2016 Spring/Summer Newsletter

WNY PRISM has released our 2016 Spring/Summer Newsletter. In this issue, we have articles on the new partnership between WNY PRISM and NYS DEC’s Giant Hogweed Program, Internet Sales of Invasive Species, a Partner Spotlight on the NY Invasive Species Research Institute, Regional and Statewide Updates, and list some upcoming events. Our Species Profile is on Mile-a-Minute Vine (Persicaria perfoliata), which one of WNY’s Early Detection priorities. We are encouraging citizen scientists to learn how to identify this species and be on the lookout for new infestations. Observations can be reported to iMapInvasives.

2016 Spring/Summer Newsletter – 2 MB

WNY PRISM used stem injection to chemically treat a knotweed infestation at the Great Lakes Center Field Station. Photo by WNY PRISM

WNY DEC Giant Hogweed Crew 2016, from left to right: Jeff Friedman, DEC Crew Leader, Kevin Preischel and Daniel Vladu, DEC Field Technicians. Photo by WNY PRISM