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

Lake Ontario’s Most Unwanted Webinar

April 21st, 2022 12pm EST REGISTER   Learn more about invasive species in Lake Ontario, why they’re a problem, and how Canada and the U.S. are taking steps to prevent their introduction and spread in the Basin.   Agenda 12:00 Welcome Emma Tahirali, Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks   12:00 – 12:10 […]

Landscape Pests

Saturday, April 23rd 10 AM - 12 PM CCE Jefferson 203 N. Hamilton St. Watertown REGISTER EVENT FLYER Join our partners at the Jefferson County Cornell Cooperative Extension to learn how to identify, prevent the spread of, and control invasive jumping worms, spotted lanternfly, and Lymantria dispar (formally called the gypsy moth).

New York Invasive Species Awarness Week

June 6th-the 12th New York observes Invasive Species Awareness Week (NYISAW). This is a state-wide outreach campaign aimed to raise awareness and engage the public to take action to protect their lands and waters from the impacts caused by invasive species. Organizations and stakeholders across the state will be hosting outreach events during this week, […]

NYISAW Webinar- Native Alternatives to Common Invasive Garden Plants

June 7th at 1 pm Via Zoom REGISTER Many invasive plants were once considered desirable ornamentals that were intentionally introduced to gardens and landscapes only to escape into our natural environments. You can play a vital role in the introduction and the prevention of invasive plants by choosing to grow native species and taking action […]

Black River Watershed Conference

June 8th, 8 am-4 pm 3 Willows Event Center in Lyons Falls, NY Event Details/ Registration The conference is part of an outreach effort originating from the development of the Black River Watershed Management Plan. The goal of the conference is to reach out to decision-makers, citizens, and other interested agencies that live and work […]

South Sandy Creek Experience: Walk, Paddle, and Demonstrations

Saturday, June 11th 9:30am-2pm Lakeview Wildlife Management Area South Sandy Creek Car-top Boat Launch 2234 NY-3, Mannsville, NY 13661 (Google Map) REGISTER As part of New York's Invasive Species Awareness Week, SLELO PRISM is hosting a special event showcasing the invasive species management & restoration work we've undergone as part of our  Aquatic Restoration Initiative. […]

NYISAW_Wellesley Island’s Swallow-wort Shovel

June 11th 10am-2pm Minna Anthony Common Nature Center (Wellesley Island State Park) 44927 Cross Island Rd, Fineview, NY 13640 Contact: Maria.Cipullo@parks.ny.gov Calling volunteers and Earth heroes of all ages! Help us protect our native habitat's biodiversity by removing an invasive plant species called swallow-wort. Please bring work gloves and a good pair of shoes. Tools […]

Launch and Learn

The Watercraft Steward Program in the St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario Region is co-administered by SLELO PRISM and the Thousand Islands Land Trust. The program runs annually from approximately late May through early October. You can join a special Launch and Learn every Monday from 1 pm-3 pm, beginning July 11th through August 8th. Stewards […]

New York ReLeaf Conference

July 21-23 Jefferson Community College, Watertown NY Event Details ReLeaf is a part of the Urban Forestry Program at NYSDEC and it is run in partnership with the NYS Urban Forestry Council. This year’s ReLeaf Conference is “Trees Bring Us Together.” The keynote speaker for the conference is Ian Leahy, Vice President of Urban Forestry […]

Great Lakes Ecosystem Education Exchange Workshops

Teachers and educators from across New York are invited to join the New York Sea Grant and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation this summer for FREE WORKSHOPS to learn about GreatLakes educational resources! Great Lakes Ecosystem Education Exchange Summer Workshops - Throughout July and August, NYSG and the DEC will be hosting […]

Guffin Bay Water Chestnut Pull

Help remove water chestnut from Guffin Bay on Monday, August 1st, 9 am-12 pm. REGISTER Meet: on the corner of Old Moffatt Road and Road 212 in Dexter NY (Google Map) Event Duration: 9am-12pm Description: Easy 10-15 minute paddle from the launch site to Guffin Creek. We will travel the creek and pull water chestnuts as they […]

Find Invasives-Trail Trek

Monday, August 8th 6 pm Via Zoom REGISTER Want to make a difference in your community? Want to help the environment? Need a reason to get outside and back in shape? Join the Trail Trek! The Trail Trek is a volunteer initiative by the Finger Lakes PRISM to find three of the worst invasive species […]

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).

View the Webinar Schedule & Access Recordings

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

 View Events Pages of the PRISM Network

APIPP (ADK) PRISM 

Capital Region PRISM 

Catskill (CRISP) PRISM 

Finger Lakes PRISM

LIISMA (Long Island) PRISM  

Lower Hudson PRISM

Western NY PRISM