New York Invasive Species Awareness Week! (June 5th-June11th)
Invasive species are our specialty, so we have a few events going on to help you celebrate this year’s NY Invasive Species Awareness Week! Taking place from Monday, June 5th to Sunday, June 11th, this is the perfect opportunity to get outside and look at invasive species threatening ecosystems in the Finger Lakes region. Whether […]
We are thrilled to announce our 2023 Spring Webinar Series! On March 23rd, Jose Andres from Cornell University will join us to discuss his research in environmental DNA (eDNA), and how this research impacts invasive species management. This webinar will be a great resource for audiences hoping to learn more about environmental DNA, the current […]
2023 Summer Employment Do you love the Finger Lakes? Get paid to help protect them! The Finger Lakes PRISM is hiring for four different seasonal positions to support our invasive species programs. These positions range from entry-level technician positions to supervisor roles. All of these positions are excellent opportunities to learn about ecology and conservation, […]
With breathtaking vistas and a wealth of historical perspectives, the Finger Lakes hosts travelers, recreationists, and avid enthusiasts from across the world who visit the beautiful land and lakes. Native
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We are actively looking for volunteers to help the fight against invasive species and we want you to be a part of it! You’ll help us by serving as additional
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Explore Projects and Research Over Time We work collaboratively with our partners and the public to provide education and mitigate the overall impacts of invasive species in our region. Through
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The Finger Lakes Institute/Finger Lakes PRISM Watercraft Steward Program has been providing education and outreach to the Finger Lakes boating community since 2012. In addition to the voluntary inspections provided
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What is Hydrilla? Hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata) is an invasive submersed aquatic plant, originating from Europe and Asia, that has infested Cayuga Lake and other water bodies in the Finger
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Invasive species are our specialty, so we have a few events going on to help you celebrate this year’s NY Invasive Species Awareness Week! Taking place from Monday, June 5th to Sunday, June 11th, this is the perfect opportunity to get outside and look at invasive species threatening ecosystems in the Finger Lakes region. Whether […]
Request for Bids: Aquatic herbicide control of Hydrilla verticillata in Finger Lakes and Great Lakes Region Release Date: Thursday, February 9, 2023 Due date and time: Monday, March 13, 2023 at 5:00 PM Download here: RFB 2023 – Hydrilla Cayuga Lake Herbicide Treatment Project TitleAquatic herbicide control of Hydrilla verticillatain Finger Lakes and Great Lakes Region. […]
It is that time of the year again! We are excited to announce that the Finger Lakes PRISM will be holding its End of Year Partner Meeting on Thursday, December 15th from 2:30pm – 4:00pm. This will be a virtual meeting, where in addition to guest presentations, this meeting will allow our staff and partners […]
