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Aquatic Invasive Species Early Detection

Aquatic Invasive Species Early Detection

Know-Observe-Report Know the high priority invasives If you observe these in a waterbody, mark the location and take a photo Report the observation to FLXplantID@gmail.com Help us detect the region’s most dangerous invasives before it is too late! Aquatic Invasive Species Early Detection Card: Early Detection card

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Macrophyte Survey Newsletter is here!

Macrophyte Survey Newsletter is here!

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2020 NYISAW Call for Events!!

2020 NYISAW Call for Events!!

                    Invasive species are on the move; everyone can help to stop their spread Activities Set for New York’s SEVENTH Invasive Species Awareness Week, June 7-13th GENEVA, NY – This year marks the SEVENTH Invasive Species Awareness Week in New York. Some of the greatest harm […]

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Bootbrush Stations

Bootbrush Stations

PlayCleanGo – Stop Invasive Species In Your Tracks is a Trademarked logo and set of invasive species messages targeting terrestrial activities Basic Message: Help Prevent the Spread of Invasive Plant and Animals Arrive with clean gear Burn local or certified firewood Use local or weed-free hay Stay on the trails Before leaving, remove mud and […]

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Salvaging the Ash
By April 5, 2019 Read More →

Salvaging the Ash

The emerald ash borer may have won in New York. Last summer DEC abandoned its quarantine area, admitting that the regulation wasn’t effective in stopping the spread of the pest. The state created the quarantine in 2015 to slow the insect, which is a shiny green beetle about the size of a penny.

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Polar Vortex – Friend or just a Cold Shoulder
By March 29, 2019 Read More →

Polar Vortex – Friend or just a Cold Shoulder

The polar vortex that hit Central NY in late January may have helped out with the effort to reduce the impact of invasive species.

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2019 Land Manager’s Guide to Developing an Invasive Plant Management Plan

2019 Land Manager’s Guide to Developing an Invasive Plant Management Plan

The Guide focuses on the process of invasive plant management planning and deciding how to focus limited invasive species management resources to gain the greatest conservation benefit. It is applicable at any scale and in any situation wherever invasive plant management is necessary. It is intended to promote a strategic and adaptive invasive plant management approach using […]

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RFB: Dredging and disposal of material with Hydrilla verticillata in King Ferry, NY

RFB: Dredging and disposal of material with Hydrilla verticillata in King Ferry, NY

Request for Bid (RFB) Dredging and disposal of material with Hydrilla verticillata in King Ferry, NY Release Date: Friday, February 15, 2019 Quote due date and time: Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 2:00 PM Download here: Request_For_Bid_Hydrilla_Dredge_King_Ferry Project Title  Dredging of Don’s Marina, King Ferry, NY to remove Hydrilla tubers Project Description During the drawdown period […]

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Track the Hydrilla Hunt in the Finger Lakes
By September 14, 2018 Read More →

Track the Hydrilla Hunt in the Finger Lakes

We’re on the hunt for Hydrilla and you can follow along in near real time. Our team is performing our annual Hydrilla survey and recording the results ion ArcGis.

Using the Microbiome to Fight Phragmites
By September 13, 2018 Read More →

Using the Microbiome to Fight Phragmites

Researchers are exploring using helpful bacteria and fungi to combat invasive plants.

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