Tag: Aquatic Invasive Species
2022-23 Annual Report
Full report available here: 2022-2023 Annual PRISM Report Final 230710 2022-2023 Summary The 2022-2023 year has brought dramatic changes to the Finger Lakes PRISM. Between a new coordinator, new staff, and new programming, the last year has produced new changes within the Finger Lakes PRISM that will help shape its direction for years to come. […]
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 […]
Announcing Request for Bids: Hydrilla Control
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. […]
We’re Hiring! Aquatic Invasive Species Program Manager
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 […]
New York Invasive Species Awareness Week! (June 6th-June12th)
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 […]
HIRING
*** 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 […]
Lansing, Cayuga Lake Hydrilla Population Monitoring Summary 2021
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 […]
Announcing Request for Bids: Hydrilla Control
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 – […]
Nitellopsis obtusa CONFIRMED in LIVINGSTON COUNTY
Nitellopsis obtusa (common name: Starry Stonewort), a highly invasive aquatic plant, has recently been confirmed in two locations of Conesus Lake. This is a plant-like macro-algae characterized by its ability to dominate a waterbody and aggressively form thick beds. Once established these beds displace native vegetation and alter the local ecosystem. They can also significantly […]
Come join us in the field!
Looking to get outside? We’ll be hosting several hiking and paddling events throughout the month of August and we are looking for people to join us! Whether you are someone who is wanting to learn more about invasive species, or someone who just likes to be outside, then consider these events below! Saturday, August 14th, […]
