Dozens of moth pupae known as Hypena opulenta were released in
four sites along Eastern Lake Ontario and along the St. Lawrence River – the epicenter of swallowwort in North America
Protecting Our Lands With Help From Biological Controls
July 31, 2020
Volunteering for Nature
July 11, 2020
You can help protect your favorite wild and urban places by keeping an eye out for invasive species, reporting observations via iMapInvasives, and by taking steps to control invasives you find on your property.
Terrestrial Coordinator’s Update
July 10, 2020
As part of the effort to combat climate change and invasive species, SLELO PRISM is promoting our Urban Forest Sustainability Initiative, and aiding a restoration project on Tug Hill.
Invasives Role in Local, Regional & State Economies
July 9, 2020
Local and regional communities have been challenged with preventing and controlling invasive species or remediating their impacts at costs ranging from several thousand to millions of dollars.
The Natives We Protect In Invasive Species Work
July 8, 2020
We know that invasive species negatively affect biodiversity and we know which invasive species we need to work on; however, it can be difficult to know exactly what you are protecting when you control invasive species.
Reversing the Positive Feedback Loop
July 8, 2020
By combating invasive species, we are able to protect indigenous species, thus mitigating the effects of climate change and preventing new invasive introductions. Climate change presents an immense challenge to management but also an unparalleled opportunity…
Managers’ Memo: Protecting our Lands and Waters
July 2, 2020
Invasive species are sneaky, deceptive things that can undo much of our hard work and they can do it in the blink of an eye. Protecting our lands and waters means we must be highly aware of the harm invasive species can cause and be ready and willing to incorporate invasive species prevention, early detection, and rapid response into our long-term management.
A Day in the Life of a Watercraft Steward!
June 9, 2020
Watch a video and see how watercraft stewards help prevent the spread of invasive species.
New York Invasive Species Awareness Week
June 4, 2020
Celebrate New York Invasive Species Awareness Week with us on Facebook for games, prizes, challenges, webinars, and a movie night! Learn how you can help stop the spread of invasive species.
Meet the New SLELO/TILT Watercraft Inspection Stewards!
May 27, 2020
The boating season has begun and our boat launch stewards are raring to help protect our waters!