St. Lawrence – Eastern Lake Ontario Partnership For Regional Invasive Species Management
Welcome to the “SLELO” Web site, a nexus of information on invasive species in the St. Lawrence-Eastern Lake Ontario region of New York State. From the Menu Bar at the top of this page you can navigate our site. For current events, announcements, etc., click on “ABOUT PRISM’s” then choose “News & Updates” from the drop down menu. Below you will find:
- Profiles of target invasive species in this region
- Background on SLELO and the PRISM network
- Local control and management projects
- Links and resources
Background on SLELO
Invasive species pose a serious ecological and economic threat in the St. Lawrence – Eastern Lake Ontario region of New York, indeed the entire state.
The St. Lawrence – Eastern Lake Ontario Partnership For Regional Invasive Species Management (SLELO PRISM) was formed in 2005 to combat the spread of invasives and mitigate associated threats. Our overall mission is to protect the natural and cultural integrity of aquatic and terrestrial areas in Jefferson, Oswego, Oneida, St. Lawrence, and Lewis counties from invasive species.
SLELO provides region-wide coordination for invasive species monitoring and management across the terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems within our 7,600-square mile PRISM region.
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SLELO partners promote prevention and early detection of invasive species through development and dissemination of educational materials and programs, documentation of species distributions, promotion of integrated habitat management strategies, and builds consensus for resource protection through partnerships with residents, institutions and agencies.
- From early detection to containment, prevention, and education, SLELO shares several goals with our PRISM partners.
- To focus immediate priorities, we have targeted nine invasive plant species.
- We engage in several Projects & Activities throughout the SLELO region.
