Over 70 thousand pounds of water chestnuts have been removed by SLELO partners and volunteers between 2018-2020. We’re exploring how these removals are impacting natural aquatic systems, how we should measure the success of our efforts and what data should we all be reporting?
A Call for Standardization for Water Chestnut Pull Efforts
April 24, 2020
Teaming up to Stop the Spread of Spotted Lanternfly
April 23, 2020
SLELO PRISM and partners are teaming up to raise awareness for spotted lanternfly!
Enhancing the Health of Urban Forests
April 21, 2020
Urban forests provide many benefits to people and nature. SLELO PRISM is reaching out to cities in our region to collaborate on an Urban Forest Sustainability initiative geared to enhance the health of urban forests in the path of invasive species and climate change.
Celebrate Earth Week with SLELO!
April 20, 2020
This year we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans joined together to demand a new way forward for our planet. This movement is […]
Volunteer Opportunity
March 25, 2020
Contact us if you are interested in volunteering with the SLELO PRISM and The Nature Conservancy to help develop a new database! Download Database Volunteer Flyer PDF For other volunteer […]
New Version of Invasive Species Handbooks
March 24, 2020
Check out our new invasive species handbook!
Zebra Mussels Discovered in Delta Lake
February 29, 2020
The NYS DEC has announced that zebra mussels were discovered in Delta Lake in Rome, NY in January of this year. An investigation and water testing confirmed that zebra mussel larvae are present at the Rome Fish Hatchery whose water is supplied by the Lake.
National Invasive Species Awareness Week
February 25, 2020
Participate in the largest invasive species awareness effort in the U.S. Raise awareness and identify solutions to invasive species issues at local, state, tribal, regional and international and national scales.
Eastern Lake Ontario Swallow Wort Collaborative
February 20, 2020
The Eastern Lake Ontario Swallow-wort Collaborative (ELOSC), a platform for sharing the most up-to-date research and best management practices to inform stakeholders about the prevention and management of this highly aggressive invasive species.
Gearing up for HWA Surveys
February 17, 2020
The SLELO team is gearing up for hemlock woolly adelgid surveys. We’re interested in learning of hemlock stands in the SLELO region.