New Michigan Law Targets Noxious Weeds, Grants Protections for Vital Milkweed
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan has recently enacted a law designed to combat the spread of noxious weeds while also offering protection for milkweed, a crucial plant for monarch butterflies. The legislation aims to eradicate specific noxious weeds and grants local government bodies the authority to appoint commissioners and allocate funding for the control of these plants. Under the new law, certain plants including Canada thistle, dodders, wild carrot, poison ivy, and poison sumac are classified as noxious weeds. Additionally, any plants deemed a “common nuisance” can also be included in this category. However, the … Read more