2011-2012 M4-HYCC Focus Statement

The focus of the Michigan 4-H Youth Conservation Council is to promote the adoption of a standardized assessment system for the identification of invasive terrestrial plant species in collaboration with Michigan Invasive Plant Council (MIPC) and to raise public awareness of said topic while making a legitimate compromise regarding the concerns of both the industry and the environment.

Regional Team topics:

Legislation – North/UP Region

Fed Vs. State

Enforcement of regulations:  tie into assessment tool and concerned organizations and agencies

Science & Background – Saginaw Bay Region

Impact on Environment/Endangered Species

Definition

Education

Invasive Plant Warning to consumer

Removal/Prevention

Assessment – South/West Region

Funding– grants, programs

Notre Dame/NWF/Nature Conservancy assessment model

Michigan Invasive Plant Council (MIPC)- goals

Risk Benefit analysis

Economic Impact – South East/Metro Region

Industry

Tourism/Critical Dunes example/Babies Breath

Social Impact