To assist local governments with navigating the regulatory framework associated with
high-risk priority aquatic invasive species.
Local Government Aquatic Invasive Species Toolkit
November 1, 2020
Enhancing Sustainability of Urban Forests
October 28, 2020
Climate change and invasive pests threaten the health of our urban forests. SLELO PRISM has developed an Urban Forest Sustainability Guide to help communities maintain the health of their urban forests in the face of these challenges.
Partner Spotlight
October 23, 2020
Our partners with the Office of Parks and Historic Preservation have Invasive Species Technicians that are aiding invasive species work throughout the Thousand Islands region. One of their projects involves controlling invasive buckthorn and honeysuckle using a chemical-free approach.
Tiered Species Showcase
October 21, 2020
We’ve developed a Tiered Species List that is aimed to help better strategize management of invasive species in our region. The system categorizes species by known presence and feasible management approach’s: prevention, eradication, suppression localized control, and monitoring.
Early Detection Work
October 20, 2020
Early detection work is a core mission for SLELO PRISM. Learn how we’ve strenghtened our efforts.
Using Satellites to Spot Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
October 16, 2020
Using advanced remote sensing technologies and computer modeling, hemlock woolly adelgid damage can be detected before significant defoliation or tree mortality occurs, allowing for the efficient deployment of rapid-response field crews to confirm infestations and develop treatment plans.
Prepare for Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
October 15, 2020
View Our Latest Newsletter The rapid response to the recent confirmed presence of HWA at Lake George was made possible due to the years of planning by APIPP, DEC, NYSHI, […]
Protection at Scale
October 14, 2020
Learn how 5.7 million acres are protected as a result of our invasive species prevention efforts.
New Invasive Pest Discovered in North America
September 15, 2020
An iNaturalist.CA report triggered the discovery of a new invasive pest in North America. The elm zigzag sawfly, Aproceros leucopoda Takeuchi, was confirmed present by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency […]
Twin Leaf, Jeffersonia diphylla
August 11, 2020
On August 6th 2020, our Early Detection Team discovered a plant in the eastern portion of our region, known as twin leaf (Jeffersonia diphylla). According to Natural Heritage there are only […]