The latest updates from our Terrestrial Restoration and Resiliency Coordinator, Robert Smith.
2025 Autumn Terrestrial Updates
November 10, 2025
A Bird’s Eye View of Invasive Spread and Treatment Success
November 10, 2025
Over the course of the summer, our Conservation and GIS Analyst, and resident drone pilot, Carolyn conducted ten drone flights to monitor spread of invasive species and effectiveness of our treatments.
2025 Autumn Newsletter: Aquatic Updates
November 10, 2025
See the latest updates from our Aquatic Restoration and Resiliency Coordinator, Adrien Owens.
A Word From Our Director: 2025 Autumn Newsletter
November 6, 2025
At SLELO PRISM, collaboration is more than a strategy, it’s our foundation. This season, we took a meaningful step to strengthen that foundation by launching our 2025 Partner Engagement Survey.
How to Keep Your Pledge Going Strong
August 13, 2025
Summer may be winding down, but your Pledge-To-Protect actions—like checking for invasives, sharing knowledge, and inspiring others—can still make a big impact on the lands and waters you love.
A Ripple Starts with You: Safeguarding Our Lakes, Rivers, and Streams with SLELO PRISM
June 26, 2025
Enjoying the water this summer? Don’t let aquatic invasive species hitch a ride and protect our lakes from these hidden threats.
Protect What You Love: Volunteer with SLELO PRISM This Summer
May 30, 2025
Imagine dipping your paddle into a quiet cove, the morning sun glinting off the water as you glide toward a patch of floating plants. Around you, a team of volunteers […]
NYISAW: Host an Event & Collaborate!
April 3, 2025
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.
Protecting Maple Syrup: How Invasive Species Affect New York’s Sweetest Tradition
March 19, 2025
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.
Species Spotlight: Blue Dune Grass
March 18, 2025
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.