SLELO PRISM

The Role of Dreissenid Mussels in Nutrient Cycling
2022-01-25 11:00 - 12:30 UTC
January, 25 2021
11am-12:30pm EST; 10am-11:30am CST
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Invasive Species & Climate Change Symposium
2022-01-19 12:30 - 17:00 UTC
January 19th-20th, 2022
Via Zoom
Hosted by the Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change management group RISCC
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The 5th annual symposium of the Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change (RISCC) Management network is hosting two half days of virtual discussions and networking around the challenges and solutions to incorporating climate change into invasive species management.

Insect and Disease Disturbances Correlate with Reduced Carbon Sequestration in Forests of the Contiguous United States
2021-12-14 11:00 - 12:30 UTC
December 14th 11am ESt
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On behalf of The Nature Conservancy’s Invasive Species Advisory Committee- North America Region, we are inviting you to a presentation on a new forest pest and carbon study titled, “Insect and Disease Disturbances Correlate with Reduced Carbon Sequestration in Forests of the Contiguous United States”.
Recently published in the journal Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, the study found that forests damaged by insects sequestered 69% less carbon than undamaged forests. Forests affected by disease sequestered 28% less carbon. In total, the damage caused by insects and diseases across the contiguous US is reducing the carbon sequestration potential of America’s forests by roughly 50 million tons of carbon dioxide each year – the equivalent of emissions from more than 10 million cars.
The study was conducted by scientists from Cornell University, The Nature Conservancy, the USDA Forest Service, the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Purdue University. The webinar will be presented by Leigh Greenwood, Forest Health Program Director, TNC North America; and Kristina Serbesoff King Director of Science and Planning, TNC Florida. Discussion facilitated by Rob Williams, Invasive Species Program Manager, TNC New York.

Invasive Species in New York: Whats Here, Whats Coming and What We Can do About it
2021-12-10 10:00 - 11:00 UTC
Friday, December 10th, 2021
10 am-11 am EST
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CCE-Madison County Building
100 Eaton Street
Morrisville, New York 13408
It seems there is always a new invasive species on the horizon that has its sights set on New York’s ecosystems. Join Dr. Erik Smith, CCE Regional Field Crops Specialist, as he discusses the current status and management strategies for some of the most destructive invasive species making headlines in NYS.

Spotted Lanternfly Field Observations and Biocontrol Studies
2021-12-09 11:30 - 12:20 UTC
Thursday, December 9th 11:30am-12:20pm EST
Presented By: Eric Clifton and colleagues from the Hajek lab at Cornell
Via Zoom
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The invasive spotted lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula, has been observed to die due to fungal infections. Eric Clifton and colleagues from the Hajek lab at Cornell have been collecting isolates of these fungi since 2018 in infested regions of Pennsylvania. They have conducted laboratory-based bioassays and field trials with commercial biopesticides that contain fungal entomopathogens. In this seminar, Eric will explore our current understanding of these native beneficial fungi and their potential for managing Spotted Lanternfly. In addition, he’ll share some of his experiences from the zones of infestation, including tips for spotting egg masses.

Hike to Protect Hemlocks
2021-12-01 - 2022-03-11
Join a series of guided walk and talks to learn to recognize and report hemlock woolly adelgid HWA- an invasive insect that kills hemlock trees. Hemlocks are an important tree species that provide many benefits for people and nature. Detecting the presence of HWA early on provides enough time to protect infested trees and helps to stop the spread to new areas. To help raise awareness, and encourage community members to get involved, a series of guided hikes will be held each month beginning in December through March. Participants will learn how to survey for HWA and report observations using their smartphone through a free mobile application called iMapInvasives-a community science tool.
Prior to attending, participants should follow these steps:

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

Guided Walk and Talk Schedule:
Each walk is held from 10:30 am-12 pm EST
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12/29/21 Whetstone Gulf State Park – Lowville, NY (Snow date 12/30)
2/15/22 Salmon River Falls -Altmar, NY (Snow date 2/16)
2/24/22 Forest Park-Camden, NY (Snow date 2/25)
3/10/22 Trenton Greenbelt- Holland Patent, NY (Snow date 3/11)

Identifying & Reporting Spotted Lanternfly and Tree-of-heaven with NY iMapInvasives
2021-10-27 13:00 - 14:30 UTC
Wednesday, October 27th, 2021
1 PM-2:30 PM est
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Attend this virtual event hosted by NY iMapInvasives and the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets to learn more about SLF, TOH, and how you can participate in this effort. Visit www.nyimapinvasives.org/slf for more information and to claim a grid square on the map to look for these species out in the field and report your findings to iMapInvasives.
NYS is seeking volunteers like you to look for two invasive species in your area: Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) and Tree-of-heaven (TOH). You can help protect New York’s agriculture and forests by knowing what to look for and how to report it to New York’s official invasive species database, iMapInvasives.
SLF is an invasive pest from Asia that feeds on a variety of plants including grapes, hops, and maple trees, posing a severe threat to NY forests and agriculture. SLF has been found in several locations in NY but has not yet spread to much of the state. One potential pathway for the spread of SLF is its preferred host plant, tree-of-heaven (TOH), which is already found in many locations across NY. Agencies and conservation partners across the state are working to protect our state resources from these invasive species, and are requesting help from volunteers to complement these efforts.

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Management for Tree Care Professionals
2021-10-21 10:00 - 15:30 UTC
Thursday, October 21, 2021
Camp Wakpominee
3.5 Category 1 Continuing Education Credits from the Society for American Foresters
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Restrooms are available at the Camp and please arrive before 10:00 am to sign in.

To receive 3.5 Category 1 Continuing Education Credits from the Society for American Foresters, participants must participate in both morning and afternoon portions of the training.
Join our partners at the Adirondack Invasive Plant Program (APIPP PRISM) to learn how hemlock trees play a key role in maintaining watershed and habitat health; how and when to correctly scout for HWA in the field; the state of research currently underway to develop biological controls; chemical control options, application methods, and treatment prioritization strategies in use by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation; best methods for preventing HWA spread after coming in contact with infestations; ask questions from top experts and gain hands-on experience with HWA in the field.
Meet at Camp Wakpominee to learn from two guest speakers: Dr. Mark Whitmore, Cornell University, and Jason Denham, NYSDEC. Dr. Whitmore is a forest entomologist and leading HWA expert who will discuss his current state of research in developing biological controls to combat HWA on the landscape scale over time. Jason Denham, NYS DEC Supervising Forester, will provide information on DEC’s role in detecting and responding to the 2020 HWA infestation, pesticide use, tree selection, and logistics/challenges/lessons learned.
Following morning speaker presentations and a lunch break at Camp Wakpominee, participants will drive or carpool to a field site to practice hands-on HWA scouting and identification with a trainer, view an infestation site one year after chemical control applications began in the Lake George Wild Forest, and ask questions from experienced professionals.

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid & iMapInvasives Training
2021-10-19 10:30 - 13:30 UTC
Tuesday, October 19th, 20201
10:30am-1:30pm
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Rensselaer County Grafton Lakes State Park

Resource Managers, Friends Groups, and Citizen Scientists; Please join our partners at the Capital Region PRISM and NYS Parks for training on identifying and reporting Hemlock Woolly Adelgid using iMapInvasives. Participants will have the opportunity to survey an area for Hemlock Woolly Adelgid at Grafton Lakes State Park.

Prior to the event visit please make a free iMapInvasives user account view a tutorial.

eDNA Project Volunteer Opportunity
2021-10-06 00:00 - 2021-12-20 00:00 UTC
Now through the middle of December 2021, you can assist an exciting eDNA sampling project. No experience is needed, and training will be provided. SIGN UP HERE!
ABOUT THE PROJECT:
Hosted by the Nature Conservancy (TNC), and SLELO PRISM, this project leverages Environmental DNA (eDNA) monitoring to detect the presence of aquatic invasive species, and lake whitefish during spawning season in tributaries of eastern Lake Ontario, and the St. Lawrence River.
Volunteers are sought to help with a variety of tasks, including:

Collecting water samples.
Transporting water samples to locations for analysis.
Collecting footage through the use of underwater cameras and remote operating vehicles.
Taking photos or videos to be used on our website and reports for the project.

Educator Workshop: Spotlight on the Invasive Spotted Lanternfly
2021-10-05 16:00 - 17:30 UTC
October 5th, 4:00 pm-5:30 pm
Via Zoom
(link emailed to those who register)
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This workshop is for educators interested in invasive species and learning how to integrate this topic into your classroom curricula or program. The Spotted Lanternfly is a highly invasive pest that is a threat to agriculture in our region. Learn how you and your students can be part of “early detection” for Spotted Lanternfly.
Educators participating in this workshop receive FREE Spotted Lanternfly maker kits for your class and 1.5 hours of CTLE credits. Best for grades K-5 (kits may be limited to educators in the Finger Lakes Region).
This workshop is FREE and has been made possible by our partners at the Finger Lakes PRISM.

Backyard Invasives: Identification, Control, and Management Tips to Prep Your Garden for Fall
2021-09-30 10:00 - 11:30 UTC
Thursday, September 20th, 2021
10am-11:30am EST
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Join our partners at the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program (APIPP PRISM) to learn tips to prep your garden for the fall and control invasive shrubs this season.

NAISMA Conference
2021-09-27 09:00 - 2021-09-30 17:00 (Europe/Helsinki)
Tuesday, September 27 at 9:00 a.m. MST and will end Thursday, September 30 at 5:00 p.m. MST
The 2021 NAISMA Annual Conference will be a hybrid in-person and virtual conference.
View full details at the NAISMA website.
FULL AGENDA.
This year’s virtual conference will be presented live during the conference dates. Sessions will also be recorded for post-event attendee access. All attendees and registrants will be able to view presentations for up to 1 year after the event. Read the Conference FAQ and check back regularly for updates. Sign up for our monthly Early Detector email here.

eDNA Volunteer Training
2021-09-02 09:00 - 11:30 UTC
Thursday, September 2nd, 2021
9am-11:30am EST
Nicandri Nature Center 19 Robinson Bay Rd, Massena, NY 13662
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EVENT DESCRIPTION:
*Experience collecting and filtering eDNA Samples
*Meet the staff behind the project
*Hear from our partners
*Meet other volunteers
COVID COMPLIANCE:
*The event will be held outdoors.
*The event is capped at 20. Anyone registering after this max capacity will be notified if a spot opens up.
*In the event of bad weather we will move indoors into two separate ventilated rooms or implement staggered timeframes.
*Please do not attend if you are experiencing symptoms or have been around anyone who has.
*Please report a positive diagnosis to mripka@tnc.org within 14 days following the event (and all participants
will be notified of exposure).
*Please wear a mask and practice social distancing.
ABOUT THE PROJECT:
The Nature Conservancy (TNC), and the St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (SLELO PRISM), are launching an environmental DNA (eDNA) project within tributaries of eastern Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River this summer and fall.
This project will leverage eDNA monitoring to detect the presence of aquatic invasive species and the presence of lake whitefish during spawning season in tributaries of eastern Lake Ontario, and the St. Lawrence River during the spawning season.
Volunteers are sought to help with a variety of tasks, including collecting water samples from the various tributary sampling locations (from the shoreline or by boat); transporting water samples to locations for analysis; collecting footage through the use of underwater cameras and remote operating vehicles; and taking photos or videos to be used on our website and reports for the project.
**This project is funded by the Arconic Foundation**
Contact Mary Ripka mripka@tnc.org with questions about volunteering.
*Please report a positive diagnosis to mripka@tnc.org within 14 days following the event (and all participants
will be notified of exposure).

Water Quality Conference
2021-08-27 08:30 - 16:00 UTC
Friday, August 27th, 2021
8:30am-4pm EST
Redwood Hill Preserve Trailside Learning Center
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or call 315-482-4757
Hosted by our partners at the Indian River Lakes Conservancy who bring together thought leaders on topics important to our Lake Associations and others who care about the water quality of the Indian River and surrounding lakes. In addition to presentations, watercraft Inspection Stewards with SLELO/TILT will be exhibiting and sharing information about aquatic invasive species spread prevention.

Schedule

8:30-9 Registration
9-9:15 Introduction by IRLC Executive Director Wylie Huffman
9:15-9:30 Grant Opportunity Updates by NYS DEC’s Eastern Great Lakes Watershed Coordinator Emily Sheridan
9:30-10:15 – Lake Associations’ Role in Environmental Governance by Clarkson University’s Michael Twiss
10:15-10:30 Break
10:30-11 Project WHIRL: Getting Teens Involve in Science – Andrea Inserra, Indian River School District Educator, and Sarah Trick, IRLC Watershed Coordinator
11-11:15 Lake Water Quality Joe Pasquini, Butterfield Lake President
11:15 – 12 The Social Cost of Water Pollution: The Economics of Ecosystem Services – Cathy Kling, Cornell University
12-1 Lunch Provided by Land of Lakes Shopette
1-1:45 CSLAP: Program Updates and Success Stories by NYSFOLA’s Nancy Mueller
1:45 – 3:00 Challenged Septic Walk & Talk on Butterfield Lake – Onsite Engineering’s Eric Murdock
3:00 – 4:00 Social & Networking Mixer

Working with Nature-Native Plants for Shorelines
2021-08-25 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
Wednesday, August 25th
6pm-8pm EST
12030 NYS Route 12E
Chaumont, NY 13622
REGISTRATION
Presenter: Roy Widrig NYSeaGrant
CONTACT: Sue Guise sjg42@cornell.edu 315 788-8450 X243
Join our partners at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County and the NY Sea Grant on Wednesday, August 25th to learn about utilizing native plants to enhance the resiliency of shorelines against rising tides.
Information covered at the workshop will be derived from the authored Working with Nature: A Guide to Native Plants for New York’s Great Lakes Shorelines by New York Sea Grant Coastal Hazards and Processes Specialist, Roy Widrig.
The 24-page guide includes a list of 41 species of trees, shrubs, grasses, ground covers, vines, and perennials with the preferred shoreline setting for each. Detailed photos and ideal growing conditions accompany each plant on the list. The guide offers nature-based alternatives or improvements to traditional “gray” structures such as concrete seawalls, steel sheet piles, and rock rip-rap. Public and private property owners can use the guide to select the right plant for the right place to revitalize the state’s Great Lakes’ freshwater shorelines.

Oak Wilt Identificaiton and Prevention
2021-08-12 18:00 - 19:00 UTC
Thursday, August 12th @6pm.
Redwood Hill Preserve Trailside Learning Center
No registration is necessary

Our partners at the Indian River Lakes Conservancy will be hosting a presentation at its Redwood Hill Preserve Trailside Learning Center on Thursday, August 12, 2021, starting at 6pm. Well-known naturalist, arborist, and Author Paul Hetzler will discuss Oak Wilt, a disease that affects oak trees.

Oak Wilt was first discovered in NY State in Glenville, NY in 2008. It is a fungus that is spread both above ground by beetles and under the ground by roots. Learn how to prevent and how to identify this disease. A common symptom of Oak Wilt is the discoloration of leaves starting at the top of the leaf and moving down it, with a keen-edged line that separates the brown from the healthy, green part of the leaf. If you can avoid pruning Oak trees, especially at particular times of the year, you can help prevent your trees from getting Oak Wilt.

DIRECTIONS: To get to the Redwood Hill Preserve, turn off Route 37 in Redwood at the firehouse (Stine Road). The preserve is about a quarter of a mile down the road on the right-hand side. The presentation is free to the public.

Water Chestnut Pulls
2021-08-05 09:00 - 13:00 UTC
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Save the River, SLELO PRISM and other partners are collaborating to organize two congruent water chestnut pulls on August 5th beginning at 9 am.
See below for details:

Thursday, August 5th – Guffin Bay-Jefferson County

Meet: Old Moffatt Road 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 chestnut as they are encountered. Bags will be provided.
What to bring: Bring your own watercraft and life vest (we have limited ability to lend watercrafts/life vests upon request). Water, snacks, sunscreen, outdoor attire.

Thursday, August 5th Oswegatchie River-St. Lawrence County

Meet: Village of Heuvelton Boat Launch (Google Map)
Event Duration: 9am-1pm
Description: 5-mile paddle downstream to Eel Weir State Park. We will survey for the presence of water chestnuts and remove any plants we see along the way. If you know how to use iMapInvasives we could use help recording presence data along the way. Transport back to the boat launch.
What to bring: Bring your own watercraft and life vest (we have limited ability to lend watercrafts/life vests upon request). Water, snacks, sunscreen, outdoor attire.

Webinar 3 - eDNA Volunteer Training and Q&A
2021-08-04 17:30 - 19:30 UTC
Webinar 1 – Project introduction and overview
Wednesday, May 5th @ 12pm-1pm EST
Webinar 2 – Introduction to eDNA and the target species
Wednesday, June 16th @ 12pm-1pm EST
Webinar 3 – eDNA Volunteer Training and Q&A
Wednesday, August 4th @ 5:30pm EST
ALL WEBINARS WILL BE RECORDED.
A follow-up email with a recording and resources will be emailed to all who register.
RECORDINGS
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The Nature Conservancy (TNC), and the St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (SLELO PRISM), are launching an environmental DNA (eDNA) project within tributaries of eastern Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River this summer.
The purpose of this project is to leverage eDNA monitoring for the early detection of aquatic invasive species and to detect the presence of lake whitefish and cisco in tributaries of eastern Lake Ontario, and the St. Lawrence River during the spawning season.
Volunteers are sought to help with a variety of tasks including collect water samples from the various tributary sampling locations (from the shoreline or by boat), transporting water samples to locations for analysis, collecting footage through the use of underwater cameras and remote operating vehicle, and taking photos or videos of volunteers in action to be used on our website and reports for the project.
A series of zoom webinar workshops are planned to provide more information about this project and to recruit and train volunteers to participate. The webinars are intended to be a brown-bag event so feel free to eat your lunch/dinner while you learn about this program.
For questions regarding volunteering, contact mripka@tnc.org 315-427-1182; for questions about webinars, contact megan.pistolese@tnc.org 315 489 4113.

Great Lakes Summer Teacher Workshops
2021-07-14 15:00 - 2021-08-05 17:00 UTC
Educators, join the New York Sea Grant and the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation this summer for one of four free workshops during which you’ll:

• learn about new resources you can use to teach your students about the Great Lakes!
• learn from experts on the ecosystems and issues facing the Great Lakes!
• get free educational tools and materials!

Workshops will follow current CDC guidance, including required masks for non-vaccinated individuals.

The four outdoor workshops will be held throughout the summer at NY State Parks & Historic Sites across NY’s Great Lakes from 3 pm-5 pm:

— July 14th: Evangola State Park, Irving, NY
— July 21st: Southwick Beach State Park, Henderson, NY
— August 4th: Fair Haven Beach State Park, Fair Haven, NY
— August 18th: Hamlin Beach State Park, Hamlin, NY

Register: https://forms.gle/ZatFh11ehLENs6PKA

See flyer (in this post or at https://bit.ly/3jCFoy8) for all the details.

Annual NY Invasive Species Mapping Challenge
2021-06-30 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
Wednesday, June 30th, 2021
1-2 pm EST

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The Annual NY Invasive Species Mapping Challenge is returning for its sixth year! During the month of July, submit reports to iMap for any of the 5 focal species to help fill data gaps and compete to win! This year’s focal species are jumping worm, water chestnut, European frog-bit, Tree-of-heaven, and new this year: Beech Leaf Disease nematode (all pictured above).

Can’t find the species? Report a not-detected record –
those count toward the challenge too!

For each species, the PRISM with the most records (presence and not-detected) submitted in July gets the trophy. The top-reporting observer for each species will also be named at the end of July and receive a certificate and some other small prizes to acknowledge their contributions to the database!

Join iMapInvasives for a kick-off webinar to learn from the experts about identifying these species, and how the challenge works.

Presenters:
Annise Dobson – Yale University
Kelsey McLaughlin – NYSDEC
Lindsay Yoder – Lower Hudson PRISM
Mitchell O’Neill – NYNHP

Make Your Efforts Count: Leveraging iMapInvasives to Record Water Chestnut Pulls
2021-06-28 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
Monday, June 28th
1 pm-2 pm
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Water chestnut is popping up across the state and it’s time to start pulling – and to record those pulls in iMap!
Join NYSDEC, the PRISM network, and iMap in our statewide effort to track Water Chestnut (Trapa natans) and the many efforts to combat this aquatic invasive species that threatens New York waters!
Experts from NYSDEC and the PRISM network will discuss the biology of water chestnut (including a new species that could threaten our waterways!), what you can do to protect NYS waterbodies, and most importantly: how to record water chestnut pulls as treatment records in iMapInvasives. We will discuss the key info that needs to be recorded and offer tips on how to do so. Standardized data collection will help us assess the effectiveness of water chestnut pulls over time and allow us to quantify the hard work from all our partners across the state!

3rd Annual Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz
2021-06-26 - 2021-07-04
June 26 – July 4, 2021
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The Great Lakes AIS “Landing Blitz” events take place over a two-week period. It is a multi-agency partnership effort where local volunteers partner with state and provincial agencies to deliver consistent messaging emphasizing the need to Clean, Drain, Dry boats whenever they come out of the water and Dispose of any unwanted bait in the trash.

AIS Landing Blitz Events Line-up

Wednesday, June 30th 2021

10:00 AM
Facebook LIVE – #ExploreLocal – Inclusive Outdoors
https://www.facebook.com/watch/NYSDEC/
Join Educator Betsy for an #ExploreLive & #OutdoorsForAll Facebook LIVE with Inclusive Woods & Us founder, Lucienne Nicholson. Learn about the importance of nature access for families, tips to help dispel parental fears, as well as barriers to nature that our Black, Indigenous, and People of Color families face. And, if the weather holds, go on a VirtualHike with Lucienne & Betsy to explore Powder Mills County Park in Pittsford, NY.
Learn more about Inclusive Woods & Us >>

11:00 AM
Instagram Live – #ExploreLocal – Inclusive Outdoors
https://www.instagram.com/nysdec/
Join Educator Betsy for an #ExploreLive & #OutdoorsForAll Instagram Live with Inclusive Woods & Us founder, Lucienne Nicholson. Learn about the importance of nature access for families, tips to help dispel parental fears, as well as barriers to nature that our Black, Indigenous, and People of Color families face. And, if the weather holds, go on a VirtualHike with Lucienne & Betsy to explore Powder Mills County Park in Pittsford, NY
Learn more about Inclusive Woods & Us >>

2:00 PM
Facebook LIVE – How to Clean, Drain, & Dry your Boat
https://www.facebook.com/watch/NYSDEC/
Interested in helping to protect your waters from harmful invasive species? Join us to learn how to properly Clean, Drain, and Dry your boat. It’s one of the most effective ways you can help stop invasive species in their tracks!
Get a sneak peak by watching this short YouTube video all about Clean, Drain, Dry >>

Thursday, July 1st 2021

10:00 AM
Family Hike at Peebles Island State Park — Registration Required
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-hike-at-peebles-island-state-park-registration-158717515361
Family Hike at Peebles Island State Park — Registration Required
by NYS DEC Summer Youth Programs
Read more for event information and registration requirements.
This is a family program. Children under the age of 18 must be supervised by an adult at all times. Drop-offs are not allowed.
Date: Thursday, July 1, 2021 at 10:00 AM EDT
Location: Peebles Island State Park Visitor Center, 1 Delaware Avenue, Cohoes, NY 12047

11:00 AM
Facebook LIVE – Wheeled Rescue Litter Demonstration
https://www.facebook.com/watch/NYSDEC/
Tune in for a Facebook LIVE with Ranger Dawson, who will be demonstrating how a wheeled litter works. This device has been instrumental in helping Rangers when they need to rescue someone who would otherwise have to be carried—sometimes for miles—through challenging terrain.

1:00 PM
Five Rivers: Citizen Community Science: Monarch Larva Monitoring Project (MLMP)
https://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1835.html
Take part in ongoing research on monarch butterflies. For more than 15 years, we have collected data at Five Rivers and contributed to the University of Minnesota’s continent-wide citizen science project. The goal of the MLMP is to better understand how and why monarch populations vary, with a focus on their distribution and abundance during the breeding season in North America (Canada, Mexico, and United States). Go to monarchjointventure.org/mlmp to learn more about the project.
For this program, meet at the pavilion near the main parking lot.
Please call 518-475-0291 by the Monday before the program to register

1:00 PM
Five Rivers: Citizen Science: Monarch Larva Monitoring
https://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1835.html
For more than 15 years, data collected at Five Rivers has been contributed to this continent-wide citizen science project conducted through the University of Minnesota. You can join volunteers in the United States, Canada, and Mexico in conserving monarchs and advancing understanding of butterfly ecology and migration in general. Wear long pants and bring a sun hat and water. We will meet at the visitor center. Go to www.mlmp.org to learn about the project.
Space is limited and registration is required. Call 518-475-0291 by the Saturday prior to register.
For the safety of our visitors, staff and volunteers, and in compliance with guidance from New York State, the New York State Department of Health, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), social distancing practices must be followed. Masks must be worn throughout guided programs, while at a roving program, and on the trails whenever a 6-foot distance cannot be maintained between individuals or households.

Friday, July 2nd 2021

Draft Investigation Plan – 130 Midland Ave. Site (Port Chester) Comment Deadline
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NYSDEC/bulletins/2e2284d
DEC invites the public to comment about a draft plan to investigate contamination related to the 130 Midland Avenue Site #C360195 (Port Chester, Westchester County) within New York’s Brownfield Cleanup Program. Public comments about the draft plan will be accepted through July 2, 2021.
Click the web link above at “Additional Information” to learn about the draft plan and how to comment.
Project documents can be reviewed online at: https://www.dec.ny.gov/data/DecDocs/C360195/
And, once reopened, at:
Port Chester- Rye Brook Public Library
1 Haseco Avenue
Port Chester, NY 12573
(914) 939-6710

Proposed Cleanup – CE- E. 11th Street MGP OU-1 Site (Manhattan) Comment Deadline
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NYSDEC/bulletins/2d9f7be
DEC invites the public to comment about a proposal to address contamination related to the CE- E. 11th Street MGP OU-1 Site #231110 (Manhattan, New York County), within New York’s Manufactured Gas Plant Program. Public comments about the proposal will be accepted through July 2, 2021.
Click the web link above at “Additional Information” to learn about the proposal and how to comment.
Project documents can be reviewed online at: https://www.dec.ny.gov/data/DecDocs/231110/
And, once reopened, at:
Manhattan Borough President
1 Centre Street, 19th Floor
New York, NY 10007
(212) 669-8300
Manhattan Community Board 3
59 E. 4th Street
New York, NY 10003
(212) 533-5300
New York Public Library
Tompkins Square Branch
331 E. 10th Street
New York, NY 10009
(212) 228-4747

10:00 AM
I Fish NY at Palmer Pond – Family Program – Registration Required
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/i-fish-ny-at-palmer-pond-registration-158108050435
I Fish NY at Palmer Pond — Registration Required
Join DEC for an I Fish NY event on Friday, July 2, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT.
Location: Palmer Pond, Palmer Pond Road, Chester, New York 12811
Read more for additional details and event registration.
This is a family program. Children under the age of 18 must be supervised by an adult at all times. Drop-offs are not allowed.

2:00 PM
DEC Summer Youth Programs Virtual Event: Learn about Archery-Registration Needed
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-event-learn-about-archery-with-dec-archery-educator-jill-trunko-registration-159640343565?a
Join us for a virtual conversation on Youth Opportunities in Archery with DEC Educator Jill Trunko.
About this event
This event will be held via WebEx. You will need to register for the event to receive a link. You do not need to download any software if you are joining from a computer. You will need to download the WebEx app if joining via smartphone. Call-in information is also available.
Link and other joining information will be available at 9:00AM on July 2nd on Eventbrite for registered attendees. Registered attendees will also receive joining information via email.
Read more about this event and registration requirements.
Ask questions ahead of time by emailing packfore@dec.ny.gov with the subject line: Archery Q&A.
We’re excited to see you!

Saturday, July 3rd 2021

Proposed Cleanup – Former Pfizer Site C Site (Brooklyn) Comment Deadline
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NYSDEC/bulletins/2d9f7d8
DEC invites the public to comment about a proposal to address contamination related to the Former Pfizer Site C, site ID #C224288 (Brooklyn, Kings County) within New York’s Brownfield Cleanup Program. Public comments about the proposal will be accepted through July 3, 2021.
Click the web link above at “Additional Information” to learn about the proposal and how to comment.
Project documents can be reviewed online at: https://www.dec.ny.gov/data/DecDocs/C224288/
And, once reopened, at:
Brooklyn Public Library – Bushwick Branch
340 Bushwick Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 602 – 1348
Brooklyn Community Board 1
435 Graham Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 389 – 0009

9:45 AM
Five Rivers: The Nature Bus Connects You with Five Rivers
https://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1835.html
Hop on the free Nature Bus in Albany every Saturday to enjoy scenic outdoor walks or programs at Five Rivers and other natural areas in Albany County. Stay for the day or visit multiple locations along the bus route.
Route details, including the schedule and destinations, can be found on CDTA’s website

10:00 AM
Five Rivers: Family Fun: Bee Curious
https://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1835.html
Ever wondered if all bees live in colonies or make honey? What about where they live, what they eat, and what their favorite food is? Come join a Five Rivers naturalist at our curiosity party to learn more about these important pollinators. You will bee amazed by what these insects can do.
Space is limited. Please call 518-475-0291 by Wednesday, June 30 to register.

10:00 AM
Reinstein Woods – Birding by Ear
http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1837.html
Practice identifying common bird species by ear.
We welcome those who have any type of physical challenge to all our programs. If you call ahead to let us know your needs, we will be happy to learn how we can serve you.
PLEASE NOTE

Pre-registration is required for ALL programs; call 716-683-5959 to register for an in-person program. For virtual programs, please register online at www.reinsteinwoods.org/events.
You must pre-register by phone; you will receive a call confirming your registration or waitlist status. PLEASE SPEAK CLEARLY when leaving your name and phone number as our system does not have caller ID. Unless you receive a callback, you are not registered. *Registration for popular programs is limited to 3 people per party.
All participants are required to wear a mask; social distancing of 6 feet or more will be practiced whenever possible.
In case of poor weather, programs may be cancelled.
We cannot accommodate organized youth/civic groups at these programs. Please call to make other arrangements.

10:00 AM
I Fish NY at Washington Park Lake (Albany)-Family Program-Registration Required
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/i-fish-ny-at-washington-park-lake-in-albany-registration-158627457997
I Fish NY at Washington Park Lake (Albany) Youth/Family Registration Required
by NYS DEC Summer Youth Program
Read for more information and registration requirements.
Date: Saturday, July 3, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT
Location: Washington Park Lake, 35 Willet Street, Albany, New York 12210
This is a family program. Children under the age of 18 must be supervised by an adult at all times. Drop-offs are not allowed.

10:45 AM
Family Hike at Normanskill West Preserve – Registration Required
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mohawk-hudson-land-conservancy-normanskill-west-preserve-family-hike-tickets-159628213283
Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy — Normanskill West Preserve Family Hike – Registration Required
by NYS DEC Summer Youth Program
Read for more information and registration requirements.
This is a family program. Children under the age of 18 must be supervised by an adult at all times. Drop-offs are not allowed.
Date/Time: Saturday, July 3rd at 10:45 AM EDT
Location: Normans Kills Preserve West, Normanskill Boulevard, Delmar, New York 12054

2:00 PM
Five Rivers: Citizen Science: Annual Butterfly Count
https://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1835.html

We will meet at the visitor center and then head outside to look for and watch the amazing “flying flowers” found at Five Rivers. Join us for a close-up look at common butterflies of the Capital District as we continue our annual bio-survey. Nets (for catch and release) or binoculars are welcome. Space is limited.
Please call 518-475-0291 by Wednesday, June 30 to register.

Monday, July 5th 2021

Proposed Cleanup – Red Hook Smith Street Site (Brooklyn) Comment Deadline
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NYSDEC/bulletins/2d9d4dc
DEC invites the public to comment about a proposal to address contamination related to the Red Hook Smith Street, site ID #C224163 (Brooklyn, Kings County) within New York’s Brownfield Cleanup Program. Public comments about the proposal will be accepted through July 5, 2021.
Click the web link above at “Additional Information” to learn about the proposal and how to comment.
Project documents can be reviewed online at: https://www.dec.ny.gov/data/DecDocs/C224163/
And, once reopened, at:
Brooklyn Public Library – Central Library
10 Grand Army Plaza
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 230-2100
Brooklyn Community Board 6
250 Baltic Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 643-3027
Red Hook Library
7 Wolcott Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 935-0203

Tuesday, July 6th 2021

6:00 PM
Virtual Meeting – Input on New Study of Sand Mining & Long Island Groundwater

DEC to Hold a Virtual Public Meeting on July 6 to Solicit Input on New Study of Sand Mining and Long Island Groundwater
Supports State’s Ongoing Community Outreach to Develop Multi-Year Assessment of Potential Groundwater Impacts from Sand Mining
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), in consultation with the Department of Health (DOH), is hosting a virtual public meeting on July 6 at 6 p.m., to seek input on the State’s development of a new study of the potential for impacts to groundwater quality resulting from sand mining on Long Island. In addition to DEC’s robust stakeholder outreach to water districts, elected officials, environmental groups, and others, comments and input received during the meeting will help guide the creation of a multi-year assessment of sand mining and groundwater to help ensure the continued protection of the region’s sole-source aquifer.
In 2020, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo directed DEC and DOH to conduct the study, which will include groundwater sampling and testing at monitoring wells installed at Long Island mine sites. DEC is developing a list of contaminants potentially associated with mining activities that mines will test for starting this fall for approximately three years. DEC and DOH will then produce a report for public review. Additional information about the study is available on DEC’s website.
The virtual public meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 6, at 6 p.m., and will include an overview of the study followed by an opportunity for participants to comment. Participants can use the following link to join the virtual meeting via WebEx.
Participants are directed to use the meeting number 161 450 2726; password: [REDACTED]

Wednesday, July 7th 2021

10:00 AM
I Fish NY at Tivoli Lake Preserve – Family Program – Registration Required
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/i-fish-ny-at-tivoli-lake-preserve-registration-158631564279
I Fish NY at Tivoli Lake Preserve Registration Required Youth/Family
by NYS DEC Summer Youth Program
Read for more information and registration requirements.
This is a family program. Children under the age of 18 must be supervised by an adult at all times. Drop-offs are not allowed.
Day/Time: Wednesday, July 7, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT
Location: Tivoli Lake, Livingston Avenue and Judson Street, Albany, New York 12206

6:00 PM
Virtual Meeting – Morse Industrial Corporation Site (Ithaca)
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NYSDEC/bulletins/2e528aa
A virtual public meeting has been scheduled on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 6:00 PM via Webex (virtual platform) regarding a proposed amended remedy to address contamination related to the Morse Industrial Corporation, site ID #755010 (Ithaca, Tompkins County), within New York’s State Superfund Program.
Click the web link above at “Additional Information” to learn more about the cleanup and how to participate in the upcoming virtual meeting.

Webinar 2 - Introduction to eDNA and the target species
2021-06-16 12:00 - 13:00 UTC

Great Lakes Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species Virtual Meeting
2021-06-14 09:30 - 12:00 UTC
June 14-16, 2021
Agenda
Monday, June 14, 2021
9:30am-12pm EST
AGENDA
REGISTER BY JUNE 9th
Contact Patrick Canniff for more information: pcanniff@glc.org.
The Great Lakes Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species will host its 2021 spring meeting virtually on June 14-16. The meeting will feature a public information session on didymo (Didymosphenia geminata). A meeting agenda is attached here.
Registration is free but required for both the meeting and the informational session. Registration will be open until June 9 at 5 p.m. CT; you may register here: https://forms.gle/X2enQuRuu2v17aGm6. Connection information for each of these sessions will be available to attendees after completing registration.
Please note that these information sessions will be hosted virtually using Microsoft Teams. If you are unfamiliar with Microsoft Teams as a virtual meeting platform, we highly recommend testing your connection by clicking on the meeting link once you receive the connection information for your session(s). The links will be live and accessible immediately upon receipt, allowing attendees to ensure that they are able to join the meeting in advance.

Live Aquatic Plant ID & Floating Classroom
2021-06-12 09:00 - 13:00 UTC
Saturday, June 12th
2-hour guided sessions between 9am-1pm
Butterfield Lake Boat Launch
Click For More Details and to Register
COVID-19 COMPLIANT EVENT:
To ensure everyone’s safety, there is a max capacity of 12 people per land/water session. All tables and tools will be sanitized between uses and sanitizer will be provided for attendee use.
Join us on Saturday, June 12th at the NYSDEC Butterfield Lake Boat Launch to learn to recognize native and invasive aquatic plants. There will be multiple guided live plant-ID sessions on land starting at 9 am, 10 am, and 11 am directly followed by an optional guided water session. INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
To ensure everyone’s safety, there is a max capacity of 12 people per land/water session. Registration is required to attend.
This event is in observation of New York’s annual Invasive Species Awareness Week (#NYISAW)- learn more at www.nyisaw.org. It is hosted by the Indian River Lakes Conservancy and the St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (SLELO PRISM).
Butterfield Lake Boat Launch is located on Butterfield Road in Redwood, NY.
For questions, contact info@indianriverlakes.org or call 315-482-4757.

Gypsy Moth Status Webinar
2021-06-10 19:00 - 20:30 UTC
Thursday, June 10th, 2020
7pm-8:30pm EST
EVENT AGENDA
REGISTER
Contact: info@ontariowoodlot.com

Science Speker Series- Dock & Shoreline Invaders: Identification & Mangement
2021-06-10 18:00 UTC
Thursday, June 10th, 2021
Beginning at 6 pm
REGISTER
As part of the Indian River Lakes Conservancy’s Science Speaker Series please join us on Thursday, June 10th starting at 6 pm. This discussion will provide a bird’s-eye view of the Indian River Lakes watershed and explore funding sources and invasive species management permit needs, along with an overview of aquatic invasive species that may be invading your dock or shoreline and what steps you need to take to help manage them.
To complement this learning webinar, there will be an in-person live-plant identification & floating classroom event held Saturday, June 12th, 9 am-1 pm at the Butterfield Boat Launch located in Redwood, NY. Participants will learn to recognize invasive and native aquatic plants at guided informative sessions on land and on water. For everyone’s safety registration is required to attend this in-person session. To learn more about this event and to register please visit: https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/floating-classroom/
These events are in observation of New York’s annual Invasive Species Awareness Week (#NYISAW)- learn more at www.nyisaw.org. It is hosted by the Indian River Lakes Conservancy and the St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (SLELO PRISM).
For questions, contact info@indianriverlakes.org or call 315-482-4757.

#NYISAW Event: Q&A Panel: Spotted Lanternfly, Tree-of-heaven, and iMapInvasives
2021-06-07 19:00 - 20:00 UTC
#NYISAW EVENT
Monday, June 7th, 7pm -8 pm EST
REGISTER
Attend this virtual event to hear your questions about the Spotted Lanternfly and Tree-of-heaven mapping effort (nyimapinvasives.org/slf) answered by a panel of experts from the Department of Agriculture and Markets, and the New York Natural Heritage Program (iMapInvasives).
SLF is an invasive pest from Asia that feeds on a variety of plants including grapes, hops, and maple trees, posing a severe threat to NY forests and agriculture. SLF has been found in several locations in NY but has not yet spread to much of the state. One potential pathway for the spread of SLF is its preferred host plant, tree-of-heaven (TOH), which is already found in many locations across NY. Agencies and conservation partners across the state are working to protect our state resources from these invasive species, and are requesting help from volunteers to complement these efforts.
NYS is seeking volunteers like you to look for two invasive species in your area: Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) and Tree-of-heaven (TOH). You can help protect New York’s agriculture and forests by knowing what to look for and how to report it to New York’s official invasive species database, iMapInvasives.
This event will focus on audience questions, rather than provide a full training on SLF, TOH, or iMap. This event is intended for people who are already participating in the iMap-SLF-TOH webinar series, or the volunteer grid square effort (nyimapinvasives.org/slf).

#NYISAW Event: Identifying & Reporting Spotted Lanternfly & Tree of Heaven
2021-06-07 13:00 - 14:30 UTC
#NYISAW EVENT
Monday, June 7th 1pm-2:30pm EST
REGISTER

NYS is seeking volunteers like you to look for two invasive species in your area: Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) and Tree-of-heaven (TOH). You can help protect New York’s agriculture and forests by knowing what to look for and how to report it to New York’s official invasive species database, iMapInvasives.
SLF is an invasive pest from Asia that feeds on a variety of plants including grapes, hops, and maple trees, posing a severe threat to NY forests and agriculture. SLF has been found in several locations in NY but has not yet spread to much of the state. One potential pathway for the spread of SLF is its preferred host plant, tree-of-heaven (TOH), which is already found in many locations across NY. Agencies and conservation partners across the state are working to protect our state resources from these invasive species, and are requesting help from volunteers to complement these efforts.
Attend this virtual event hosted by NY iMapInvasives and the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets to learn more about SLF, TOH, and how you can participate in this effort. Visit www.nyimapinvasives.org/slf for more information and to claim a grid square on the map to look for these species out in the field and report your findings to iMapInvasives.
