Winter is a great time to start planning for your garden. Learn what plants are native to your zipcode with a native plant finder tool, and view native plant lists to help get you started. Choosing to grow native plants helps to stop the spread of invasive plants and supports pollinators!
Pledge to Protect Your Garden
February 11, 2022
Keep an Eye Out For The Spotted Lanternfly
February 11, 2022
Be on the lookout! Unfortunately, spotted lanternfly’s range in NYS has expanded over the last year so it’s more important than ever to keep a close eye out for this invasive insect.
Efforts to Combat Spotted Lanternfly in Pennsylvania
February 11, 2022
The Pennsylvania Governor’s Invasive Species Council recently compiled an online ArcGIS StoryMap highlighting 25 unique stories, each featuring a specific project by an agency, non-governmental organization, or academic institution relating to invasive species research, management, or education and outreach.
Terrestrial Restoration & Resilience Initiatives
February 11, 2022
An overview of 2021 Early Detection field surveys and Bark & Ambrosia Beetle Survey Results along with HWA surveys underway for 2022.
Aquatic Restoration & Resiliency Initiatives
February 11, 2022
An overview of eDNA sample analysis that is underway. Team SLELO is utilizing underwater remote operated vehicles to enhance our aquatic surveys!
iMapInvasives HWA Mapping Challenge
February 11, 2022
From Feb 12 – March 12, NY iMapInvasives and the NYS Hemlock Initiative are hosting NY’s first statewide Winter Mapping Challenge. Join the challenge to help monitor this invasive species and compete to win a prize!
Managing Invasives For Resilience
February 11, 2022
The work of our PRISM and partners has a far greater impact than just within our own regional footprint. By protecting and promoting native species we are creating more resilient landscapes. Resilient to changes in climate, along with stresses caused by non-native species, and human encroachment.
eDNA Technician Job Position
February 10, 2022
Do you love the outdoors? Do you want to get some hands-on experience with environmental-DNA sampling? If so, then apply to become our new eDNA Technician!
Water Protectors: Look for Invasive Fish
February 2, 2022
Calling all ice fishermen and women! Keep an eye out for invasive fish while enjoying icefishing this season.
Community Protectors: Monitor Tree Health
January 26, 2022
Tree health can be impacted by many factors, including invasive species. You can help by monitoring tree health in your community.