Invasive species reduce the health of our natural ecosystems by outcompeting native species and reducing habitat quality. You can help protect your favorite hiking trails, paddle-ways, backyard, and community by learning to identify invasive species and report observations to NYiMapInvasvies. Join a training session to learn these skills on June 28th from 1- 3 PM […]

SLELO PRISM will be at the Outdoor Adventure Day at Fort Drum. This is a family-friendly, free event with hands-on activities and demonstrations appropriate for all ages focused on outdoor […]

Identifying & Reporting Spotted Lanternfly & Tree-of-heaven with iMapInvasives Hear from iMapInvasives and the NY Dept. of Agriculture and Markets as they detail this years efforts to track and control […]

Wednesday, September 25 at 1:00 pm: How to use the iMap Terrestrial Invasives Prioritization Tool Learn how to use the iMapInvasives Terrestrial Invasive Species Prioritization Tool from members of the iMapInvasives and New York Natural Heritage Program teams. Presentation will include explanation, live demo, and opportunity for questions, discussion and use case examples. Registration Link: […]

Join SLELO PRISM and the Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust on guided hikes to learn how to survey for hemlock woolly adelgid and report observations to the iMapInvaisves free mobile app. Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) kills hemlock trees. Hemlocks are a key tree species for healthy forests in the Tug Hill region and elsewhere, and […]

Great Lakes Action Agenda Sub-Basin Work Group Meetings: Save the Dates November 14th and 15th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm DEC Great Lakes program staff are excited to announce the next round of Great Lakes Action Agenda (GLAA) Sub-Basin Work Group meetings will be held this fall to provide opportunities to learn updates from […]

SLELO PRISM is seeking volunteers to assist with an emerald ash borer biocontrol monitoring program that will occur in 2025 once a week from June to September, at the SUNY Oswego University Rice Creek Field Station. A virtual training will be provided in May and guidance will be given during each monitoring survey. The purpose of […]

2025 Symposium Info Hosted by the St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (SLELO PRISM), the Eastern Lake Ontario Invasive Species Symposium provides an opportunity to connect with field professionals and expand your knowledge of invasive species management.The symposium will be held on June 12th, 2025 at at SUNY Oswego Sheldon […]

LIGHT RAIN OR SHINEDate: Friday, June 13th, 2025Time: 6 PM-7 PMLocation: Meet in front of City Hall at 245 Washington Street Watertown, NY REGISTER In celebration of New York Invasive […]

Our early detection team has identified sparse populations of invasive species. These smaller populations can be more easily controlled through manual hand removal efforts, and we're seeking volunteers to assist […]

Healthy Habitat Series August 5th, 7th, and 9th. Hosted by Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust and CCE Jefferson County. August 5, 2025 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Reservations Required Join us for […]

Mark your calendars for the 2025 NYS Invasive Species Expo! Join us September 14–16 at the stunning Saratoga Spa State Park for a one-of-a-kind event focused on protecting New York’s […]

Join us for a guided nature walk at the stunning Salmon River Falls Unique Area in Richland, NY!Location:185 Falls Road, Richland, NY, Date: Friday, September 26thTime: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMWe’ll […]

Hosted by The Nature Conservancy's Don't Move Firewood campaign. Recordings will be available at the Don'tMoveFirewood.org website. Thursday, October 16th, 2025 at 2 pm EST Beyond Wooden Thinking: Getting to […]

Box Tree Moth, Zigzag Sawfly, Beech Leaf Disease, and Spotted Lanternfly are newer invasive species that are expanding their range. Join an informative session with guest speaker Jacob Leeser, hosted […]