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 […]
We are excited to announce that the Finger Lakes PRISM is hiring a new Aquatic Invasive Species Program Manager! To learn more and apply, click here. Applications due by Friday, November 11th. Position Description The Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Program Manager (PM) plans, implements, and oversees the AIS programs of the Finger Lakes PRISM, including […]
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 6th to Saturday, June 12th, this is the perfect opportunity to get outside and take a look at invasive species threatening ecosystems in the Finger Lakes […]
2021-2022 Annual Report is here! Full report available here: Finger Lakes PRISM2021_2022 2021-2022 Summary The Finger Lakes PRISM consulted with CC Environment and Planning to update our 5-year strategic plan. The result is a more succinct plan with measurable goals and outputs. While 2021 brought additional challenges and opportunities, the Finger Lakes PRISM and Finger […]
*** HIRING *** All of our aquatic SUMMER POSITIONS have been posted on the HWS Summer Opportunities page linked below. Positions available to suit a number of different interests, skills, career paths, locations, etc. – Entry level AND management positions. – We offer paid training for all positions. – Positions assignments begin mid-late May with […]
A Hydrilla population was discovered in a private marina, located in Lansing, Tompkins County, NY, late August of 2019. Patches of Hydrilla were growing throughout a 5-acre area consisting of the enclosed marina and a small, connected pond. This site has received three years of chemical control. See the attachment below for a monitoring summary […]
Request for Bids: Aquatic herbicide control of Hydrilla verticillata in Finger Lakes and Great Lakes Region Request for Bid (RFB) Aquatic herbicide control of Hydrilla verticillata in Finger Lakes and Great Lakes Region Release Date: Monday, February 4, 2022 Due date and time: Friday, March 4, 2022 at 5:00 PM Download here: RFB 2022 – […]
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Workshops The PRISM will be hosting a series of in-person Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) workshops throughout February and into March, and we are seeking volunteers! These are great opportunities for people who are interested in getting outside, helping their environment, and looking to make a difference. You will learn from experts in […]
As part of the Finger Lakes PRISM strategic plan, we have developed a table to visualize our goals as an organization. Attached below, you can read about the PRISM’s goals for prevention of invasive species, and our roadmap to meeting those goals in the coming years. Finger Lakes PRISM Strategic Plan FINAL 6-24-21 24
Finger Lakes Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM) 2021 Year in Review 2021_FingerLakesPRISM (pdf) 2021 Summary The Finger Lakes PRISM consulted with CC Environment and Planning to update our 5-year strategic plan. The result is a more succinct plan with measurable goals and outputs. The Finger Lakes PRISM and Finger Lakes Institute at Hobart and […]
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