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SUMMARY:Managing Emerald Ash Borer & Enhancing Urban Forest Resiliency Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 26th  \n1pm-2:30pm  \nREGISTER  \nThe 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. \nHosted By: \n\nThe New York State Department of Environmental Conservation\nThe City of Watertown\nJefferson County Cornell Cooperative Extension\nThe St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management- SLELO PRISM\nArborcare Tree Service\n\nPresented by:\nSue Gwise- CCE Jefferson County Horticulturalist and Master Gardener Coordinator\nMichael DeMarco-Watertown City Planner and ISA Certified Arborist\nGlen Roberts- NYS DEC Forester\nRobert Smith- SLELO PRISM Terrestrial Restoration and Resiliency Coordinator\nHerb Frost- Arborcare Tree Service
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/7439/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210324T140000
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SUMMARY:Non-native Invasive Earthworms 101: From the Nightcrawler to the Jumping Worm
DESCRIPTION:March 24\, 2021 \n1 p.m. CT \nREGISTER \nHosted by the North American Invasive Species Management Association \nPresented by: Ryan Hueffmeier\, Director of the Boulder Lake ELC at the University of Minnesota
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/non-native-invasive-earthworms-101-from-the-nightcrawler-to-the-jumping-worm/
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SUMMARY:Prevent the Spread of Invasive Species: Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 24th 2021 \n10am-11am EST \nREGISTER \nHosted 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.
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/prevent-the-spread-of-invasive-species-best-practices/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210310T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210310T130000
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SUMMARY:Conserving Hemlocks Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 10th 2021 \n1pm-2:30pm EST \nREGISTER \n  \nWho should attend: land managers and land trusts who manage forested land with hemlock tree stands \nHemlock 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. \nThe 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. \n 
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/conserving-hemlocks-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210303T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210303T110000
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SUMMARY:Take Action Against Hemlock Woolly Adelgid: Part 2 Citizen Science Training
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 3rd 2021 \n10am-11am EST \nREGISTER \n  \nLed 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. \nIn 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! \n 
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/take-action-against-hemlock-woolly-adelgid-part-2-citizen-science-training/
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SUMMARY:Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Planning and Management
DESCRIPTION:When: Monday\, March 1st\, 2021 from 10:00am – 11:00am\nRegistration: bit.ly/3p1jSCc.\nYou must register to receive the Zoom link. \nHosted by: CCE Onondaga and the New York State Hemlock Initiative at Cornell University \nThe 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. \nIn 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. \nFor more information on Skaneateles Lake programming\, visit www.skanlakeinfo.org. \nQuestions?\nContact Camille Marcotte\, Water and Ecology Educator\, at ctm78@cornell.edu or (315) 424-9485 ext.232.
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/save-your-spot-hemlock-woolly-adelgid-planning-and-management-in-skaneateles/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210301T090000
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SUMMARY:2021 Spotted Lanternfly Virtual Summit
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\nSign up is first come first served. The sessions will be recorded and a link for viewing will be provided after the Summit is complete.\n\n\n\nMonday March 1 – Spotted Lanternfly Research Reports\n\n\nRegistration Link: https://cornell.zoom.us/…/reg…/WN_UC5r8d_jRFS3cf62UsQXMw\n\n\n\nTuesday March 2 – Spotted Lanternfly Extension and Communications\n\n\nRegistration Link: https://cornell.zoom.us/…/reg…/WN_zuVvbHzGQY2DvWKcSqrFNA\n\n\n\nWednesday March 3 – Spotted Lanternfly Operations and Stakeholders\n\n\nRegistration Link: https://cornell.zoom.us/…/reg…/WN__WtMDDuyQMKWcBiJR75ykw
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/2021-spotted-lanternfly-virtual-summit/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210225T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210225T163000
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SUMMARY:Take Action Against Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (Part 1: ID & Impacts)
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 25th 2021 \n3pm-4:30pm \nREGISTER \nHosted 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. \nIn 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! \n** 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.**
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/take-action-against-hemlock-woolly-adelgid-part-1-id-impacts/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210223T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210223T143000
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SUMMARY:Identifying & Reporting Spotted Lanternfly and Tree-of-heaven with NY iMapInvasives
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, February 23rd \n1pm-2:30pm \nREGISTER \n  \nHosted 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). \nThe 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. \nSLF management actions are more effective and regions can better prepare for the impacts of this insect when new infestations are found early. \nNew 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. \nNYS 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.
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/identifying-reporting-spotted-lanternfly-and-tree-of-heaven-with-ny-imapinvasives/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210226T000000
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SUMMARY:National Invasive Species Awareness Week:Part I - Information and Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:NISAW Part I – Information and Advocacy\nFebruary 22-26\, 2021\nView NISAW Webpage \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipate in the largest invasive species awareness effort in North America!\nFollow on Facebook at @invasivespeciesweek\, join the conversation\, and link your social posts with #NISAW or #invasivespecies.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll webinars start at 1pm Central. \n\nMonday\, February 22nd: Invasive Species Management Priorities\nTuesday\, February 23rd: Federal Agency Updates\nWednesday\, February 24th: Aquatic Nuisance Species\nThursday\, February 25th: Plant Health\nFriday\, February 26th: Show Me the Money!
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/national-invasive-species-awareness-weekpart-i-information-and-advocacy/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210213T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210213T120000
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SUMMARY:How to Use Invasive Species in Experiential Learning Modules for K-12
DESCRIPTION: Tuesday\, April 13th\, 2021 \n 11:00 am – 12 pm EST \nREGISTER \nHosted by our partners with the Finger Lakes PRISM. \nPresenter: Nadia Harvieux\, Finger Lakes Institute at Hobart and William Smith Colleges \nBelow is a listing of the entire webinar series:  \nA Review of AIS Monitoring in the Finger Lakes\, 2016-2020 \nPresenter: Kathryn Monacelli\, Finger Lakes Institute at Hobart and William Smith Colleges \nWhen: Feb 9\, 2021 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)  \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://hws.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJclcumsrjsrHNC96Jeyvu2W8lv1jwuUeQcV   \n  \nA History of Watercraft Stewards in the Finger Lakes\, 2012-2020 \nPresenter: Sam Beck-Andersen\, Finger Lakes Institute at Hobart and William Smith Colleges \nWhen: Mar 9\, 2021 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)  \nRegister in advance for this meeting: https://hws.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJclcumsrjsrHNC96Jeyvu2W8lv1jwuUeQcV   \n  \nHow to Use Invasive Species in Experiential Learning Modules for K-12 \nPresenter: Nadia Harvieux\, Finger Lakes Institute at Hobart and William Smith Colleges \nWhen: Apr 13\, 2021 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)  \nRegister in advance for this meeting: https://hws.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJclcumsrjsrHNC96Jeyvu2W8lv1jwuUeQcV   \n  \nCommunity Science Programs in the Finger Lakes Region. Why We Need you! \nPresenter: Finger Lakes Institute at Hobart and William Smith Colleges \nWhen: May 11\, 2021 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)  \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://hws.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJclcumsrjsrHNC96Jeyvu2W8lv1jwuUeQcV   \n  \nNYISAW Training- How to identify and report the top invasives in the region \nPresenter: Finger Lakes Institute at Hobart and William Smith Colleges \nWhen: Jun 8\, 2021 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)  \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://hws.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJclcumsrjsrHNC96Jeyvu2W8lv1jwuUeQcV   \n 
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/how-to-use-invasive-species-in-experiential-learning-modules-for-k-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210209T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210209T141500
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SUMMARY:Help Spot Spotted Lanternfly & Tree of Heaven
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, February 9th\, 2021 \n1pm-2:15pm EST \nREGISTER \nThis webinar will cover the current status of SLF and TOH in NY\, potential impacts on the North Country\, how to identify these species\, and reporting observations to iMapInvasives\, as well as a state-wide early detection survey effort that volunteers and professionals can get involved in. \nThe 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. 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. \nWe are seeking volunteers like you to help look for SLF and TOH in your area. You can supplement the 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. \n  \nHosted by  \nThe Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County- Nick Hamilton Honey \n& \nThe St. Lawrence County Environmental Management Council \nIn collaboration with iMapInvasives \nPresented by:  \nMegan Pistolese-SLELO PRISM E/O Coordinator \n  \nBefore attending the webinar please follow the below steps to set up a free iMapInvasives user account. \n\nVisit https://imapinvasives.natureserve.org/imap/login.jsp and make a free iMap account (instructions if needed) Do this even if you do not have a smart phone as you can report observations via the desktop version.\n\n  \nIf you have a mobile device\, follow these additional steps:  \n\nDownload the iMapInvasives mobile app in the google play or the app store onto your mobile device\nVisit your email and find the iMapInvasive user account confirmation email and open it to confirm your account (the app won’t work until you do this)\nSign onto the iMapInvasives mobile app using your credentials you made on the iMap website\nWe will show you how to use the mobile app at the training here is a guide for reference\nFor those using the online version here are instructions and SLELO PRISM hosts trainings on how to use the iMap desktop version in the spring and there are other trainings available at https://www.nyimapinvasives.org/training scroll to the bottom of this page to view Self-Serve iMapInvasives Tutorials.\n\n 
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/help-spot-spotted-lanternfly-tree-of-heaven/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210206T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210206T114500
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SUMMARY:Winter Environmental Conference
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, January 30th \nWednesday\, February 3rd \nSaturday\, February 6th \nREGISTER \nThis year’s conference will be held virtually. In support of this exciting offering\, there is a suggested registration fee of $25 if you plan to tune into the live stream. The hyperlink to the live stream will be shared the week of the conference. Contact Bridget Wright\, Development Director\, at (315) 686-2010 or bridget@savetheriver.org with any questions \n  \nSCHEDULE\nSaturday\, January 30\, 2021 \n\n10:00 – 10:15am Conference Opening\n10:15 – 10:45am  Eric Murdock’s Presentation:  Innovative Approaches to Installing Septic Systems at Challenging Sites\n10:45 – 11:00am Friend of the River Award Announcement\n11:00 – 11:45am Jessica Jock’s Presentation:  Investigations of the Relationship Between Native Mussels and Dreissenids in St. Lawrence River Tributaries\n\nWednesday\, February 3\, 2021  \n\n6:00 – 6:10pm Daily Opening\n6:10 – 6:40pm How Save The River Has Reimagined Our Education Programs\n\nSaturday\, February 6\, 2021 \n\n10:00 – 10:05am Daily Opening\n10:05 – 10:35am Lawrence Gunther’s Presentation: Health and Current Status of the St. Lawrence River Fishery\n10:35 – 10:45am Dan Tack Award Announcement\n10:45 – 11:15am Professor Rachel Schultz’s Presentation: Dynamics of Lake Ontario Coastal Wetlands\n\n2021 SPEAKERS \n  \n\nEric Murdock– is an Environmental Engineer\, and owner of Onsite Engineering\, PLLC. His presentation will focus on innovative approaches to installing septic systems at challenging sites that do not have the correct space and soil type/depth traditionally needed to place a septic system. The approaches discussed are becoming more common throughout the 1\,000 Island Region and New York State.\n\n  \n\nJessica Jock – is an Environmental Scientist for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Environment Division in Akwesasne and will present on the NYSDEC grant awarded to Save The River\, in partnership with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Environmental Division and the New York State Museum that is to investigating how river-bottom sediments influence invasive dreissenid mussel (zebra and quagga mussels) colonization on freshwater mussels in the Lower Grasse River.\n\n  \n\nLauren Eggleston & Heather White – Save The River’s Program Coordinator\, Lauren\, and Education Committee member\, Heather\, will be presenting about our recently updated educational programs and how Save The River has reimagined North Country outdoor education during COVID-19.\n\n  \n\nLawrence Gunther– is North America’s only blind conservationist\, outdoor writer\, podcaster\, blogger\, filmmaker and TV personality. A life-long outdoor enthusiast\, Lawrence has competed in over 150 fishing tournaments with the sponsorship support of many of North America’s top fishing and marine companies. His presentation will focus on the health and concerns related to St. Lawrence Fishery given the threats new “forever” chemicals and microplastics represent.\n\n  \n\nRachel Schultz\, Ph.D. – an Associate Professor of Wetland Science in the Environmental Science and Ecology Department at SUNY Brockport. During her Ph.D. at The Ohio State University\, she studied the effects of plant community composition and diversity on wetland carbon and nitrogen cycling. Her presentation will discuss dynamics of Lake Ontario coastal wetlands and how cattail removal affects carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emissions.
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/winter-environmental-conference-3/
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SUMMARY:Winter Environmental Conference
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, January 30th \nWednesday\, February 3rd \nSaturday\, February 6th \nREGISTER \nThis year’s conference will be held virtually. In support of this exciting offering\, there is a suggested registration fee of $25 if you plan to tune into the live stream. The hyperlink to the live stream will be shared the week of the conference. Contact Bridget Wright\, Development Director\, at (315) 686-2010 or bridget@savetheriver.org with any questions \n  \nSCHEDULE\nSaturday\, January 30\, 2021 \n\n10:00 – 10:15am Conference Opening\n10:15 – 10:45am  Eric Murdock’s Presentation:  Innovative Approaches to Installing Septic Systems at Challenging Sites\n10:45 – 11:00am Friend of the River Award Announcement\n11:00 – 11:45am Jessica Jock’s Presentation:  Investigations of the Relationship Between Native Mussels and Dreissenids in St. Lawrence River Tributaries\n\nWednesday\, February 3\, 2021  \n\n6:00 – 6:10pm Daily Opening\n6:10 – 6:40pm How Save The River Has Reimagined Our Education Programs\n\nSaturday\, February 6\, 2021 \n\n10:00 – 10:05am Daily Opening\n10:05 – 10:35am Lawrence Gunther’s Presentation: Health and Current Status of the St. Lawrence River Fishery\n10:35 – 10:45am Dan Tack Award Announcement\n10:45 – 11:15am Professor Rachel Schultz’s Presentation: Dynamics of Lake Ontario Coastal Wetlands\n\n2021 SPEAKERS \n  \n\nEric Murdock– is an Environmental Engineer\, and owner of Onsite Engineering\, PLLC. His presentation will focus on innovative approaches to installing septic systems at challenging sites that do not have the correct space and soil type/depth traditionally needed to place a septic system. The approaches discussed are becoming more common throughout the 1\,000 Island Region and New York State.\n\n  \n\nJessica Jock – is an Environmental Scientist for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Environment Division in Akwesasne and will present on the NYSDEC grant awarded to Save The River\, in partnership with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Environmental Division and the New York State Museum that is to investigating how river-bottom sediments influence invasive dreissenid mussel (zebra and quagga mussels) colonization on freshwater mussels in the Lower Grasse River.\n\n  \n\nLauren Eggleston & Heather White – Save The River’s Program Coordinator\, Lauren\, and Education Committee member\, Heather\, will be presenting about our recently updated educational programs and how Save The River has reimagined North Country outdoor education during COVID-19.\n\n  \n\nLawrence Gunther– is North America’s only blind conservationist\, outdoor writer\, podcaster\, blogger\, filmmaker and TV personality. A life-long outdoor enthusiast\, Lawrence has competed in over 150 fishing tournaments with the sponsorship support of many of North America’s top fishing and marine companies. His presentation will focus on the health and concerns related to St. Lawrence Fishery given the threats new “forever” chemicals and microplastics represent.\n\n  \n\nRachel Schultz\, Ph.D. – an Associate Professor of Wetland Science in the Environmental Science and Ecology Department at SUNY Brockport. During her Ph.D. at The Ohio State University\, she studied the effects of plant community composition and diversity on wetland carbon and nitrogen cycling. Her presentation will discuss dynamics of Lake Ontario coastal wetlands and how cattail removal affects carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emissions.
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/winter-environmental-conference-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210203T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210203T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T212709
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SUMMARY:Dormant\, Not Dead: Beware of Winter Dormant Invasive Species
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 3\, 2021\n1:00pm-2:00pm EST\nRegister Here\nHosted by our partners at the Capital Mohawk PRISM \nAlthough it may be cold and snowy in the northeast\, many pesky forest pests continue to persist throughout the winter months. Species\, like emerald ash borer\, find shelter in trees and enter a period of dormancy in the winter\, then emerge and reproduce in the spring. Since these critters aren’t dead\, moving firewood can easily transport these invaders to new areas. Join the Capital Region PRISM to learn more about identifying potentially infested trees and the best management practices when using firewood in the winter.
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/dormant-not-dead-beware-of-winter-dormant-invasive-species/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210201T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210212T121500
DTSTAMP:20260501T212709
CREATED:20210201T214322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210201T214335Z
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SUMMARY:Pesticide Re-Certification Credits for NYSDEC Categories 3a\,3b\,10 & 25
DESCRIPTION:Two Week Webinar Series\nM-F; 9:00am-12:15pm\nStarting Monday\, Feb. 1st- Friday\, February 12th\nThe topics discussed and the number of credits offered each day will vary\, so check the schedule on the Flyer.\nREGISTER\nHosted by our partners with the Capital Mohawk PRISM\, and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County. \nIf you are currently a certified pesticide applicator in New York State\, you may earn pesticide credits by attending one or more days of our “30 Hour Training Course.” This course will follow the familiar “core” and “category” manuals. \nThis class will be offered using Zoom\, the cloud-based video communications app. You will need access to a computer with internet\, Zoom\, sound\, and camera capabilities. That means we will need to be able to see you and hear you through your computer or device. You must share your identification (such as a driver’s license) at the start of each day via video\, and answer a series of questions during each class session to confirm you are present to receive credit.
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/pesticide-re-certification-credits-for-nysdec-categories-3a3b10-25/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210130T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210130T110000
DTSTAMP:20260501T212709
CREATED:20210125T144529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210125T144529Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Environmental Conference
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, January 30th \nWednesday\, February 3rd \nSaturday\, February 6th \nREGISTER \nThis year’s conference will be held virtually. In support of this exciting offering\, there is a suggested registration fee of $25 if you plan to tune into the live stream. The hyperlink to the live stream will be shared the week of the conference. Contact Bridget Wright\, Development Director\, at (315) 686-2010 or bridget@savetheriver.org with any questions \n  \nSCHEDULE\nSaturday\, January 30\, 2021 \n\n10:00 – 10:15am Conference Opening\n10:15 – 10:45am  Eric Murdock’s Presentation:  Innovative Approaches to Installing Septic Systems at Challenging Sites\n10:45 – 11:00am Friend of the River Award Announcement\n11:00 – 11:45am Jessica Jock’s Presentation:  Investigations of the Relationship Between Native Mussels and Dreissenids in St. Lawrence River Tributaries\n\nWednesday\, February 3\, 2021  \n\n6:00 – 6:10pm Daily Opening\n6:10 – 6:40pm How Save The River Has Reimagined Our Education Programs\n\nSaturday\, February 6\, 2021 \n\n10:00 – 10:05am Daily Opening\n10:05 – 10:35am Lawrence Gunther’s Presentation: Health and Current Status of the St. Lawrence River Fishery\n10:35 – 10:45am Dan Tack Award Announcement\n10:45 – 11:15am Professor Rachel Schultz’s Presentation: Dynamics of Lake Ontario Coastal Wetlands\n\n2021 SPEAKERS \n  \n\nEric Murdock– is an Environmental Engineer\, and owner of Onsite Engineering\, PLLC. His presentation will focus on innovative approaches to installing septic systems at challenging sites that do not have the correct space and soil type/depth traditionally needed to place a septic system. The approaches discussed are becoming more common throughout the 1\,000 Island Region and New York State.\n\n  \n\nJessica Jock – is an Environmental Scientist for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Environment Division in Akwesasne and will present on the NYSDEC grant awarded to Save The River\, in partnership with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Environmental Division and the New York State Museum that is to investigating how river-bottom sediments influence invasive dreissenid mussel (zebra and quagga mussels) colonization on freshwater mussels in the Lower Grasse River.\n\n  \n\nLauren Eggleston & Heather White – Save The River’s Program Coordinator\, Lauren\, and Education Committee member\, Heather\, will be presenting about our recently updated educational programs and how Save The River has reimagined North Country outdoor education during COVID-19.\n\n  \n\nLawrence Gunther– is North America’s only blind conservationist\, outdoor writer\, podcaster\, blogger\, filmmaker and TV personality. A life-long outdoor enthusiast\, Lawrence has competed in over 150 fishing tournaments with the sponsorship support of many of North America’s top fishing and marine companies. His presentation will focus on the health and concerns related to St. Lawrence Fishery given the threats new “forever” chemicals and microplastics represent.\n\n  \n\nRachel Schultz\, Ph.D. – an Associate Professor of Wetland Science in the Environmental Science and Ecology Department at SUNY Brockport. During her Ph.D. at The Ohio State University\, she studied the effects of plant community composition and diversity on wetland carbon and nitrogen cycling. Her presentation will discuss dynamics of Lake Ontario coastal wetlands and how cattail removal affects carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emissions.
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/winter-environmental-conference/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210128T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210128T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T212709
CREATED:20210124T152352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210124T152352Z
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SUMMARY:New York ReLeaf Webinar: Urban Forest Health Updates
DESCRIPTION:Date/Time: Thursday\, January 28; 1:00-2:00 PM\nAttend the first NYS ReLeaf webinar of 2021! Jess Cancelliere and Rob Cole will give an overview of the Forest Health Program\, including the Diagnostic Lab and the services it offers. They’ll also talk about beech leaf disease and white pine decline\, two issues likely to impact urban forests across New York in the coming years. This webinar is approved for ISA and DEC Pesticide credits. Please register in advance.
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/new-york-releaf-webinar-urban-forest-health-updates/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210128T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210128T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T212709
CREATED:20210124T152024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210124T152024Z
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SUMMARY:A Review of Recent Habitat Restoration Projects in the Great Lakes Areas of Concern
DESCRIPTION:Date/Time: Thursday January 28; 11:00 AM-12:00 PM\nJoin presenter Dalon White\, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency\, ORISE\, as part of the Interagency Ecological Restoration Quality Committee’s Monthly Webinar Series. Initial restoration projects have concluded\, and we assessed the habitats and stressors addressed\, common restoration goals\, monitoring paradigms\, and projects’ success. We use project planning documents\, reports\, and personal communications with project experts to summarize this information for 19 habitat restoration projects across 10 AOCs. Please register in advance.
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/a-review-of-recent-habitat-restoration-projects-in-the-great-lakes-areas-of-concern-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210127T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210129T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T212709
CREATED:20210124T145231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210124T145231Z
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SUMMARY:Stewardship Network Conference
DESCRIPTION:January 27-29th 2021 \nREGISTER \nStewardship Network’s website \nThe Stewardship Network Conference is where theory meets practice and curiosity leads to solutions. This interdisciplinary conference harnesses the power of the network to build bridges between knowledge culture and community in order to support the ecosystems around us that are continually threatened and changing. Sessions include topics such as restoring oak openings\, community engagement\, invasive species management\, project case studies and an entire track on collaborative leadership.
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/stewardship-network-conference/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210126T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210126T110000
DTSTAMP:20260501T212709
CREATED:20201218T175848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201218T175848Z
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SUMMARY:Planning for Emerald Ash Borer - Best Practices for Managing Ash Woodlands
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, January 26th \nFree Online Webinar \n10am-11:30am EST \nREGISTER \nLearn More \nJoin our partners at the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program and local forestry experts from the St. Lawrence County Soil and Water Conservation District to learn how you can prepare mixed woodlands from the impacts of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). \nGeared towards land and estate managers\, woodlot owners\, entities or municipalities\, and homeowners with multiple acres – this workshop will review best practices in preparing for\, limiting the spread of\, identifying\, and living with Emerald Ash Borer – a damaging forest pest making its way to the Adirondacks. With the right tools\, we can protect the future of the Adirondack Ash species.​ \n 
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/planning-for-emerald-ash-borer/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210124T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210124T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T212709
CREATED:20210124T151703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210124T151749Z
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SUMMARY:A Review of Recent Habitat Restoration Projects in the Great Lakes Areas of Concern
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, January 28th 2021 \n11am-12pm EST \nREGISTER \nFlier \nJoin presenter Dalon White\, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency\, ORISE\, as part of the Interagency Ecological Restoration Quality Committee’s Monthly Webinar Series. Initial restoration projects have concluded\, and we assessed the habitats and stressors addressed\, common restoration goals\, monitoring paradigms\, and projects’ success. We use project planning documents\, reports\, and personal communications with project experts to summarize this information for 19 habitat restoration projects across 10 AOCs.
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/a-review-of-recent-habitat-restoration-projects-in-the-great-lakes-areas-of-concern/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210122T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210122T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T212709
CREATED:20210105T145552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T145552Z
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SUMMARY:The Role of Local Municipalities and Entities in Addressing Aquatic Invasive Species Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by:  \nThe National Sea Grant Law Center\, Creative Resource Strategies  \nin Support by the US Fish and Wildlife Service  \nMonday\, January 11th\, 2021 12pm-1pm EST (9am-10am PST\, 11am-12pm CST) \nFriday\, January 22nd\, 2021 12pm-1pm EST (9am-10am PST\, 11am-12pm CST) \nWednesday\, January 27th\, 2021 12pm-1pm EST (9am-10am PST\, 11am-12pm CST) \nREGISTER \nThis series of 1-hour webinars will share the new Local Government Aquatic Invasive Species Online Toolkit and walk through regional case studies. \nEach of the three webinars will be similar – however\, a different waterbody will be emphasized from different regions of the country\, but anyone is welcome to register for any of the webinars. \nThe Role of Local Municipalities and Entities in Addressing Aquatic Invasive Species is a project focused on helping municipalities access the tools necessary to play a role in aquatic invasive species prevention efforts. Although a substantial amount of attention has been placed on federal and state invasive species policy needs\, the potential exists for municipalities to play a significant role in invasive species prevention efforts by addressing key gaps not addressed by state and federal regulations. Local government efforts to address invasive species risks are generally not mobilized in a coordinated or effective manner\, this toolkit aims to help bridge the gaps and help empower local government to take action to protect their waters from the impacts of invasive species. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/the-role-of-local-municipalities-and-entities-in-addressing-aquatic-invasive-species-webinar-series-4/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210122
DTSTAMP:20260501T212709
CREATED:20201117T050721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210124T144625Z
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SUMMARY:Fourth Annual RISCC Management Symposium
DESCRIPTION:January 20th and 21st  \n12:30pm-5pm EST \nFree webinar and open to the public \nREGISTER \nLink to Recorded Webinars  \nHosted by the North East Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change (RISCC) Management. \nThe objective of the meeting is to bring together natural resource managers\, scientists\, and the invasive species community to discuss challenges and solutions to incorporating climate change into invasive species management.  \n\n\nPRELIMINARY AGENDA\nDay 1 – January 20th\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:30 – 12:40 ET \n12:40 – 1:30 ET \n1:35 – 2:35 ET \n2:35 – 2:55 ET \n2:55 – 3:55 ET \n4:00 – 5:00 ET \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome and Goals of the 4th Annual RISCC Symposium \nPlenary: Five Years of RISCC \nPresentation Session 1: Ranger Shifters and Sleeper Species \nBreak  \nWorkshop 1: Identifying/ Prioritizing new invasive species and using Weed Risk Assessments \nNetworking Activity: Identifying partners across geographies and agencies \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 2 – January 21st\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00 – 12:00 ET \n12:30 – 1:30 ET \n1:35 – 2:35 ET \n2:35 – 2:55 ET \n2:55 – 3:55 ET \n4:00 – 4:50 ET \n4:50 – 5:00 ET \n\n\n\n\nOptional Strategic Planning Workshop: Steps to Climate-Smart Invasive Species Management \nManager Perspective: Successes and Lessons Learned in Managing Invasive Species \nPresentation Session 2: Treatment Strategies and Efficacy in a Changing Climate \nBreak \nWorkshop 2: Resilient Ecological Communities \nFacilitated Group Discussion: How do managers want to get involved? \nClosing remarks
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/fourth-annual-riscc-management-symposium/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210114T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210114T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T212709
CREATED:20201209T024601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T024601Z
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SUMMARY:Power of Natives Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, January 14th \n11am-12:30am \nVia Zoom \nREGISTER \nIn our highly urbanized world\, our yards often provide vital habitats for pollinators and native wildlife. Our yards also may be a pathway in which invasive plants may escape into our natural environments. You can support pollinators and wildlife and protect natural areas by choosing to grow native plants in your yard. Join us to learn about the power of native plants\, alternatives to exotic and invasive plants\, some invasive species to keep an eye out for. Nature-based community science opportunities that you can participate in right from your own backyard will also be shared. \nHosted by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County \nPresented by:  \nMegan Pistolese-SLELO PRISM Education and Outreach Coordinator \nSue Gwise- CCE Jefferson County Horticultural Educator
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/power-of-natives-webinar/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210111T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210111T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T212709
CREATED:20210105T144809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T144839Z
UID:7135-1610366400-1610370000@www.sleloinvasives.org
SUMMARY:The Role of Local Municipalities and Entities in Addressing Aquatic Invasive Species Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by:  \nThe National Sea Grant Law Center\, Creative Resource Strategies  \nin Support by the US Fish and Wildlife Service  \nMonday\, January 11th\, 2021 12pm-1pm EST (9am-10am PST\, 11am-12pm CST) \nFriday\, January 22nd\, 2021 12pm-1pm EST (9am-10am PST\, 11am-12pm CST) \nWednesday\, January 27th\, 2021 12pm-1pm EST (9am-10am PST\, 11am-12pm CST) \nREGISTER \nThis series of 1-hour webinars will share the new Local Government Aquatic Invasive Species Online Toolkit and walk through regional case studies. \nEach of the three webinars will be similar – however\, a different waterbody will be emphasized from different regions of the country\, but anyone is welcome to register for any of the webinars. \nThe Role of Local Municipalities and Entities in Addressing Aquatic Invasive Species is a project focused on helping municipalities access the tools necessary to play a role in aquatic invasive species prevention efforts. Although a substantial amount of attention has been placed on federal and state invasive species policy needs\, the potential exists for municipalities to play a significant role in invasive species prevention efforts by addressing key gaps not addressed by state and federal regulations. Local government efforts to address invasive species risks are generally not mobilized in a coordinated or effective manner\, this toolkit aims to help bridge the gaps and help empower local government to take action to protect their waters from the impacts of invasive species. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/the-role-of-local-municipalities-and-entities-in-addressing-aquatic-invasive-species-webinar-series/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201203T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201203T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T212709
CREATED:20201105T211600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T190951Z
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SUMMARY:Hike to Protect Your Hemlocks Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 3rd \nVia Zoom Webinar \n1pm-2pm EST \nREGISTER \nTake a hike and protect your hemlocks.  \nHemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) is an invasive insect that kills hemlock trees. Hemlock trees are vital to the health of our forests. They provide food and shelter to wildlife and many eco-services that benefit people and nature. \nThe purpose of this webinar is to recruit volunteers to take hikes on local trails to keep an eye out for HWA.  Attendees will learn to recognize and report signs of an HWA infestation. Public hiking trails located within the eastern Lake Ontario region that have hemlock stands along the path will be showcased along with an opportunity to adopt trails to monitor for HWA. \nHosted by: Presented by SLELO PRISM\, the Indian River Lakes Conservancy\, and the Black River Environmental Improvement Association/Black River Outdoor Education Program.  \n 
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/hike-to-protect-your-hemlocks/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201201T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201201T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T212709
CREATED:20201130T211254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T211254Z
UID:7023-1606831200-1606834800@www.sleloinvasives.org
SUMMARY:INVASIVE WOODY PLANT MANAGEMENT - PART 1 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 1st\, 2020 \n2pm-3pm EST \nREGISTER \nEncroachment of woody vegetation threatens the biology and ecology of many types of ecosystems. The loss of natural foragers\, fires\, human-caused disturbance and the introduction of non-native plants combine to impact native vegetation and its associated wildlife. Removing invasive woody species improves the function of local ecosystem systems and opens the landscape to provide a more suitable habitat for birds and other wildlife. This topic is a continuation of the EPA’s tree IPM series and will focus on managing invasive woody plants such as the tree of heaven\, Oriental bittersweet\, winged euonymus/burning bush\, Russian olive\, bush honeysuckle\, glossy and common buckthorn\, Japanese knotweed\, multiflora rose and Japanese barberry. Attendees will learn the IPM practices used to provide cost-effective management of these woody invasive such as mechanical removal (cutting and shredding)\, herbicide treatments\, fire\, and biological controls. Learn how to identify these species and to develop IPM-based strategies for their prevention and control in your region.
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/invasive-woody-plant-management-part-1-of-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201201T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201201T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T212709
CREATED:20201124T203917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201124T203917Z
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SUMMARY:Spotted Lanternfly Identification and Reporting
DESCRIPTION: Tuesday\, December 1 \n11:00 AM-12:30 PM \nREGISTER \nJoin the Finger Lakes PRISM and Thom Allgaier\, Invasive Species Coordinator for the Department of Ag and Markets\, as well as other experts\, who will weigh-in on the current response to spotted lanternfly (SLF) in the Finger Lakes region\, how to identify and report SLF this winter and where we go from here. This presentation will include identification\, known population locations\, and likely source of introduction\, where and how to survey\, and how to map your survey efforts using iMapInvasives. \n 
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/spotted-lanternfly-identification-and-reporting/
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SUMMARY:Emerging Aquatic Threats in WNY
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 19; 2:00-3:00 PM \nJoin via Computer; Meeting Code: 130 481 0529\nFacebook Event\nWebinar Agenda \nAquatic invasive species pose a serious threat to WNY’s waterways and economy\, making their prevention and early detection essential. Join Finger Lakes PRISM’s Hydrilla Project Manager\, Kathryn Monacelli to learn about some of WNY’s most pressing concerns including water chestnut\, Hydrilla and starry stonewort. During this webinar\, you’ll learn how to identify these species\, understand their impacts and manage infestations. \nDEC Pesticide Credits are available in the following categories: 5a\, 9 and 10 (1 credit each). Participants must attend entire workshop to receive credits. Please email thieles@buffalostate.edu to register in advance for credits.
URL:https://www.sleloinvasives.org/event/emerging-aquatic-threats-in-wny/
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