Ready to get outside for Earth Week and contribute important biological observations to science? Join the 2026 Upper St. Lawrence Community BioBlitz from anywhere in the watershed! The aim of a BioBlitz is to observe and upload as many species encounters as possible to an iNaturalist project within a set amount of time. Your participation […]

The Roots of Renewal: Biodiversity and Habitat Enhancement (BHE) Project aims to create ecologically functioning habitats that support pollinators and enhance biodiversity in urban landscapes the St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario region. BHE supports regional efforts to restore habitats, increase climate adaptability, and protect native ecosystems from encroaching invasive species. The project is hosted by the […]

Join APIPP staff and the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe on May 6thth to learn about invasive species in the Adirondack PRISM. APIPP will provide updates on upcoming field projects and highlight a water quality monitoring project. Our partners at the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Environment Division will lead a field trip to highlight their management […]

EAB Awareness Week is May 17th to 23th for 2026. The Don't Move Firewood team is gearing up for their annual Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week Webinar Series! They have several exciting talks lined up in light of EAB Awareness Week! See the registration links below, or head to this page (https://www.dontmovefirewood.org/eabweek2026/) for more details. Visit […]

Join our partners at TILT for a hands-on conservation effort at Chippewa Bay Preserve! On May 19 from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, TILT is hosting a Yellow Iris Pull to help protect the preserve’s wetlands from invasive species. Yellow Iris may look pretty, but it spreads aggressively and can crowd out native plants that wildlife depend […]

Our partners at the Tug Hill Commission are hosting their 16th Annual Black River Watershed Conference on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the Tug Hill Estate. They are accepting poster and presentation abstracts. Visit their website for more information.

Hosted by the Indian Rivers Lakes Conservancy, this conference provides a forum to explore critical topics, share experiences, and develop strategies for protecting and improving the health of the region's watersheds. By fostering collaboration and communication, the conference strengthens our collective ability to care for the land and water of the Indian River Lakes Region. […]

NYISAW returns June 8–14, 2026! NYISAW is a statewide campaign coordinated by DEC and PRISM partners to raise awareness about invasive species and their environmental, economic, and health impacts. Events are typically free and can take many forms. In observance of NYISAW, SLELO PRISM, and partners are hosting free, public events across the region. Community […]

Calling all partners! SLELO PRISM is interested in collaborating on a region-wide BioBlitz we’ve named NNYBioBlitz26! What is a Bioblitz ? The term is a combination of "bio" (life) and "blitz" (a quick, intense efforts). It can be described as an intensive, short-term event where scientists, naturalists, and community volunteers work together to find and identify […]

CALLING ALL NATURE EXPLORERS! Think you can help identify the most species in a single day? Prove it at the SLELO PRISM BioBlitz26 — a wild, fast‑moving biodiversity challenge where YOU become the scientist. This BioBlitz feeds into the region‑wide NNYBioblitz26 project on iNaturalist. Registration required to attend (see below). When: June 13; 9:30 AM–1 PMWhere: […]

The Pledge to Protect is an empowering and enjoyable way for community members to take action against invasive species. By taking the Pledge to Protect, participants commit to simple, effective practices that help prevent the spread of invasive plants and animals in their favorite outdoor spaces, backyards, and neighborhoods.Those who take the pledge receive easy […]

Join water chestnut removal efforts occurring in the SLELO region. Water chestnut (Trapa natans) is an invasive aquatic plant that grows thick, dense, floating mats that impede aquatic recreation, reduce waterfront property values, and alter aquatic ecosystems. Water chestnut populations can be suppressed through manual removals of their floating rosette and nutlets. What to Expect: Using a […]

Join a manual water chestnut removal effort on the Oswegatchie River on Friday, July 17th, 2026.Registration is required to attend this event and should be completed by each participant no later than July 15th to allow time to process required liability waiver forms. More details regarding launch logistics will be emailed to those who register. Event […]

Hosted by the Finger Lakes & St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario PRISMs August 21, 2026, 5:30–7:30 PM Green Lakes State Park 7900 Green Lakes Road, Fayetteville, NY 13066. Participants should register to receive important meeting information and instructions for setting up community science tools.  About the Workshop  The Finger Lakes and St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario (SLELO) PRISMs invite community […]