Despite unique challenges, we have had a very productive year and would like to express our appreciation to our partners.
By the Numbers
December 14, 2020
Protecting Our Lands With Help From Biological Controls
July 31, 2020
Dozens of moth pupae known as Hypena opulenta were released in
four sites along Eastern Lake Ontario and along the St. Lawrence River – the epicenter of swallowwort in North America
Managers’ Memo: Protecting our Lands and Waters
July 2, 2020
Invasive species are sneaky, deceptive things that can undo much of our hard work and they can do it in the blink of an eye. Protecting our lands and waters means we must be highly aware of the harm invasive species can cause and be ready and willing to incorporate invasive species prevention, early detection, and rapid response into our long-term management.
National Invasive Species Awareness Week
May 17, 2020
May 16th – 23rd marks National Invasive Species Awareness Week. This week learn how invasive species impact us all and how you can help protect your lands and waters from invasives.
Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week
May 17, 2020
May marks the beginning of the mating season for the emerald ash borer, an invasive wood-boring beetle that kills ash trees.
Volunteer Opportunity
March 25, 2020
Contact us if you are interested in volunteering with the SLELO PRISM and The Nature Conservancy to help develop a new database! Download Database Volunteer Flyer PDF For other volunteer […]
New Version of Invasive Species Handbooks
March 24, 2020
Check out our new invasive species handbook!
Zebra Mussels Discovered in Delta Lake
February 29, 2020
The NYS DEC has announced that zebra mussels were discovered in Delta Lake in Rome, NY in January of this year. An investigation and water testing confirmed that zebra mussel larvae are present at the Rome Fish Hatchery whose water is supplied by the Lake.
