SLELO PRISM

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 […]

Please fill out the form below to sign up for our Aquatic Invasive Species Learning Experience (AISLE).The AISLE empowers waterfront property owners and recreationists to protect waterbodies in the St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario Region. Participants of the AISLE become Water Protectors by adopting a waterbody to monitor for signs of aquatic invasive species and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]