Learn about a new approach being tested at the Huyck Preserve to manage invasive species that uses a weed torch on resprouts of multiflora, Japanese barberry, and autumn olive
Novel Approaches to Invasive Species Management
May 18, 2022
Updates to SLF Grid-Square Program
May 18, 2022
Last year’s “Claim A Grid Square” initiative is back – pick your spot to survey for spotted lanternfly this year. Over 70 squares have been claimed already!
Terrestrial Updates
May 18, 2022
Updates from our Terrestrial Restoration and Resiliency Coordinator from winter and upcoming programing.
Aquatic Updates
May 18, 2022
Updates from our Aquatic Restoration and Resiliency Coordinator, Brittney Rogers regarding aquatic projects underway and upcoming.
Partner Spotlight: Trees Bring Us Together
May 18, 2022
The last two years have taught us a lot about the value of green spaces for communities. Parks and nature preserves have seen an increase in usage across the state since the start of the pandemic. Growing concerns about climate change and its impacts on our everyday lives is leading to recognition of the importance of trees as a tool for mitigating urban heat islands, managing storm water, storing carbon, and cleaning the air. That’s why the theme of this year’s ReLeaf Conference is “Trees Bring Us Together.”
Managing Invasives for Resilience
May 18, 2022
Our work has and continues to reduce the negative impacts of invasive species especially when we close the loop with ecological restoration.
2022 Winter Newsletter
February 11, 2022
Get the latest invasive species news in our 2022 Winter Newsletter!
Aquatic Restoration Initiative: Efforts to Protect Eastern Lake Ontario Tributaries
February 11, 2022
SLELO PRISM is undergoing a three phase effort to suppress invasive species and restore treated areas in South Sandy Creek, Sandy Creek, and Deer Creek.
2021 Accomplishments & Annual Report
February 11, 2022
Working together, the SLELO PRISM partners have brought many successes in our efforts to protect our lands and waters from the threat of invasive species. Our 2021 Annual Report provides an overview of these efforts.
Collective Conservation Impact
February 11, 2022
A recent assessment regarding connectivity, conducted by our PRISM, and our host organization The Nature Conservancy, resulted in metrics that suggest all the land and water area that our partnership directly manages may result in the landscape protection of just over 5 million acres.