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North Country Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area
Serving Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Missaukee, Osceola, and Wexford Counties!

  Fighting Invasives, Protecting Assets, Restoring Habitats

North Country Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (NCCISMA) acts as an umbrella organization, bringing together a diverse group of partners to collaborate on programs and projects designed to combat invasive species. NCCISMA empowers people to address invasive species on their own property through:
  • Assistance in identifying invasive species
  • Guidance on treating invasive species and buying herbicides
  • Invasive species treatment demonstrations
  • Strike Team for hire to control high priority invasive species on private property
  • Outreach and educational events 
 A map of Michigan highlighting Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Missaukee, Osceola, and Wexford counties
NCCISMA serves the counties of:
  • Lake
  • Mason
  • Mecosta
  • Missaukee
  • Osceola
  • Wexford
NCCISMA partners with governmental agencies including conservation districts, businesses, nonprofits, and concerned citizens to address invasive species. Find out how you can get involved. 
NCCISMA has received grants to do a variety of invasive species treatments, surveys, restoration work, and outreach. Learn more about the NCCISMA's current projects.
To find the CISMA that covers your county, visit:
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​401 N Lake Street
Cadillac, MI 49601
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