ST. LAWRENCE EASTERN LAKE ONTARIO PARTNERSHIP FOR REGIONAL INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT
Registration Closed. The St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario region is host to a variety of unique and globally rare habitats. Terrestrial and aquatic invasive species pose a genuine threat to the ecological health of these natural areas and to the people who benefit from them.
On Wednesday, June 7th partners of the SLELO PRISM invite you to attend a one-day event that will reflect expert knowledge on invasive species, their impacts, prevention, and management. Continuing education credits for several professional licenses will also be available.
The 2017 Eastern Lake Ontario Symposium is sponsored by the SLELO PRISM Partners, The Nature Conservancy, and Douglaston Salmon Run. Additional information and registration packets are currently being developed. SAVE THE DATE, June 7th!
PREVENTION
Prevent the introduction of invasive species into the SLELO PRISM.
EARLY DETECTION & RAPID RESPONSE
Rapidly detect new and recent invaders and eliminate all individuals within a specific area.
COOPERATION
Share resources, including funding personnel, equipment, information, and expertise.
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Collect, utilize, and share information regarding surveys, infestations, control methods, monitoring, and research.
CONTROL
Control invasive species infestations by using best management practices, methods and techniques to include: ERADICATION (which is to eliminate all individuals and the seed bank from an area), CONTAINMENT (which is reducing the spread of established infestations from entering an uninfested area) and SUPPRESSION which is to reduce the density but not necessarily the total infested area.
RESTORATION
Develop and implement effective restoration methods for areas that have been degraded by invasive species and where suppression or control has taken place.
EDUCATION & OUTREACH
Increase public awareness and understanding of invasive species.
INNOVATION
Develop and implement innovative technologies that help us to better understand, visualize, alleviate or manage invasive species and their impacts or that serve to strengthen ecosystem function and/or processes.
Rob Williams
PRISM Coordinator
Megan Pistolese
Outreach and Education
Brittney Rogers
Aquatic Invasive Species
Robert Smith
Terrestrial Invasive Species