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2019 Field Notes: Glossy Buckthorn at Houghton Preserve
Part of WNY PRISM’s mission is to address invasive species priorities throughout western New York. To do this we work with partner organizations who alert us to invasive species threats on their properties. One such partner is the Nature Sanctuary Society of Western...
The Busiest Launch Around
This summer, WNY PRISM started its first fully staffed Watercraft Inspection Steward Program. Throughout the summer, our 20 stewards performed 17,065 inspections and spoke with 39,697 people at 22 different launches. Our busiest launch at Sturgeon Point completed...
WNY PRISM 2019 Partner Survey
Five years ago, when WNY PRISM was first getting ourselves up and running, we sent out a survey to the fledgling partnership to ask questions about your biggest concerns, priorities and where you were most hoping WNY PRISM would be able to help. We had a great...
WNY PRISM Fall 2019 Newsletter
WNY PRISM has released our Fall 2019 Newsletter! Featured stories include Invasive Species's Impacts on Tick Populations, Early Detection Updates, our 2019 Watercraft Inspection Program Data, WNY PRISM's Strategic Plan (2019-2023) and a feature on the invasive...
WNY PRISM’s Fall Partner Meeting
Everyone is encouraged to attend, event if you’ve never worked with us before!
Strategic Planning Meeting
WNY PRISM needs help from our partners in our ongoing strategic planning process. Help shape WNY PRISM’s next 5 years! Sessions will be held on Friday, September 13 and Monday, September 16, 2019.
2019 Field Notes: eDNA Sampling
Surveying for aquatic invasive species is difficult, especially in large, open bodies of water like the Great Lakes. The tools used in traditional surveying including nets, traps, electrofishing and rake tosses can miss early infestations that may consist of only a...
Giant Hogweed: NYS DEC Announces Management Progress
Giant hogweed is one of the most infamous invasive species in our area. It is well known for its ability to cause severe skin and eye irritation resulting in painful burns, scarring and even blindness. Thankfully, the New York State Department of Environmental...
Welcome to our Slender False Brome Seasonal Staff
WNY PRISM is pleased to welcome its seasonal employees who focus on Slender False Brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum), including two Survey Technicians, Amanda Gabryszak and Kathleen McCormick, and one GIS Technician, Melissa Boglioli. Amanda and Kathleen will survey...
Boat Stewards: Now at a Boat Launch Near You!
This season marks an exciting first for WNY PRISM with the introduction of our first, fully developed Watercraft Inspection Program! Last week we trained 20 Boat Stewards and Lead Stewards, a tenfold increase from our two Boat Stewards last year. Throughout the...