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Spotted Lanternfly 101 Webinar
2022-02-17 10:00 - 16:00 UTC
February 17th – 10am-4pm
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This event is open to the general public and provides an overview of the spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula), an invasive planthopper. A range of experts will cover the spotted lanternfly’s introduction to the northeastern United States, its threat to the agricultural industry, the insect’s life cycle, and efforts to control the population.

Management of Hydrilla on the Pymatuning Reservoir: Great Lakes Hydrilla Collaborative
2022-02-23 14:00 - 15:00
February 23rd, 2022
To register for the webinar, contact: ene.hydrillacollaborative@wsp.com.
Title: Management of Hydrilla on the Pymatuning Reservoir
Description: Nick Decker, Resource Manager with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of State Parks, will be presenting on a case study of hydrilla management efforts on the Pymatuning Reservoir. Nick will provide an overview of the actions taken over the past seven years to track and minimize the spread of hydrilla in this 22-square mile recreational use reservoir. He will speak to the larger barriers to initial progress and how those were overcome, as well the results and current status.
Information on how to access the webinar will be provided several days prior to the event.

National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW)
2022-02-28 - 2022-03-04
Get full details at nisaw.org
National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) is an international event to raise awareness about invasive species, the threat that they pose, and what can be done to prevent their spread. Representatives from local, state, federal, and regional organizations discuss legislation, policies, funding, and improvements that can be made to prevent and manage invasive species. From February 28 – March 4, 2022, invasive species experts will come together in Washington, D.C. to inform and educate officials about prevention and management priorities. Partners around the country host local events to advocate with elected officials, decision-makers, and the public on how they can help to stop the spread of invasive species and protect our precious resources. Sponsorship opportunities are available.
NISAW is managed by the North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA).

Educational Webinars – NAISMA hosts educational webinars on priority invasive species issues the week of NISAW and the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Other organizations may host webinars also. Get more information and register on the NISAW events page.

Monday, February 28th at 10:00 am central – USGS Decision Science – Modeling and Structured Decision Making Webinar Agenda Flyer
Tuesday, March 1st at 11:00 am central – Climate Change and Invasive Species
Wednesday, March 2nd at 11:00 am central – Protect the Uninfested West from Aquatic Invasive Species
Thursday, March 3rd at 12:00 pm central – Pacific Green Crab Management
Friday, March 4th at 11:00 am central – Firewood Rules, Certifications, and Recommendations across the USA

Congressional Briefings – NISAW provides an opportunity for organizations to hold formal briefings for Congressional staff to educate and inform on a specific topic or bill.

Thursday, March 3rd at 10:00 am central – Managing the Hydrilla River Infestation in the Connecticut River

Individual Meetings – NISAW provides an opportunity for individuals and organizations to meet with elected officials and agency leadership to communicate priorities for invasive species legislation, funding, policy, and management.

Local Events and Awareness Weeks or Months – NAISMA promotes state and local events and Awareness Weeks or Months utilizing the NISAW events page and social media channels.

Social Media – NAISMA will collaborate with members, partners, and like-minded organizations to arrange social media during the week of NISAW to raise awareness of the economic and ecological impacts of invasive species.

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Spotted Lanternfly Virtual Summitt
2022-03-01 - 2022-03-03
March 1st-3rd
10am-6pm
DAY 1-3 AGENDA/REGISTRAION
This summit is geared towards organizations and state agencies that are directly involved with spotted lanternfly management and outreach.

Spotted Lanternfly Summit
Download the Spotted Lanternfly Summit Agenda (PDF)
Day 1 – March 1, 2022 (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
Featuring stakeholder introductions and research project overviews.
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Day 2 – March 2, 2022 (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
Featuring communications and extension work.
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Day 3 – March 3, 2022 (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
Featuring operations and coordination.
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SLELO Special Project Webinar Series: Featuring our Aquatic Restoration Initiative
2022-03-16 13:00 - 14:00
Wednesday, March 16th, 2022
1 pm-2 pm EST -Via Zoom
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With AIS and climate change impacting the future of the Great Lakes, there is an opportunity to enhance a more diverse and resilient native ecosystem in the Eastern Lake Ontario region. Today, there are strict laws in place for ballast water dumping, transporting invasive species knowingly and extensive efforts underway to educate recreational boaters on preventing the spread of AIS to un-infested waters through the NYS Watercraft Inspection Steward Program, which teaches boaters to “Clean, Drain, Dry” their equipment. These efforts are important but without innovative and restorative plans being implemented, unintended negative anthropogenic impacts will continue to destabilize this system.
As a result, SLELO PRISM initiated the new Aquatic Restoration Initiative (ARI) beginning in 2020 which will continue through 2023. This webinar will provide an overview of this initiative and the results of completed restoration projects.
Presented by:
Brittney Rogers-SLELO PRISM Aquatic Restoration & Resiliency Coordinator

Creating Wildflower Meadows in the Landscape
2022-03-19 10:00 - 12:00
Saturday, March 19th
10 AM – 12 PM
CCE Jefferson
203 N. Hamilton St. Watertown
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Join our partners at the Jefferson County Cornell Cooperative Extension to learn how to create wildflower meadows in the landscape, along with how to support beneficial insects, increase diversity, store caron, and of native and non-native wildflowers.

State of the Science: Swallow-wort Biocontrol Research
2022-03-23 13:00 - 14:30
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2022
1pm-2:30pm
Via Zoom
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Hosted by the Eastern Lake Ontario Swallow-wort Collaborative, this webinar will showcase swallow-wort biocontrol research that is currently underway in New York state and beyond. Researchers from New York, Rhode Island, and Michigan will provide an overview of their work, along with an overview of the results of the swallow-wort cage monitoring project that SLELO PRISM participated in. Presentations will be followed by a panel discussion where researchers and attendees can ask questions and learn from each other.
PRESENTED BY:

Dr. Lisa Tewksbury- University of Rhode Island Biocontrol Lab
Dr. Marianna Szucs- Michigan State University
Dr. Dylan Parry- SUNY ESF
Robert Smith-SLELO PRISM

Biographies and Presentation Descriptions:
Dr. Lisa Tewksbury, lisat@uri.edu
University of Rhode Island Biocontrol Lab
Presentation Description: Lisa Tewksbury will give an update on releases of the moth Hypena opulenta conducted for management of invasive swallow-worts by the URI biocontrol lab in RI, CT, and MA since 2017.
Biography: Lisa Tewksbury received her Bachelor’s Degree in Plant Science and Ph.D. in Environmental Science from the University of Rhode Island and her M.S. degree in Entomology from the University of Delaware. She has worked at the University of Rhode Island for over 36 years and is currently the director of the URI biocontrol lab. This facility includes a USDA-certified containment facility to facilitate biocontrol research. The lab conducts research and implementation of biological control using insect natural enemies of invasive insect and weed species; among the current projects are biocontrol of swallow-worts, common reed (Phragmites), and Japanese Knotweed.

Dr. Marianna Szucs, szucsmar@msu.edu
Michigan State University
Presentation Description: An overview of the swallow-wort biocontrol research being done at Michigan State University. This includes field releases of Hypena opulenta using both laboratory colonies and populations derived by crossing field collected moths from Canada with lab colonies to learn if crossing enhances fecundity and survival of the biocontrol agent. In addition, with a restoration experiment, different methods for restoring swallow-wort infested sites are compared, and phenology and impact experiments are conducted to better understand the likelihood that Hypena opulenta could complete two generations in a season. At this time the data from these research objectives are preliminary but can help to understand the various processes that may contribute to establishment success and could be helpful to those who are working with swallow-wort biocontrol.
Biography: Dr. Marianna Szucs is an entomologist and evolutionary ecologist trained at the University of Idaho for her Ph.D. and at Colorado State University for her postdoctoral research. She joined Michigan State University as an assistant professor in 2018, where she specializes in the biological control of exotic weeds and insects. Their research integrates contemporary ecological and evolutionary theory with biological control to increase establishment success and the effectiveness of biocontrol programs. Currently, they work with four invasive species in the lab, including agricultural pests such as the brown marmorated stink bug and spotted wing drosophila, invasive knotweeds, and swallow-worts.

Dr. Dylan Parry, dparry@esf.edu
Professor at SUNY ESF
Presentation Description: Dylan Parry will provide an update on the New York State releases of the biological control agent Hypena opulenta in 2020 and 2021 and highlight some of the successes as well as challenges in establishing this species in this ongoing project.
Biography: Dylan received his Bachelor of Science (Biology) and M.S. in Entomology from the University of Alberta (Canada). He has a Ph.D. from Michigan State University (dual degree program Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior / Entomology). He has been a professor at the State University of New York, College of Environmental Science and Forestry for 20 years conducting research on invasive insects such as the Sirex woodwasp and gypsy moth, biological control of forest pests, and invasive plants. He also has extensive interests in the conservation of threatened insects. Dylan teaches courses in biological control, the ecology and management of invasive species, and insects and global change.

Robert Smith robert.l.smith@tnc.org
SLELO PRISM
Terrestrial Restoration & Resiliency Coordinator
Presentation Description: From 2020-2021 SLELO PRISM assisted a cages Hypena opulenta release research project. This session will provide an overview of this research project and the results of the cages we monitored.
Biography: Robert Smith holds a Master of Science from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and brings with him extensive experience in terrestrial invasive species identification and management including ecosystem restoration and dendrology.

How i-Tree Can Help You Manage Your Community Forest
2022-03-31 10:00 - 11:00
March 31st, 2022
Via Webex- from 10 AM to 11 AM
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If you want to manage it, you have to measure it. One of the first steps of forest management, including urban and community forest management, is an assessment of where you are now so that you can manage for your goals into the future. Eric Greenfield of the USDA Forest Service Forest Inventory and Analysis Unit of the Northern Research Station will present and demonstrate how iTree Canopy and some other iTree tools can help you do that initial assessment and have basic information to start forest management planning.
Speaker: Dr. Eric Greenfield serves as a forester with the US Forest Service supporting urban forestry research, including i-Tree.

LIISMA-LINPI CONFERENCE: RESILIENT LI
2022-04-07 08:00 - 18:00
April, 7th 2022
8am-6pm est
Via Zoom
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The Long Island Invasive Species Management Area and its host organization, the Long Island Native Plant Initiative (LINPI) are pleased to announce their upcoming virtual conference on April 7, 2022. The conference will provide great opportunities for learning the latest on invasive and native species on Long Island, with an eye for preparing for future challenges together.

Lake Ontario's Most Unwanted Webinar
2022-04-21 12:00 - 13:00
April 21st, 2022
12pm EST
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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 Introduction to invasive species in the Great Lakes
Kevin O’Donnell, U.S. EPA

12:10 – 12:15 State of Lake Ontario invasive species and binational prevention
Luca Cargnelli, ECCC and Kristina Heinemann, U.S. EPA

12:15 – 12:30 Invasive species detection and surveillance along the South Shore: Annual surveys to detect new invasive species from the Niagara to the St. Lawrence Rivers
Zy Biesinger, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

12:30 – 12:45 Ontario’s Invasive Species Awareness Program: Working with communities to remove aquatic invasive species
Brook Schryer, Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters

12:45 – 12:50 News you can use – Boat Stewardship and other programs: Community education program for boaters on the spread of aquatic invasive species (e.g., invasive plants and quagga mussels)
Emma Antolos, N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation; Emma Tahirali, Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

12:50 – 1:00 Audience Q&A
Emma Tahirali, Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

1:00 Close

For questions or comments, please email Carol.Kim@canada.ca or Brandt.Peter@epa.gov.

Landscape Pests
2022-04-23 10:00 - 12:00
Saturday, April 23rd
10 AM – 12 PM
CCE Jefferson
203 N. Hamilton St. Watertown
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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
2022-06-06 - 2022-06-12
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, and you can too! List your event on the NYISAW webpage by clicking this link. A list of upcoming NYISAW events can be viewed on the New York Invasive Species Information Website.

Below is a list of NYISAW events happening in the SLELO region. Reach out to megan.pistolese@tnc.org to collaborate on events in SLELO.
Webinars will be hosted by the NY PRISM Network Monday through Friday at 1 pm and 7 pm. Visit the New York Invasive Species Information Website for a schedule.

6/9/22- Chaumont Barrens Guided Hike for the Wounded Warriors Group
6/8/22- Black River Watershed Conference-SLELO will be presenting on our Urban Forest Sustainability Initiative and the Pledge to Protect
6/8/22- Watertown Farmers Market Table- Volunteers from CCE, IRLC, and SLELO will share information about NYISAW
6/10/22- NYISAW Downtown: Urban Walk and Talk, Business Engagements & Documentary Viewing
6/10/22- IRLC Watershed Quality Conference- Watercraft Inspection Stewards will have an exhibit set up
6/11/22- South Sandy Creek Experience: Treck/Paddle/Demo
6/11/22-Minna Anthony Nature Center- Swallow-wort Removal Effort
6/12/22- Potsdam Church NYISAW Presentation and Outdoor Invasives Tour

NYISAW Webinar- Native Alternatives to Common Invasive Garden Plants
2022-06-07 13:00 - 14:00
June 7th at 1 pm
Via Zoom
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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 to control invasives you may find on your property. This presentation will provide an overview of native alternatives to common invasive garden plants, the benefits of native plants, and ways to get involved.
Presented by Megan Pistolese-Shaw with SLELO PRISM and Cecilia Pershyn Western NY PRISM.
This webinar is part of the New York Invasive Species Awareness Week (NYISAW) webinar series. Visit www.nyis.info/nyisaw/to learn of other webinars in this series.

Black River Watershed Conference
2022-06-08 08:00 - 16:00
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 in our watershed and inform them about issues the watershed is facing, demonstrate the latest research findings, as well as highlight projects that are underway.
SLELO PRISM will be presenting on our Urban Forest Sustainability Initiative (UFSI), and have an exhibit set up showcasing the UFSI and the Pledge to Protect.

South Sandy Creek Experience: Walk, Paddle, and Demonstrations
2022-06-11 09:30 - 14:00
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)
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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. This event will also include a full day of activities including the following:

Hands-on aquatic and terrestrial plant identification
A guided walk to exhibit invasive species control & restoration work that has been done at the site
Mobile app demonstrations for iMapInvasives and iNaturalist
eDNA water sample demonstrations
Underwater drone demonstrations
Watercraft inspection demonstrations
The day will end with a guided paddle showcasing control & restoration work that has been done along the shoreline of the creek. An option to paddle to the beach to enjoy your own bagged lunch will be offered.

NYISAW_Wellesley Island's Swallow-wort Shovel
2022-06-11 10:00 - 14:00
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 will be provided, but bring a gardening trowel and knee pads if you have them.
Participants do not have to pay the Park’s day-use fee. Groups will meet at the Nature Center for instructions at 10 am and again at 12pm, stay as long as you’d like!
To register, please call the Minna Anthony Common Nature Center (315) 482-2479.

Launch and Learn
2022-07-11 - 2022-08-08
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 will be providing live demonstrations showcasing aquatic invasive species and prevention techniques you can practice to help protect your favorite boating, fishing, and swimming spots.
Facebook Event
Launch and Learn Locations & Dates:
Click location for a google map.
July 11: Butterfield Boat launch is in Redwood, NY
July 18: East End Waterfront Park and Boat Launch in Cape Vincent
July 25: Lakeview WMA- South Sandy Creek Car-top boat Launch in Mannsville, NY
Aug 1: Massena
Aug 8: Wrights Landing Marina in Oswego

New York ReLeaf Conference
2022-07-21 - 2022-07-23
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 at American Forests. SLELO PRISM will have an exhibit up and be giving a presentation on June 23rd during Session I held from 10 am-11 am on our Urban Forest Sustainability Initiative and Pledge to Protect.

Great Lakes Ecosystem Education Exchange Workshops
2022-07-25 - 2022-08-09
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 outdoor workshops to connect teachers and educators to their local watersheds, demonstrate Great Lakes and activities, and feature presentations from environmental organizations and scientific experts. Workshops participants are eligible for a $50 participant payment. Workshops will be held from 1:00 pm -3:30 pm. Click here to register and reserve your spot at a Great Lakes Ecosystem Education Exchange workshop today!

Monday, July 25th – Rice Creek Biological Field Station, Oswego, NY
Tuesday, July 26th – Robert Moses State Park, Massena, NY
Monday, August 8th – Ontario Beach, Rochester, NY
Tuesday, August 9th – Buffalo Harbor State Park, Buffalo, NY

Guffin Bay Water Chestnut Pull
2022-08-01 09:00 - 12:00
Help remove water chestnut from Guffin Bay on Monday, August 1st, 9 am-12 pm.
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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 are encountered. Bags will be provided.
What to bring: Bring your own watercraft and life vest (there may be limited ability to lend watercraft/life vests upon request). Water, snacks, sunscreen, and outdoor attire.

Find Invasives-Trail Trek
2022-08-08 18:00 - 20:00
Monday, August 8th
6 pm Via Zoom
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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 across the region in the month of August.
Taking part is easy, after a brief virtual training, on 8/8 @ 6 pm, you will record the presence of these three species if you come across them on a hiking trail, in a park, or in your backyard. Invasive species are one of our greatest environmental threats. Don’t just sit on the sidelines – help us fight invasive species!

Great Lakes Coastal Resilience Curriculum Workshop
2022-08-18 - 2022-08-19
Great Lakes Coastal Resilience Curriculum Workshop – on August 18th & 19th, NYSG and the Center for Great Lakes Literacy will be hosting a free two-day workshop in Buffalo, NY to learn from regional experts on climate change and coastal resilience in the Great Lakes and work together to develop new lesson plans and activities for their classrooms and programs. This workshop is free for teachers and educators in New York and will provide a $225 participant payment, travel reimbursement for hotel lodging and mileage, and meals during the workshop. The workshop will be held from 9:00 am -4:00 pm on the 18th and 9:00 am – 3:00 pm on the 19th. Space is limited for these workshops so if you are interested in participating, click here to register and reserve your spot at the Great Lakes Coastal Resilience Curriculum workshop today!

Connected Waters eDNA Project
2022-08-25 13:00 - 14:00
Thursday, August 25th
1 pm-2 pm EST
via zoom
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SLELO PRISM and APIPP PRISM are collaborating to continue environmental DNA sampling that has been occurring in SLELO PRISM and expand into the Adirondack region. The results from this project will help to improve our understanding of aquatic invasive species distribution and enhance our aquatic early detection work. This webinar will provide an overview of this collaborative project.

Identifying and Reporting Spotted Lanternfly & Tree-of-heaven with iMapInvasives
2022-09-14 10:00 - 11:00
The spotted lanternfly is out in full force in some parts of the state – luckily we have a network of professionals and volunteers working together to monitor its spread. Tune in to the next iMapInvaisves webinar on Wednesday, September 14th, at 10 AM to learn more about the spotted lanternfly, its preferred host plant (tree-of-heaven), and the collaborative grid square survey effort.
Webinar: Identifying and Reporting Spotted Lanternfly & Tree-of-heaven with iMapInvasives
Wednesday, Sep 14th, 10:00 am
Presenters: Thom Allgaier (NYS AGM), Anne Mills (NYS AGM), Mitchell O’Neill (NYNHP)
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Learn more at www.nyimapinvasives.org/slf.
Note: continuing education credits will be available for NYSDEC certified pesticide applicators (1.5 credits for the following categories: 2, 3a, 9, 10), upon completion of a post-webinar quiz.

Forest Pest Hunters: Surveying for Beech Leaf Disease
2022-09-15 10:00 - 11:30
Join our partners at the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program (APIPP) for a free webinar from 10:00-11:30 am on Thursday, September 15, to learn about beech leaf disease (BLD) and how you can help survey for it in the Adirondack region.
BLD was first detected in Ohio in 2012 and in New York State in 2018. In 2022, the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) confirmed the presence of beech leaf disease in over 30 counties in New York including Herkimer County, the first infestation in the APIPP PRISM. Little is known about BLD, and researchers are still trying to determine its cause and how it spreads.
DEC Forest Health Specialist Maria MoskaLee will shed some light on BLD with a discussion on BLD history, identification and lookalikes, and research. APIPP Terrestrial Invasive Species Coordinator Becca Bernacki will cover basic survey techniques and how you can sign up to adopt a trail to survey, and DEC End User Support Specialist Mitchell O’Neill will review the iMapInvasives app, which can be used to report the presence of BLD.
The Society of American Foresters has approved 1.5 hours of Category 1 Continuing Forestry Education credits for this workshop. Participants who desire credits must attend the entire webinar.
Free Webinar
Thursday, September 15th
10am-11:30am
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Hike to Protect Beech Trees
2022-09-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Joseph Blake Wildlife Sanctuary 31827 Middle Rd, Watertown, NY 13601, 31827 Middle Rd, Watertown, NY, 13601, United States
Enjoy a guided walk in the woods, and learn to recognize and report the newest threat to American Beech Trees: Beech Leaf Disease (BLD). Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust (THTLT), the St. Lawrence-Eastern Lake Ontario Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (SLELO PRISM), and NYS DEC Forest Health Specialist Maria MoskaLee will lead the program.
BLD is spreading rapidly across the Northeastern U.S. and Canada, affecting and killing both native and ornamental beech tree species. Associated with a nematode whose presence is thought to cause leaf disfiguration including striping and curling. Young trees can die in less than five years after the first signs of damage appear. BLD has only been discovered in recent years. In 2022, it has been found in 15 new counties in New York, for a total of 35 infected counties. It was recently found in Oswego County in the SLELO region, and nearby on the southwestern edge of the Adirondacks.
Tuesday, September 20th
1pm-3pm
Joseph A Blake Wildlife Sanctuary
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Registration is required no later than 8 pm on Monday, September 19th.
Prior to attending, participants should follow these steps to be able to report observations and aid state-wide early detection efforts:

Make a Free iMapInvasives User Account
Download the Free iMapInvasives Mobile App

Comparative Approaches to Aquatic Invasive Species Management
2022-10-06 12:00 - 13:00
This event is jointly sponsored by the Québec government office in Chicago and Marquette University’s Water Law and Policy Initiative. It is presented in conjunction with Current’s Chicago Water Week 2022.
The conversation is expected to cover invasive species management approaches in a variety of contexts, including the effort to prevent invasive carp from entering the Great Lakes. Experts from both sides of the border will participate, including:

Colleen Callahan, Director, Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Annick Drouin, Ph.D., Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator for the Québec Government
Moderator: Kerith Brand, Public and Governmental Affairs Attachée, Québec Government Office in Chicago
Introduction by David Strifling, Director, Marquette University Water Law and Policy Initiative

The event is free to attend and open to the public. REGISTER
NOTE: The link to join the virtual meeting will not be visible until 24 hours prior to the event. To join the event, click the link within the reminder email you receive on the day of the event. If you do not already have one, you will need to create an Eventbrite account (it takes less than a minute and be sure to use your Eventbrite account email address to register for this event).
Questions? Contact Professor David A. Strifling at david.strifling@marquette.edu or 414.288.8036

Adirondack Invasive Species Summit
2022-10-19 09:00 - 16:30
Join our partners at APIPP, and the Adirondack Experience: The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake, for the Invasive Species at Our Door: Adirondack Invasive Species Summit. This free, day-long event will focus on the threat and the opportunity to manage two invasive species that have the potential to dramatically impact Adirondack forests and freshwater ecosystems—hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) and hydrilla.
The summit will feature some of the region’s experts on HWA, a forest pest that is taking hold in the Lake George region. HWA panelists include David Orwig, Senior Ecologist and Forest Ecologist from Harvard Forest; Gary Lovett, Senior Scientist for the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies; and Mark Whitmore, Director of the New York State Hemlock Initiative for Cornell University. The featured speakers will talk about the impact HWA may have on Adirondack forest ecosystems and the carbon sequestration potential of our forests, as well as how to manage hemlock to reduce these impacts. Speakers will also address the potential for biocontrols to help in the fight against HWA. Following the presentations, participants will have a chance to discuss the implications for the Adirondacks if HWA is here to stay.
The summit is also a chance to learn more about hydrilla, an aquatic invasive species that is present in other regions of New York. Meg Modley, Aquatic Invasive Species Management Coordinator for the Lake Champlain Basin Program, will provide an introduction to hydrilla, and cover the plant’s current infestation locations and how its presence could impact the Adirondacks. Dr. Susan Wilde, Associate Professor with the University of Georgia, who recently discovered a link between a bacteria connected with hydrilla and the death of eagles in the Southeast, will discuss her groundbreaking research. The Army Corps of Engineers will share the latest best management practices for managing hydrilla and Bill Brosseau, Stewardship Director for the Paul Smith’s College Adirondack Watershed Institute, will discuss Adirondack hydrilla prevention programs. Following the presentations, participants will have a chance to discuss what we can do to prevent or prepare for infestations of hydrilla in the Adirondacks.
The summit will be held at the Adirondack Experience, the Museum on Blue Mountain Lake located at, 9097 Route 30, Blue Mountain Lake, NY 12812. There is no charge to attend, but space is limited so you must pre-register.
The Society of American Foresters has approved 5 hours of Category 1 Continuing Forestry Education credits for this workshop. Participants who desire credits must attend the entire event.
Participants are kindly expected to wear masks when indoors at the Museum. For those who cannot attend in person, presentations will be live-streamed on Facebook (or a similar platform); however, viewers will not be able to participate in the discussions. (The Livestream will be recorded, but audio and visual quality may be variable.)

Working with Nature for Shorelines Workshop and Tour
2022-10-21 13:00 - 16:00
Join our partners with the New York Sea Grant (NYSG) for an informative workshop from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 21, 2022, to provide shoreline residents and contractors an overview of shoreline management techniques with a concentration on the use of natural and nature-based features. NYSG has organized the free “Working with Nature for Shorelines” workshop in cooperation with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), New York State Department of State (DOS), Save The River, and Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District. Funding for the workshop has been provided by DEC. Register by October 14 at https://bit.ly/3QyhWyW or call NYSG at 315-312-3042 for assistance.
Workshop presentations will include an introduction to nature-based shorelines, site visits and the DEC shoreline permitting process, overviews of local Coastal Lakeshore Economy and Resiliency Initiative (CLEAR) projects, funding sources, and volunteer opportunities. Speakers include NYSG Coastal Processes and Hazards Specialist Roy Widrig, author of Working with Nature: A Guide to Native Plants for New York’s Great Lakes Shorelines.” An optional shoreline tour of ongoing nature-based shoreline restoration at Lyme Town Park will follow the workshop.
New York Sea Grant is a cooperative program of Cornell University and the State University of New York and one of 34 university-based programs in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Sea Grant College Program. Since 1971, NYSG has been “bringing science to the shore” through a network of integrated research, education, and extension services promoting environmental sustainability, coastal community economic vitality, and citizen awareness of New York’s freshwater and marine resources. Learn more at www.nyseagrant.org.
WHAT: Working with Nature for Shorelines Workshop and Tour
WHERE: Lyme Free Library, 12165 State Route 12 E, Chaumont, New York
WHEN: Friday, October 21, 2022; 1-4 p.m.
COST: Free
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 14, 2022
HOW to REGISTER: Online at https://bit.ly/3QyhWyW or call 315-312-3042 for assistance

Elm Zigzag Sawfly is Here, Now What?
2022-10-24 13:00 - 14:00
The elm zigzag sawfly has recently been discovered for the first time in New York State in St. Lawrence County. Three dead specimens were confirmed at Wildland in Brasher Falls in St. Lawrence County. Feeding patterns, characteristic of the elm zigzag sawfly, have also been reported at three locations in St. Lawrence County, the Brasher State Forest, Wilson Hill WMA, and the St. Lawrence State Park.
This webinar will provide an overview of the elm zigzag sawfly, survey efforts that have occurred, and next steps including an early detection effort in which partners and community members can join.
When: Monday, October 24th, 1 pm-2 pm EST
Via Zoom: Register to get the link
Presenters:
Thom Allgaier- Invasive Species Coordinator with NYS AGM
Jessica Cancelliere- Forest Health Specialist with NYS DEC
Megan Pistolese-Shaw- SLELO PRISM
