March is maple syrup month, and who doesn’t enjoy some delicious maple syrup on some nice fluffy pancakes. Check out this Protector’s blog to learn of invasive pests that threaten maple syrup production.
Protector’s Activity: Watch For Invasive Pests That Threaten Maple Syrup Production
March 10, 2023
2022 Watercraft Inspection Program Results
March 2, 2023
During 2022, 12 stewards covered nearly 27 launches across the region, inspecting 12,363 watercraft and preventing 1,110 species from being transported by watercraft.
Become a Watercraft Inspection Steward
March 2, 2023
Want a summer job where you can get paid to protect the waters you enjoy?
Protector’s Activity: Family Friendly Invasive Species Activities
February 9, 2023
Learn of invasive species educational resources and activites you can enjoy with your family or students!
About the Cover: 2023 Winter Newsletter
February 1, 2023
New York’s PRISM network, in collaboration with the NYS DEC, many state agencies, and partners, is in a unique position to lead the way towards preventing and managing invasive species well beyond backyard conservation into largescale connected land and waterscapes.
Help Suppress Invasive Pests
February 1, 2023
The spotted lanternfly and spongy moth are two invasive insects that lay eggs on trees and other flat surfaces. Fall and winter are ideal times to check your trees and backyard for egg masses that could be from these pests. Removing egg masses helps to suppress new populations of these invasive species that would otherwise hatch in the spring.
Partner Spotlight: 2023 Winter Newsletter
February 1, 2023
Fort Drum has teamed up with the New York Natural Heritage Program (NYNHP) to perform a survey of invasive plant species on the installation.
A Word From a Steward
February 1, 2023
A watercraft inspection steward shares how anglers can help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
New Oneida Lake Management Plan Includes Invasive Species
February 1, 2023
Oneida Lake faces an ongoing and ever-evolving threat in the form of aquatic invasive species. The Oneida Lake Watershed Nine Element (9E) Plan, which kicked off in summer 2022, will build on past planning, state-of-the-art digital modeling, and community input to develop a strategy to address water quality concerns, including invasive species in and around Oneida Lake.
HWA Winter Mapping Challenge
February 1, 2023
From Feb 1st – March 15th, the NY Natural Heritage Program is hosting the 2nd Annual HWA Winter Mapping Challenge in partnership with the NYS Hemlock Initiative.