In 2009, Great Lakes IPMT helped restore 1 invaded panne at Indiana Dunes. 17 years later, native flowers now bloom in the wetland where invasive plants once formed a dense monoculture

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Indiana Dunes National Park faced a challenge as invasive plants colonized its delicate panne ecosystem. A dedicated partnership was formed to tackle the spread of common reed, hybrid cattails, and purple loosestrife. Implementing consistent herbicide treatments over almost two decades has led to a remarkable transformation, with native species now thriving where invasives once reigned.