Local and regional communities have been challenged with preventing and controlling invasive species or remediating their impacts at costs ranging from several thousand to millions of dollars.
Invasives Role in Local, Regional & State Economies
July 9, 2020
The Natives We Protect In Invasive Species Work
July 8, 2020
We know that invasive species negatively affect biodiversity and we know which invasive species we need to work on; however, it can be difficult to know exactly what you are protecting when you control invasive species.
Reversing the Positive Feedback Loop
July 8, 2020
By combating invasive species, we are able to protect indigenous species, thus mitigating the effects of climate change and preventing new invasive introductions. Climate change presents an immense challenge to management but also an unparalleled opportunity…
Managers’ Memo: Protecting our Lands and Waters
July 2, 2020
Invasive species are sneaky, deceptive things that can undo much of our hard work and they can do it in the blink of an eye. Protecting our lands and waters means we must be highly aware of the harm invasive species can cause and be ready and willing to incorporate invasive species prevention, early detection, and rapid response into our long-term management.
A Day in the Life of a Watercraft Steward!
June 9, 2020
Watch a video and see how watercraft stewards help prevent the spread of invasive species.
New York Invasive Species Awareness Week
June 4, 2020
Celebrate New York Invasive Species Awareness Week with us on Facebook for games, prizes, challenges, webinars, and a movie night! Learn how you can help stop the spread of invasive species.
Meet the New SLELO/TILT Watercraft Inspection Stewards!
May 27, 2020
The boating season has begun and our boat launch stewards are raring to help protect our waters!
National Invasive Species Awareness Week
May 17, 2020
May 16th – 23rd marks National Invasive Species Awareness Week. This week learn how invasive species impact us all and how you can help protect your lands and waters from invasives.
Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week
May 17, 2020
May marks the beginning of the mating season for the emerald ash borer, an invasive wood-boring beetle that kills ash trees.
Asian Giant Hornet
May 6, 2020
What is 5CM long and can take out an entire beehive? The answer is a new invasive insect called the Asian giant hornet.
