Removing water chestnut by hand is a fun and effective way to suppress their populations. Check out this blog to learn how to organize a hand-pull on your own waterfront property!
Removing Water Chestnut by Hand
July 6, 2022
Mobile Apps That Explore Nature and Aid Invasive Species Community Science
July 1, 2022
Explore nature while you’re hitting the trails this summer with some really neat mobile apps that aid invasive species community science.
Protector’s Featured Spotlight: Join NYISAW
May 31, 2022
Join guided hikes, paddles, webinars and other events happening across the state for New York’s Invasive Species Awareness Week from June 6th-12th!
Protector’s Activity: Native Alternatives to Common Invasive Garden Plants
May 18, 2022
Many invasive plants were once considered desirable ornamentals that were intentionally introduced to our gardens and landscapes only to escape into natural environments. Learn of native alternatives to common invasive garden plants.
Protector’s Featured Spotlight: Emerging Invasives
April 4, 2022
Spring is finally here and invasive species are starting to emerge. Keep an eye out for these common backyard terrestrial and dockside invasives.
Protector’s Featured Spotlight
March 17, 2022
Spring is nearly here! Get a jump start on your yard work by planning to control those pesky invasive plants you’ve been wanting to get rid of in your yard.
Protector’s Featured Spotlight
February 18, 2022
Learn of two opportunities for you to get involved in invasive species initiatives. iMapInvasives is hosting a mapping challenge for hemlock woolly adelgid observations. National Invasive Species Awareness Week offers webinars and engagements begining at the end of Feburary through March 4th,.
Water Protectors: Look for Invasive Fish
February 2, 2022
Calling all ice fishermen and women! Keep an eye out for invasive fish while enjoying icefishing this season.
Community Protectors: Monitor Tree Health
January 26, 2022
Tree health can be impacted by many factors, including invasive species. You can help by monitoring tree health in your community.
Forest Protectors: Prioritizing Hemlocks
January 19, 2022
With HWA spreading across New York state and along the east coast, having a hemlock conservation plan in place, before your hemlocks are infested with this invasive pest, will allow you to put your resources towards the protection of the hemlocks you value the most.