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ST. LAWRENCE EASTERN LAKE ONTARIO PARTNERSHIP FOR REGIONAL INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT

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"Everyone had fun and learned a lot and the event resulted in me recruiting a volunteer to help with the hand harvesting of the milfoil later in the fall."
Andrea Malik
Andrea MalikTown of Colton
"In our experience, it’s the involvement of the community that aids to the success of invasive species control. We enjoy volunteering with SLELO and think others would too."
Naneen and Richard Drosse
Naneen and Richard DrosseEngaged Community Members
"I can’t emphasize enough how important educating yourself about invasive species can help."
Mark Agustus
Mark AgustusPresident of Kasoag Lake Conservation Association
"Volunteering with SLELO has given me a great deal of satisfaction. I’ve learned how I can protect my favorite fishing and hiking spots from the impacts of invasive species."
Frank Williams
Frank WilliamsInvasive Species Warrior
"My family enjoys hiking and we make it a point to keep a look out for invasive species out on the trails. This is our way of protecting our favorite hiking spots."
Laura Nachbauer
Laura NachbauerInvasive Species Warrior
"While helping out hemlock trees, volunteering provided an outlet for teamwork, nature therapy, cold weather exercise and incentive to plan more adventures, local and afar."
Lucas Russell
Lucas RussellInvasive Species Warrior

Every season, volunteers across the SLELO region help protect the places we all cherish—monitoring for invasive species, restoring habitats, and supporting the health of our lands and waters. Your commitment makes a real difference, and we’re excited to celebrate everything you’ve contributed. If you’ve volunteerd with us before, please join us for a Volunteer Appreciation Event:

  • Saturday, September 26th, 2026
  • Begins at 10:00 AM and ending by 2 PM (tentative on hike)
  •  Whetstone Gulf State Park – Beach House, located at  6065 West Road, Lowville, NY 13367
Register by September 21st to join

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Pledge to Protect

Take the Pledge, Get the Tools & Earn the Badge!

Protect your favorite outdoor spaces from invasive species. 

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VOLUNTEER CHALLENGE

All volunteer contributions are valued. Complete the challenges in each level below to achieve the named volunteer status and win prizes.
Fill out the form above to claim your prize!

Level 1

Step 1:

Take the Pledge to Protect and Become a Protector! 

Once you become a Protector, you will receive monthly email blogs showcasing simple actions you can take to protect your favorite outdoor spaces from invasive species, plus you’ll get chances to win cool prizes and gain access to many resources. 

Take the Pledge

Step 2:

Visit Protector’s Toolboxes

Challenge Objective:

  • Visit one or more Protector’s Toolboxes. 
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Level 2

Step 1:

Follow all the above challenges! 

Only two more left, you got this! 

Step 2:

Volunteer!

Challenge Objectives:

  • Participate in at least ONE volunteer event hosted by SLELO PRISM ANNUALLY. 
  • Record the time you spend volunteering in our time log to get credit. 
  • Make a free iMapInvasives user account and make at least ONE observation ANNUALLY.

iMapInvasives is New York’s invasive species observation database and community science platform. You can report observations using a free smartphone app or at their website. 

Become an iMapInvasives User
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Level 3

Step 1:

Follow all the above challenges! 

You’re doing so good, almost there!

Step 2:

Volunteer!

Challenge Objectives: 
  • Participate in at least THREE volunteer events hosted by SLELO PRISM ANNUALLY. 
  • Participate in at least ONE of our partner’s events ANNUALLY. 
  • Record the time you spend volunteering in our time log to get credit. 
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Level 4

Step 1:

Follow all the above challenges! 

Last challenge, keep going! 

Step 2:

Aid Early Detection Efforts!

Enhance early detection efforts for priority invasive species. Priority species are known to be in low abundance or are not yet known to be present in the SLELO region but are in close proximity or a direct pathway of introduction has been identified. Finding species populations early when they are small makes them easier to control or eradicate.
 
Challenge Objectives: 
  • Join a VSN training to recognize and report observations to iMapInvasives.
  •  Adopt a site or visit your favorite hiking trails and paddle-ways to monitor for and report priority invasive species.
  • Assist ONE seasonal guided survey with TEAM SLELO. 
  • Record your time to get credit. 
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