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

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Join us at the Salmon River Falls Unique Area, located at 185 Falls Road, Richland, NY on Friday, September 20th from 10 am to Noon to learn about and survey for Beech Leaf Disease (BLD). We’ll meet in the parking area and then walk the Upper Falls trail to learn about beech leaf disease, and survey beech trees we encounter for its presence.  The trail is approximately one mile long and runs along the north side of the river to Dam Road with outstanding views of the gorge and 100 ft. falls.

No experience is needed, and all ages are welcome. Participants will learn how to identify beech trees and their ecological importance, along with symptoms of beech leaf disease, survey tips, and how to report observations to NYiMapInvasives mobile app.

Those interested in attending should register as important information and bad weather cancellations will be provided. 

Before attending, participants should follow these steps to make an iMapInvasives user account:

Beech leaf disease causes leaf deformities that hinder photosynthesis and lead to mortality in native and ornamental beech tree species. BLD symptoms include dark banding between leaf margins and leaves with a curling or leathery texture. These signs may be visible year-round, as some beech trees may hold their leaves in winter. Stripes are most noticeable on the underside of leaves, and you may see them by looking up into the canopy or holding branches up to the light. BLD is believed to be caused by the nematode, Litylenchus crenatae mccannii; it is unknown whether this nematode causes all the damage or if another pathogen such as a bacteria, fungus, or virus is involved. There is a state-wide effort to detect the presence of BLD, by attending this hike to learn how to detect and report BLD, you will be able to assist in this effort.

This event is hosted by the St. Lawrence–Eastern Lake Ontario Partnership For Regional Invasive Species Management (SLELO PRISM) and The Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust.

Contact megan.pistolese@tnc.org to list your events on our events page and on Facebook.  

SLELO PRISM Partner Meeting Schedule: Our partners have decided to meet on a seasonal/quarterly basis. We will meet the third week of these months:  January, April, July, and October alternating between  Wednesdays and Thursdays, starting at 10 am.

If you want to receive partner meeting announcements please email rwilliams@tnc.org .

Save the Date for 2023 Partner Meetings:

Thursday, October 12th

Keewaydin State Park – Marina Pavilion, 10 am-12 pm 45165 State Route 12, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607

The PRISM Network hosts a monthly Speaker Series on the last Wednesday of each month (except, July, August, and December).

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iMapInvasives holds training webinars after the PRISM  Speaker Series from 1 pm-2 pm. Visit the iMap website for details and to register. 

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