New Invasive Tick Found in New York
New, invasive tick is another critter to be aware of when planning fall outdoor activities.
Are Invasives Going Native?
Invasive species become increasingly adapted to new environments thanks to natural selection. This underscores the need for early detection and rapid response (EDRR) to invasives, preventing them from gaining a foothold, adapting and expanding.
Using eDNA to Inventory Invasive Species
In a new study the use of environmental DNA (eDNA) was extended to monitor aquatic plants offering the promise of lower cost species inventories.
Finger Lakes PRISM Field Guide and Fact Sheets Are HERE!
The Finger Lakes Institute and Finger Lakes PRISM have now published the invasive species field guide with over 100 pages of resources to help your identifying invasive and native species in the region. This guide was created in response to the growing threat of invasive species in the Finger Lakes region, with the intention of helping […]
Help Keep ALB Out
Pool monitoring offers a simple, economical approach to surveying for Asian Longhorned Beetles (ALB) which would be devastating to our maple syrup industry if they invade.
Logging Ash to Save Hemlock
Facing the inevitability of EAB infestation, hard choices need to be made to preserve our forests.
2017-2018 Finger Lakes PRISM Annual Report is in!
See the full report here: 2017_2018AnnualReport_Final Partners, We have successfully closed the books on the 2017-2018 fiscal year as of March 31, 2018 and I am happy to report on the amazing invasive species work in the region. The Finger Lakes-PRISM saw much growth over this past year. We trained 318 people in the iMapInvasives […]
Boating and Fishing Industries Focus on AIS
Leaders from the boating and fishing industries recently formed the Boating and Fishing Aquatic Invasive Species Coalition. They will work together to support efforts to control and manage AIS on a national basis.
