SLELO PRISM

• Please fill out the form below to sign up for our Aquatic Invasive Species Learning Experience (AISLE).

The AISLE empowers waterfront property owners and recreationists to protect waterbodies in the St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario Region. Participants of the AISLE become Water Protectors by adopting a waterbody to monitor for signs of aquatic invasive species and report observations. Those interested can sign up to adopt a waterbody. Commitment includes visiting the adopted waterbody at least once during the summer and reporting observations to NYiMapInvasives.org.

Trainings are planned to occur annually May through July.  Training includes a virtual plant identification session, a hands-on workshop, and a guided paddle; training on how to use the following community science tools is also included: NYiMapInvasives, iNaturalist, and Seek. You can join one or more of the trainings, but attending all three trainings is highly encouraged to get the full experience.

2025 Schedule:

Registration is required to attend each session as important information will be shared with those who register.

• • Webinar Session: May 9th, 6:30-8 PM via Zoom. Watch Recording
  • In-Person Workshop: June 11th, 12:30-4:30 PM at the SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station (Brownell Rd, Oswego, NY 13126). Limited capacity. 
  • Paddle: July 16th 5:45-8 PM at Lakeview WMA, South Colwell Pond off from Montario Point Road in Ellisburg, NY.

• All sessions include an overview of our Water Protectors’ Program in addition to the learning objectives listed below.

  Session 1: Webinar Plant ID Training

  • Learn how to identify invasive and native aquatic plants via webinar.
  • Learn about community science identification tools, including iMapInvasives, iNaturalist, and Seek.

  Session 2: In-Person Plant ID Workshop

  • View preserved and live native and aquatic plants in a classroom setting.
  • Learn how to report observations to iMapInvasives and iNaturalist.

  Session:3 Guided Paddle

  Join us for a fun evening on the water to test your new aquatic plant identification knowledge and learn how to survey for and report AIS of interest. *Some kayaks and canoes may be available for use*

  • Learn how to conduct aquatic plant surveys on the water via rake toss.
  • Use our underwater scopes to explore the world below the surface.
  • Practice reporting observations to the iNaturalist and iMapInvasives mobile apps.