A recent assessment regarding connectivity, conducted by our PRISM, and our host organization The Nature Conservancy, resulted in metrics that suggest all the land and water area that our partnership directly manages may result in the landscape protection of just over 5 million acres.

Sometime in the 1990s, a mutant crayfish able to conquer and degrade aquatic systems emerged. The marmorkreb, a.k.a. marbled crayfish (Procambarus virginalis), is a destructive new species that was first identified in aquariums in Germany. However, their mutation is likely the result of too much inbreeding in captivity, rather than some mad-scientist scheme. They are now here, and your help scouting for them is invaluable.

Winter is a great time to start planning for your garden. Learn what plants are native to your zipcode with a native plant finder tool, and view native plant lists to help get you started. Choosing to grow native plants helps to stop the spread of invasive plants and supports pollinators!

Be on the lookout! Unfortunately, spotted lanternfly’s range in NYS has expanded over the last year so it’s more important than ever to keep a close eye out for this invasive insect.

The Pennsylvania Governor’s Invasive Species Council recently compiled an online ArcGIS StoryMap highlighting 25 unique stories, each featuring a specific project by an agency, non-governmental organization, or academic institution relating to invasive species research, management, or education and outreach.

An overview of 2021 Early Detection field surveys and Bark & Ambrosia Beetle Survey Results along with HWA surveys underway for 2022.

An overview of eDNA sample analysis that is underway. Team SLELO is utilizing underwater remote operated vehicles to enhance our aquatic surveys!

From Feb 12 – March 12, NY iMapInvasives and the NYS Hemlock Initiative are hosting NY’s first statewide Winter Mapping Challenge. Join the challenge to help monitor this invasive species and compete to win a prize!

The work of our PRISM and partners has a far greater impact than just within our own regional footprint. By protecting and promoting native species we are creating more resilient landscapes. Resilient to changes in climate, along with stresses caused by non-native species, and human encroachment.

Do you love the outdoors? Do you want to get some hands-on experience with environmental-DNA sampling? If so, then apply to become our new eDNA Technician!