European frog-bit is defined as an invasive species in Minnesota, but infestations have not yet been found in the state.  

It was first detected in Michigan in 1996 and has since spread along the coastal areas of lakes Erie, Huron, and Michigan and to some inland lakes. Kevin Kapuscinski, associate professor and assistant director of research at Lake Superior State University’s Center for Freshwater Research and Education, has been studying the aquatic invasive plant and its effects on native ecosystems and water quality since 2019. He will share what’s been learned about plant reproduction, removal efforts and impacts based on research in the St. Mary’s River in the Upper Peninsula. 

This free Zoom session is part of the Not MI Species series hosted by Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). 

Register here. 

Here is Michigan’s information sheet on European frog-bit.