ST. LAWRENCE EASTERN LAKE ONTARIO PARTNERSHIP FOR REGIONAL INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT
Whetstone Reservoir is an approximately 161-acre freshwater artificial water body located within Whetstone Gulf State Park and the Lesser Wilderness State Forest in the eastern Tug Hill region of New York. Water is supplied by the Whetstone Creek inlet at the western end of the reservoir is retained by a small concrete dam at the northeastern end of the water body. Public access is provided by an unimproved boat launch near the dam. G&W Road also provides access along the southern portion of the reservoir for shoreline fishing and launching of canoes and other small watercraft.
Confirmed observations of SLELO’s tiered invasive species at Whetstone Reservoir PCA. For more information, visit iMapInvasives
These invasive species tiers guide management priorities in New York State and are utilized by the Partnership For Regional Invasive Species Management or PRISM Network. The species categorized in each tier are dependent on species distribution, abundance, and management options available, and may vary depending on the region. The species listed below are the species categorized in the SLELO PRISM region. View a full list of tiered species in the SLELO PRISM. Learn about New York State Invasive Species Tiers and view a Story-Map.
Early Detection/Prevention
The management approach is Early Detection & Prevention. Species are not known to be in the SLELO region but are within 100 miles and an introduction pathway exists.
No Tier 1 Species were found at this PCA at this time.
Eradication
The management Approach is Eradication. Species are known to be present in the SLELO region but are in low abundance with suitable treatment methods available to make eradication feasible with Priority Conservation Areas.
No Tier 2 Species were found at this PCA at this time.
Containment/Exclusion
The management approach is containment/exclusion. Species are too widespread for eradication from the region, but some areas remain unaffected. Targeted management can be used to suppress the population within Priority Conservation Areas.
No Tier 3 Species were found at this PCA at this time.
Suppression/Local Control
The management approach is suppression/local control. Species are present and widespread throughout the region with no chance of eradication. Localized management is applied to protect high-priority resources like rare plant habitats or recreation areas.
No Tier 4 Species were found at this PCA at this time.
Monitor
The management approach is to Monitor. Species may or may not be in the region but are difficult to respond to or require more knowledge of distribution, and management options.
No Tier 5 Species were found at this PCA at this time.
None at this time
