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SLELO PRISM

ST. LAWRENCE EASTERN LAKE ONTARIO PARTNERSHIP FOR REGIONAL INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT

Volunteer Spotlight:2023 Autumn Newsletter

Hear about the experience of one of our volunteers who joined us this year!


VSN Story Map Update

Recently, SLELO PRISM updated its VSN webpage with a more modern, user- friendly web mapping experience. The new application provides species identification information and suggested survey sites for six focal species: hemlock woolly adelgid, spotted lanternfly, elm zigzag sawfly, porcelain berry, fanwort, and tench.


A Word From Our Director: 2023 Autumn Newsletter

Let’s all tip our hats to Team SLELO, our partners, volunteers, and community supporters for working collaboratively towards meeting our annual objectives!


2023 Summer Newsletter Cover Story

Beginning June 23rd, 45 people contributed to over 650 total person hours, 25% of which were volunteer hours. Where 6,272 plants were placed in the ground throughout the riparian areas of South Sandy Creek spanning over nearly 30 acres within the Lakeview WMA. Volunteers and staff endured rainy hot weather, and worked hard to install the plants over the course of just five days!


2023 Summer Terrestrial Updates

The latest updates from our Terrestrial Restoration and Resiliency Coordinator, Robert Smith.


2023 Summer Aquatic Updates

Get the latest updates from our Aquatic Restoration and Resiliency Coordinator, Brittney Rogers.


Species Spotlight-Water Soldier

Recently, Water soldier has been detected by commercial fishers at the outlet of the Bay of Quinte. Due to concern for potential spread, the Ontario Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources, and Forestry Surveillance Program is expanding to include Eastern Lake Ontario, and the St. Lawrence River in 2023.


Elm Zig-Zag Sawfly Update

Elm zigzag sawfly (Aproceros leucopoda), an exotic pest native to East Asia that feeds exclusively on elm species, has been detected in many locations across New York State this season. EZS was first detected in St. Lawrence County in August 2022. Since, it has been found in Allegany, Ontario, Madison, Ulster, Schenectady, Albany, Saratoga, Warren, and Clinton, with new counties being confirmed weekly.


Yellow Iris-History, Identification, and SLELO Efforts

Yellow iris is a target species in the SLELO region. Get an overview of the species’ history, and identification, and learn of volunteer removal efforts.


Connected Lands and Waters

By focusing invasive species suppression and habitat rehabilitation on connected areas, both terrestrial and aquatic areas, we can defragment our recovery efforts, preserve the resilience of these systems and augment their natural character to achieve a greater conservation impact.