ST. LAWRENCE EASTERN LAKE ONTARIO PARTNERSHIP FOR REGIONAL INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT
The St. Lawrence-Eastern Lake Ontario (SLELO) Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM) is in cooperation with The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and more than twenty-three regional partner organizations. Our mission is to protect native habitats, biodiversity, natural areas, and freshwater resources by using a collaborative and integrated approach to invasive species management with emphasis on prevention, early detection, rapid response, education, and outreach.
You can help prevent and manage invasive species, too! Join our protectors by taking the Pledge to Protect against invasive species. We’ll arm you with the information you need to protect our region, based on the outdoor environments you live, work and play in. Protectors receive monthly emails with simple steps to take, education on invasive species and badges to share on social media. Read More…
Our work is a collaborative effort among multiple partners. Our work is focused on priority initiatives identified by our partnership. These priorities guide our strategic planning and actions and are aligned with our mission to protect our lands and waters from the impacts of invasive species. Read More..
As the SLELO PRISM continues to implement successful and innovative projects, our team has expanded to meet the needs of our program. This increased capacity allows us to deliver more effective and targeted approaches to invasive species spread prevention, early detection, control and management. Learn more about the staff and how our roles tie together to deliver the most successful program possible. Read More..
Discovering populations of invasive species before they become too large to manage, known as Early Detection, gives a strategic advantage to prevention and management initiatives. You can aid early detection efforts in the St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario Region by joining our Invasive Species Volunteer Surveillance Network (VSN), and by joining other volunteer opportunities we offer. Read More…
Save the date! Our Eastern Lake Ontario Invasive Species Symposium will be held on June 12th, 2025 at SUNY Oswego’s Sheldon Ballroom in Oswego, NY. In conjunction with the symposium, we’re offering two workshops at the SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station on June 11th, 2025.
April is Earth month! Learn easy and fun ways to take action to protect your favorite outdoor spaces from invasive species.
New York Invasive Species Awareness Week (NYISAW) will be observed June 9th through the 15th this year. We highly encourage our partners to participate in NYISAW by hosting or collaborating on events held within our region.
Learn about a new invasive species blue dune grass (Leymus arenarius). Recognized for its blue-grey colored leaf blades. Commonly used for ground cover and erosion control due to its rigorous growth behavior, blue dunegrass can easily escape cultivation and overrun garden spaces, therefore intentional plantings should be avoided.
Hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) is on the move in the SLELO region! Hear from our partners at the New York State Hemlock Initiative at Cornell to learn about management options, planning tools, and other resources.
SLELO PRISM has a new Invasive Species Program Director, and we’ve hired a new Aquatic Restoration and Resiliency Coordinator!
Get highlights and stats from our accomplishments from 2024.
The latest updates from our Terrestrial Restoration and Resiliency Coordinator, Robert Smith.
Get the latest updates on our Aquatic Restoration and Resiliency Initiatives.
Drones are planned to assist our invasive species management efforts.
New research at New York University reveals how urban environments are reshaping the invasion dynamics of the spotted lanternfly offering insights into its invasive success.
A multi-year project aims to suppress a large population of water chestnuts on the Oswegatchie River.
New beginnings for the SLELO PRISM team include changes in staffing in 2024 and a renewed desire to strengthen partnerships to enhance our conservation work.
March is maple syrup month, and who doesn’t enjoy some delicious maple syrup on some nice fluffy pancakes. Check out this Protector’s blog to learn of invasive pests that threaten maple syrup production.
