Tag: finger lakes
Announcing Request For Proposals (2026): Help Shape the Future of the Finger Lakes PRISM
The Finger Lakes PRISM is seeking a qualified consultant or firm to facilitate the development of our next five-year Strategic Plan. As we enter a new contract cycle with the NYSDEC, we are expanding our focus on terrestrial invasive species, reframed outreach, and ecological restoration across our 17-county region. We are looking for a partner to […]
2025 Trail Survey Program – Season Recap
The 2025 Trail Survey Program Has Concluded! We cannot thank everyone enough for your hard work! Even with a delayed start, you delivered an outstanding volume of observations from trails across the Finger Lakes. Your commitment as community scientists plays a crucial role in advancing invasive species research and management. The information gathered through the Trail […]
Citizen Science At Its Finest: Scraping Spotted Lanternfly Egg Masses to Protect the FLX
The Finger Lakes Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM) hosted a Spotted Lanternfly Egg Mass Scraping Workshop on November 15th, 2025, yielding a robust turnout of over thirty eager participants. Attendees of the workshop were able to get up close with the invasive spotted lanternfly (SLF) and its egg masses, gaining insight into one […]
Announcing Request For Bids (2025): Pesticide control of Adelges tsugae in the Finger Lakes Region.
Release Date: Monday, August 25, 2025 Due date and time: Friday, September 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM Download here: HWA_RFB_2025 Project TitlePesticide control of Adelges tsugae in the Finger Lakes Region. Project DescriptionIn fall 2025, the certified commercial pesticide applicator will perform pesticide treatment of Adelges tsugae across ~106 acres in Watkins Glen State Park. Project TermStart […]
2023-24 Annual Report
Full report available here: 2023-2024 Annual PRISM Report 240627 2023-2024 Summary The 2023-2024 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. In […]
Announcing Request For Bids: Pesticide control of Adelges tsugae in the Finger Lakes Region.
Release Date: Wednesday, July 18th, 2024 Due date and time: Friday, August 16th, 2024 at 5:00 PM Download here: HWA_RFB_FINAL Project TitlePesticide control of Adelges tsugae in the Finger Lakes Region. Project DescriptionIn fall, the certified commercial pesticide applicator (defined herein as the “Contractor”) will perform pesticide treatment of Adelges tsugae in four regional state […]
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. […]
Spring Webinar Series
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 […]
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 […]
