SLELO PRISM

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
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
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
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
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
LEARN MORE

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

Great Lakes Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species Virtual Meeting
2021-06-14 09:30 - 12:00
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
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
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
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
#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
#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.

NY Invasvie Speces Awareness Week
2021-06-06 00:00 - 2021-06-12 00:00
Mark your calendars: New York Invasive Species Awareness Week (NYISAW) will be held Sunday, June 6 – Saturday, June 12, 2021.
Daily themed webinars will be hosted by the NY PRISM network at 1 pm with a broadcast recording at 7 pm.
NYISAW Events Hosted in the SLELO Region
June 10th, 6pm-8 pm EST Science Speaker Series– Dock & Shoreline Invaders: Identification and Management
June 12th Live Aquatic Plant ID & Floating Classroom (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
View State-wide NYISAW Events
NYISAW is an annual educational campaign coordinated by the Invasive Species Council, the Invasive Species Advisory Committee, the eight PRISMs, and their partners. Initiated in 2014, the week-long campaign features numerous events across the state focused on invasive species. In 2020, more than 10,000 people participated in NYISAW through social media and events held across the state!
Be sure to follow SLELO PRISM on Facebook to learn of upcoming events and fun challenges.
Play a family-friendly invasive species scavenger hunt to learn about invasive species and take action to prevent their spread on land and in the water! Post photos of your actions on Instagram and Facebook using the hashtag #NYISAW during New York State Invasive Species Awareness Week 2021 (June 6th – 12th 2021) to teach your friends, family, and community about all the different ways you can help steward your local environment in ways big and small. View instructions and download your gameboard HERE.

PAMF Virtual Training Session
2021-05-26 10:00 - 12:00
Tuesday, May 25
10 am– 12 pm Eastern
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This training session will give a comprehensive background on the program and provide you with the tools you need to enroll and monitor your management units as part of The Phragmites Adaptive Management Framework (PAMF).
This training will not show you how to manage Phragmites or go over specific management implementation techniques. Rather, we will spend our time walking through the PAMF program so that you are able to collect data appropriately, receive effective and efficient management guidance, and contribute to the collective learning of Phragmites managers across the basin. This 2-hour training will provide lots of opportunities for questions and engagement with PAMF staff.

National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Part II - Outreach and Education
2021-05-15 00:00 - 2021-05-22 00:00
NISAWPart II – Outreach and Education
May 15th -22nd
NISAW Webpage
Local Events

Find local invasive species prevention, removal, and educational events HERE
Do you have a local invasive species prevention, removal, and educational events? Add it HERE!

The North American Invasive Species Forum
The North American Invasive Species Forum is being held virtually May 18-20, 2021 in conjunction with NISAW. The Forum is an international event encompassing the interests of professionals and organizations involved in invasive species management, research, and regulation across North America. Click here to learn more and register.
Resources

Click here to download FREE resources for your NISAW outreach efforts.

Black River Watershed Wednesday Webinar Series
2021-05-12 15:00 - 2021-06-30 16:00
2021 Black River Watershed (virtual) Conference
Watershed Webinar Wednesdays
Starting May 12th through June 30th
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All webinars will be broadcasted free over zoom and will be recorded on the Tug Hill Commission’s YouTube page. Preregistration is required.
Organized by the NYS Tug Hill Commission, the Lewis,
Jefferson, Hamilton, Oneida, and Herkimer County Soil
and Water Conservation Districts and NYS Department of
Environmental Conservation Region 6.

Saving Our Trees: Preventing Imported Forest Pests
2021-05-06 19:00
May 6th, 7 pm EST
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Join Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies for ‘Saving Our Trees: Preventing Imported Forest Pests’ – a virtual panel discussion The panel discussion will explore the history of the imported forest pest problem, recent challenges, the economics of the issue, the role of horticulture and international shipping, and potential policy and management solutions. There will be ample time for Q&A.
Imported forest pests are one of the biggest threats facing our nation’s trees. When we lose trees, we also lose the essential services they perform, such as filtering air pollution, reducing flooding, cooling neighborhoods, providing wildlife habitat, and storing carbon that would otherwise contribute to climate change. It’s an expensive problem, too. Removing and replanting trees killed by forest pests cost homeowners and municipalities billions annually.
This event is moderated by science journalist Gabriel Popkin, will feature Gary Lovett (forest ecologist, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies), Susan Frankel (plant pathologist, USDA Pacific Southwest Research Station), and Faith Campbell (President, Center for Invasive Species Prevention).

Webinar 1: eDNA Project Introducion/Overview
2021-05-05 12:00 - 13:00

2021 Spring SLELO Partner Meeting
2021-04-15 10:00 - 12:00
Thursday, April 15th, 2021
10 am EST
Via Zoom
Meeting ID: 927 3393 3275
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2021 Spring Meeting Agenda:
10:00 a.m. Welcome & Introductions – Partner Announcements
Meet Shannon Walter – Introduced by Alaina Young
10:10 I.S.P.M. Reports – Information Sharing – Rob
MARS-B Seed Bank
Thousand Islands Life Magazine Article
Ambrosia Beetle Project
Aquarium, Moss Balls and Zebra Mussels
EAB BioControl Update
Refresher SLELO ED/RR Process
Continued Health & Safety Guidelines
10:20 NYAGM Part 575 Inspections & Violations Update – Thom Allgaier
10:40 Conservation and GIS Analyst Update – Zack
10:45 Hemlock Woolly Adelgid ED/RR – Robert/Brittney
11:05 Terrestrial Coordinators Report – Robert
11:25 Aquatic Coordinators Report – Brittney
11:40 Education & Outreach Activities & Events – Megan
11:55 Updates from State Partners (DEC ISCS, iMap, NYISRI)
12:00 Open Dialog – Wrap-up – Safe Journey !

PRISM Partner Meeting Schedule: Our partners have decided to meet on a seasonal/quarterly basis. We will meet the third week of these months: January, April, July, and October alternating between Wednesdays and Thursdays, starting at 10 am.
If you are a SLELO Partner and want to receive partner meeting invitations and announcements please follow this link.
If you are not a Partner and have an interest in attending a Partner Meeting as a guest, please contact Rob Williams, the PRISM Manager at rwilliams@tnc.org.
Save the Date for 2021 Partner Meetings:
Due to COVID, all meetings will be virtual until further notice.
Wednesday, January 26th @ 10am
Thursday, April 15th @ 10am
Wednesday, July Date TBD @ 10am
Thursday, October 21 @10am

Green Gardening: Designing with Native Plants and Avoiding Invasive Species
2021-04-14 10:00 - 11:30
Wednesday, April 14th
10am-11:30am EST
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Join our partners with the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program PRISM and expert speakers from the Native Plant Trust to learn how to design attractive landscapes using native plants, avoid invasive species, and prevent the spread of soil harming invasive jumping worms. In 2021, help your garden support pollinators, increase biodiversity, and protect our local environment.

Managing Emerald Ash Borer & Enhancing Urban Forest Resiliency Webinar
2021-03-26 13:00 - 14:30
Friday, March 26th
1pm-2:30pm
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The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an invasive insect that is killing ash trees in Jefferson County and other areas of Northern New York. For trees affected, near 100% mortality occurs within two to four years. In New York State, ash trees comprise roughly 7 to 25% of forests and is commonly used for landscaping. Whether you own or manage ash trees in an urban landscape or in a forest setting EAB will impact you. This webinar will provide you with research-based information on how to manage emerald ash borer and maintain the health of your urban forests in the path of this invasive pest.
Hosted By:

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
The City of Watertown
Jefferson County Cornell Cooperative Extension
The St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management- SLELO PRISM
Arborcare Tree Service

Presented by:
Sue Gwise- CCE Jefferson County Horticulturalist and Master Gardener Coordinator
Michael DeMarco-Watertown City Planner and ISA Certified Arborist
Glen Roberts- NYS DEC Forester
Robert Smith- SLELO PRISM Terrestrial Restoration and Resiliency Coordinator
Herb Frost- Arborcare Tree Service

Non-native Invasive Earthworms 101: From the Nightcrawler to the Jumping Worm
2021-03-24 14:00 - 15:00
March 24, 2021
1 p.m. CT
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Hosted by the North American Invasive Species Management Association
Presented by: Ryan Hueffmeier, Director of the Boulder Lake ELC at the University of Minnesota

Prevent the Spread of Invasive Species: Best Practices
2021-03-24 10:00 - 11:00
Wednesday, March 24th 2021
10am-11am EST
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Hosted by our partners at the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program PRISM. From competitive plants to hungry invertebrates, invasive species harming aquatic habitats are almost always introduced to new areas by people – on our waders, on our boats, or in our bait buckets. Protect the waters you love to fish and prepare for early season angling by understanding best practices to prevent the spread of invasive plants and animals.

Conserving Hemlocks Webinar
2021-03-10 13:00
Wednesday, March 10th 2021
1pm-2:30pm EST
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Who should attend: land managers and land trusts who manage forested land with hemlock tree stands
Hemlock trees are a foundation species that provide vital eco-services that support people and nature. Hemlock woolly adelgid is an invasive forest pest that has devastated forests across the east coast and is threatening forests throughout New York State. Unfortunately, it is impossible to save every hemlock tree in our forests; therefore, developing a strategy to determine what hemlock stands will be treated will be a necessary step for hemlock conservation across the state.
The Hemlock Initiative has developed a decision guidance tool that generates a ranking system to help forest owners & conservation managers prioritize their hemlock stands to make an informed decision on where to focus their hemlock conservation efforts. This webinar will demonstrate how to use the Hemlock Initiative’s Prioritization tool to conserve your hemlock forests. Partners who have used this tool to prioritize their hemlock stands will share their experience, and there will be an open discussion for regional and state-wide organizations to share what they are doing now to manage or prepare for hemlock woolly adelgid.

Take Action Against Hemlock Woolly Adelgid: Part 2 Citizen Science Training
2021-03-03 10:00 - 11:00
Wednesday, March 3rd 2021
10am-11am EST
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Led by our partners with the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program, the Adirondack Mountain Club, Capital Region PRISM, and Lake George Land Conservancy, participants will learn how to adopt a trailhead, carry out self-guided HWA field surveys, and collect environmental data using iMapInvasives, a free, easy-to-use, mobile mapping tool. This is an excellent way to support the lands you love and get involved with local conservation while hiking, x-country skiing, or snowshoeing this winter.
In order to maximize this short training, APIPP highly recommends signing up for a free iMapInvasives Account prior to the workshop. Self guided iMap Trainings are available to walk you through the process if you want to get started using these fun maps early!

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Planning and Management
2021-03-01 10:00 - 11:00
When: Monday, March 1st, 2021 from 10:00am – 11:00am
Registration: bit.ly/3p1jSCc.
You must register to receive the Zoom link.
Hosted by: CCE Onondaga and the New York State Hemlock Initiative at Cornell University
The eastern hemlock tree (Tsuga canadensis) is one of the most important tree species in New York forests. Here in New York, hemlocks are threatened by an invasive forest pest, the hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA). HWA reached New York in the 1980s and continues to spread today, infesting new areas each year. In the Skaneateles watershed, HWA is well established in the southern portion of the watershed with several new locations identified in 2020.
In this talk, Caroline Marschner of the New York State Hemlock Initiative will present basic information on hemlocks and HWA, and focus on the management strategies available and tools for planning a response to HWA on your property. She will cover the biological control research for HWA at Cornell University.
For more information on Skaneateles Lake programming, visit www.skanlakeinfo.org.
Questions?
Contact Camille Marcotte, Water and Ecology Educator, at ctm78@cornell.edu or (315) 424-9485 ext.232.

2021 Spotted Lanternfly Virtual Summit
2021-03-01 09:00 - 2021-03-03 09:00
The Summit will cover a wide selection of topics over three days. There is a separate registration link for each day. You must register for each day you wish to attend.

Sign up is first come first served. The sessions will be recorded and a link for viewing will be provided after the Summit is complete.

Monday March 1 – Spotted Lanternfly Research Reports

Registration Link: https://cornell.zoom.us/…/reg…/WN_UC5r8d_jRFS3cf62UsQXMw

Tuesday March 2 – Spotted Lanternfly Extension and Communications

Registration Link: https://cornell.zoom.us/…/reg…/WN_zuVvbHzGQY2DvWKcSqrFNA

Wednesday March 3 – Spotted Lanternfly Operations and Stakeholders

Registration Link: https://cornell.zoom.us/…/reg…/WN__WtMDDuyQMKWcBiJR75ykw

Take Action Against Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (Part 1: ID & Impacts)
2021-02-25 15:00 - 16:30
Thursday, February 25th 2021
3pm-4:30pm
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Hosted by our partners at the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program PRISM and expert researchers from the New York State Hemlock Initiative to learn all about this damaging invasive insect, understand how to identify HWA in the field, and gain the skills you need to take action to protect local forests. The best way to aid Hemlock forests against the negative impacts of HWA is to find it early before infestations grow out of control. Part 2 of this Citizen Science Training to be held on Wednesday, March 3rd from 10:00 to 11:00 am, participants have the option to join live via Zoom or watch recorded webinars to custom fit scheduling needs.
In order to maximize this short training, APIPP highly recommends signing up for a free iMapInvasives Account prior to the workshop. Self guided iMap Trainings are available to walk you through the process if you want to get started using these fun maps early!
** Live participation in Part 1 of this workshop counts towards 1.5 Continuing Education Credits through the Society of American Foresters. Please indicate on the RSVP form that you are interested in receiving SAF CE credits.**

Identifying & Reporting Spotted Lanternfly and Tree-of-heaven with NY iMapInvasives
2021-02-23 13:00 - 14:30
Tuesday, February 23rd
1pm-2:30pm
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Hosted by iMapInvasives. This webinar will cover the current status of SLF and TOH in NY, potential impacts on natural areas, agriculture, and forestry, and how to identify these species and report observations to iMapInvasives as well as a state-wide early detection survey effort that volunteers and professionals can get involved in (Learn More).
The spotted lanternfly (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 NYS forests and agriculture (more info). SLF’s preferred host plant, Tree-of-heaven (TOH), is already found in much of the state. SLF was first found in PA in 2014, and several populations have since been found in NY. Agencies and conservation partners across the state are working to protect our state resources from these invasives, and we are requesting help from volunteers to complement these efforts.
SLF management actions are more effective and regions can better prepare for the impacts of this insect when new infestations are found early.
New York State is seeking volunteers like you to look for SLF and TOH in your area. You can supplement NYS efforts to prevent negative impacts from invasive species by knowing what to look for and how to report observations to New York’s official invasive species database, iMapInvasives.
NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets and the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation have identified 1km grid squares across the state where volunteer survey efforts would be most helpful. These may be close to known infestations, along major pathways, and/or near important commodities that could be harmed by SLF.
