Help spot spotted lanternfly and tree of heaven-adopt a survey grid square! Learn to recognize and report these invasive species to a state-wide iMapInvasives early detection project. Detecting these species early will help protect New York State’s forests, and agricultural and tourist industries.
Help Spot Spotted Lanternfly-Adopt a Grid Square
April 12, 2021
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Found in SLELO
April 6, 2021
The SLELO region is no longer the only region in NYS to have not found hemlock woolly adelgid.
Adopt a Tree
March 23, 2021
Urban forests are street trees and other vegetation that provide green spaces within an urban setting. Urban forests provide immense beauty to cities, as well as many benefits for people and nature. Invasive tree pests threaten the health of our urban forests.
Help protect your urban forests and adopt a tree to monitor for signs of invasive pests.
Volunteer with Us
January 20, 2021
Do you have some extra time on your hands and want to do something that will help out but is also safe during COVID? You can help enhance invasive species outreach efforts from the comfort of your phone!
Early Detection Work
Early detection work is a core mission for SLELO PRISM. Learn how we’ve strenghtened our efforts.
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, […]
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.
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.