Save the date for our biennial Eastern Lake Ontario Invasive Species Symposium to be held on Thursday, June 22nd at the Tailwater Lodge in Altmar, NY. Registration will open in Mid-April. The abstracts deadline has been extended to April, 6th 2023. Reach out to Megan.Pistolese@tnc.org for questions. 

The Eastern Lake Ontario Invasive Species Symposium is hosted by the St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (SLELO PRISM). It is a professional exchange of information that provides applicable and timely ways to support invasive species prevention and management initiatives while also enhancing the health and resiliency of the natural systems that make the St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario region so special.

We’re inviting invasive species professionals to share their work at this year’s symposium.

Click to Submit an Abstract (Deadline Extended to April 6th, 2023)

Symposium Call for Abstracts Announcement

Symposium Overview (speaker information and more details to follow)

Refreshments/Registration

8:30-9 AM

Morning Session

9 AM-12 PM

Theme: Enhancing Biodiversity and Resilience of Connected Land/Waterscapes

Mid-Day Session

12-1:30 PM

Lunch, lightning-round presentations, exhibits & demonstrations

Afternoon Session

1:30-3 PM

Theme: Restoration & Resiliency

To get group-rate lodging at the Tailwater Lodge, follow the steps below:

1. Visit www.tailwaterlodge.com
2. Click Book Now (upper right corner)
3. Edit Arrival/Departure dates (valid June 21-23, 2023)
4. Number of rooms/guests
5. Click the Special Rates button
6. Group Code: SLELO
7. Click Update
8. The Group Rate of $101 per night will appear for reservations.  Guests must reserve the room with a credit card.  A card will be authorized upon arrival for the full amount, plus incidentals, and will not get charged until the day of departure.  All rooms must be booked by MAY 21, 2023 receive the discounted rate.

Guests can also call the hotel direct at (315) 298-3434 and give the agent the Group Code (SLELO).

Guest check-in is 3:00 pm and guest check-out is 11:00 am.

Hotel Amenities: Restaurant and lounge, indoor pool, large outdoor hot tub, full-service spa, various indoor and outdoor games, hiking trail, and fitness center!  Enjoy

To book Spa Appointments: https://go.booker.com/location/Tailwater/service-menu

Cancellation: If you need to cancel your reservation, it must be done 48 hours prior to the day of arrival.  No-shows or cancellations will be charged a one-night room and tax.