Photo provided by Oakland County Natural Areas Stewardship Manager Ben VanderWeide Grant to help combat invasive species this summer By: Mary Beth Almond | C&G Newspapers | Published April 21, 2021 European frog-bit, which has been found in Novi, is a free-floating aquatic plant that quickly forms dense colonies, preventing native plant growth, making movement difficult for ducks and large fish, and causing problems for boaters, anglers and swimmers. Photo provided by Oakland County CISMA technician Emily Messick Advertisement OAKLAND COUNTY — Funding from the Michigan Invasive Species Grant program will help in the management of invasive species in Oakland County this summer. The state program — implemented by the Michigan departments of Agriculture and Rural Development; Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy; and Natural Resources — has awarded $3.6 million in this year’s grant cycle, funding 29 projects to help prevent the introduction of new invasive species and manage the spread of widely established invasive species throughout Michigan.