A presentation given at the Transportation and Environment Conference on 12/13/23 on how Michigan transportation agencies can go through formal consultation and when surveys for federally listed species may be necessary.
This document provides background and guidance for conducting surveys for Hungerford’s crawling water beetle (Brychius hungerfordi; HCWB) throughout its Michigan range. HCWB is a federally endangered species (59 FR 10580). The objective of these guidelines is to establish, with a...
The purpose of this document is to provide a resource about sensitive insect species for insecticide applicators in Michigan. Insect species are critical for a healthy ecosystem. Insects pollinate fruits, flowers, and vegetables, decompose organic waste so nutrients can be reused by plants, and...
