I came home energized from the presentation at with the Southern Michigan Beautification Council on Thursday, September 20, 2012. After the presentation, I talked to several people who are just as concerned about Phragmite destruction to our wetlands as I am. Just as frustrated with the lack of concern and response by the people in charge, or who you would think is in charge and would be more concerned and aggressively acting to stop it and eradicate it. There was much discussion of loosing our beaches, wetlands and waterways. Loss of aquatic animals, the quality of our water and the huge fire hazard that it can present to homes, commercial buildings and roadways was discussed also.
This very week I learned a few positive things about Phragmites and I am working on getting more information
- There is a woman in Oxford, MI, Deanne Bednar. She actually harvests Phragmites and uses them as building material. Visit her website, Straw bale studio for more information.
- Use Cut Phragmite plants for mulch on trail ways. It is sturdy and durable.
I am meeting with two individuals on the western part of the state October 14th. They have been successful in their communities to remove Phragmites. I will report on that later.
Until next time, celebrate the fall weather and colors.
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