Great Lakes Stop Species Invasions

HABITAT MANAGEMENT
As temperatures increase and seasonal precipitation changes, so will vegetation and the habitat that native species of the Great Lakes region depend upon. To ensure that species such as moose, cranes, migrating songbirds, and many others continue to survive in the region, it is important to protect remaining habitat.


Solution strategies:	IMPROVE CORRIDORS	PROTECT HABITAT	STOP SPECIES INVASIONS
Invasive organisms such as the eurasion water milfoil, round goby, and many others have altered habitats and increased resource competition for native species in the region. These factors will make it even more difficult for native species to survive predicted changes in climate. A warmer climate will also lead to expanded ranges for some agricultural and forestry pests, such as the European corn borer, the bean leaf beetle, and the gypsy moth. Efforts must be made to stem and reverse the spread of invasive species in the region.