SLELO PRISM

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 […]

New York Invasive Species Awareness Week NYISAW will be observed June 9th-15th, 2025. This is a state-wide outreach campaign aimed at raising awareness and engaging 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 […]

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 Species Awareness Week (NYISAW), join a special Tree Walk through Watertown’s Urban Arboretum!🗓️ Date: 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM - 7 PM📍 Meet in front of […]

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 11th, 2025.Participants should arrive by 9:45 AM and have their boats ready to launch. The event will kick off promptly at 10 AM with an overview of water chestnut and a hand-pull technique demonstration.Participants will be guided on a paddle between […]

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 with hand-pulls this summer. Events will be held from July- August. No experience is needed and tools will be provided. Please fill out the form […]

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 this first of two one-hour weeknight webinars with presenter Cierra Williams, Horticulture & Natural Resources Educator with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County, focusing on […]

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 lands and waters from invasive species. This immersive, hands-on experience is free to the public and packed with: Unique presentations, interactive demos, hands-on workshops, small-group […]