Lythrum Salicaria
Lythrum Salicaria is the scientific name for Purple Loosestrife.
So Why is the purple loosestrife considered to be bad?
It invades wetlands, eventually killing out existing plant species such as cattails, grasses and rare plants. It doesn't provide any food or habitat for wildlife. It may end up clogging drainage ditches, changing the wetland habitat, needed by birds and other wildlife, into a waterway.
This cache was launched at the 2019 Purple Loosestrife Removal event GC865GR. It is one of the four geocaches placed for that event. The Crosswinds Cache Crew collaborates with the River Raisin Institute to host the invasive removal day
The Crosswinds Marsh Nature Interpretive preserve is providing a replacement wildlife wetlands for habitat that was removed by the Detroit Metro Airport expansion. Crosswinds Marsh Wetland Interpretive Preserve is one of the largest man-made wetlands in the country. It was built to replace the wetlands that were paved over to expand Wayne County's (the McNamara terminal). Wayne County, The area is managed by the Wayne County Parks.
Crosswinds Marsh Rules
No fires
No bikes / ATVs / personal watercraft
No swimming or ice fishing
Dogs must be leashed
No alcohol or illegal substances
No camping
Fishing in designated areas only
Collecting of plants & animals prohibited
Park only at N 42 05.744 W 83 26.552
All Geocachers must follow the above rules.
Crosswinds Marsh is open from DAWN to DUSK. Admission is free.
The Crosswinds Cache Crew pledge to develop and maintain quality and interesting geocaches in the Marsh consistent with Geocaching and Wayne County Parks rules and permit process. For more information on the Cache Crew and our endeavors, please visit us on the web by clicking HERE and on social media - crosswindscache.
This cache has been placed with the permissions of Wayne County Parks. Permit MVC19-06 has been submitted and is on file at the park office.