Article: Alien Language Series Part 2 – Stages of invasion
This article answers the questions, Do all introduced species become invasive? Does ‘established’ mean permanent? This article…
Article: Alien Language Series Part 1 – Understanding terminology about nonindigenous species
This article answers the question, What is the difference between exotic, nonindigenous, non-native, alien, nuisance, and…
Video: TED Ed – What’s so great about the Great Lakes?
This Ted-ED animated video (4:46), developed by Cheri Dobbs and Jennifer Gabrys, highlights about the Great…
Video: MI EnviroMinute – Parrot’s Feather
This short video (1:28) highlights the invasive aquatic plant, Parrot’s Feather. This video describes the identifying…
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