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Federal Grants Allows Local Organizations To Begin Control, Removal Of Invasive Phragmites In Macomb County

The United States Forestry Service recently awarded a grant to the Six Rivers Land Conservancy to assist in the organization's efforts to control phragmites in Macomb County drainage courses and detention ponds. The grant, which totals $37,865, will support the conservancy and its work with the Lake St. Clair (LSC) Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area, the Macomb County Public Works Office and Oakland University. Together, the group aims to reduce the impact of the invasive reed in the region.

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