Long-time SLELO volunteer, Frank Williams, shares some phone applications he uses while conducting field surveys.
Apps That Aid
November 3, 2021
Take the Pledge. Get the Tools. Earn the Badge.
November 1, 2021
The Pledge-to-Protect is a fun, engaging, and rewarding way to participate in invasive species prevention and management. Take the Pledge, get the tools, and earn the badge!
Biological Diversity, Climate Resiliency & Invasive Species
October 27, 2021
Biological diversity is a vital factor in the ability of an ecosystem to be resilient against stressors including invasive species and climate change. If we genuinely seek to keep our lands and waters healthy and resilient to future stressors, then we must go beyond the management of invasives and make restoration and resiliency a top priority in our invasive species work.
Invasive Species Distribution Updates
October 26, 2021
Get the latest updates on invasvie species distribution in the state from the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets.
Volunteerism at the Molecular Level
October 26, 2021
Learn about how water samples can help detect the presence of aquatic invasive and native species and get involved.
Controlling Invasive Woody Plants
October 8, 2021
Fall and winter are ideal seasons to control invasive shrubs. During these seasons, plants switch from drawing nutrients to their leaves and start drawing nutrients to their roots as part […]
Protect Monarch Butterflies
September 1, 2021
About Monarch Butterflies In September and October, monarch butterflies will be laying their eggs on native milkweed using a combination of chemical and visual cues that have evolved over time. […]
Species Spotlight: Asian Longhorned Beetle
August 13, 2021
Description The long-horned beetle, ALB (Anoplophora glabripennis), is a wood-boring invasive insect native to China and Korea. It was first seen in the US in the mid-1990s, possibly introduced on […]
Billboards in SLELO!
To showcase our Pledge to Protect outreach initiative we’ve placed billboards throughout the SLELO region.
Partner Spotlight
July 30, 2021
Our partners at the Indian River Lakes Conservancy are developing a weevil rearing project through community science.