Tag: invasive species
Fall 2020 Boat Launch Inventory Map
Link: https://hws.maps.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=1429ca3917f7452f9c78aae09c21a6f2 In the fall of 2020, the FLI conducted an inventory of all public boat launches throughout the Finger Lakes PRISM region. Data collected on each boat launch included: boat launch type, condition of the boat ramp and parking lots, restroom facilities (presence and type), AIS disposal boxes, signboards, signage, fee-for–use kiosks, use restrictions, […]
Using the Microbiome to Fight Phragmites
Researchers are exploring using helpful bacteria and fungi to combat invasive plants.
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.
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.
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.
