Recent News
Welcome to Our 2023 Survey Technicians!
WNY PRISM would like to welcome two additional members of our 2023 Seasonal Crew! Join us in welcoming back Jason Kappan, who will be one of our Survey Technicians again this year, and Lindsay Piotrowski, who will also be one of our Survey Technicians. Jason and Lindsay will be in the field, surveying sites for […]
New York Invasive Species Awareness Week!
Join the Celebration! WNY PRISM has several events and opportunities to learn about invasive species set for NYISAW!
Welcome to Our 2023 Seasonal Crew!
WNY PRISM has begun training our 2023 Seasonal Crew! Join us in welcoming back Brianna Saylor who will be one of our Invasive Species Management Assistants again this year, as well as welcoming our two new Invasive Species Management Assistants, Alicia Addams and Tina Ni. Brianna, Alicia and Tina will work in the field […]
Invasive Species Management Workshops
Join WNY PRISM for two workshops on invasive species Best Management Practices and management planning, one focused on terrestrial species and the other on aquatic species.
Now Hiring: Education and Outreach Assistant
Immediate Opening! WNY PRISM is now hiring for our 2023 Education and Outreach Assistant! The position is open until filled and review of applications will begin immediately. The WNY PRISM Education and Outreach Assistant will work closely with WNY PRISM staff and partners to implement and expand our education, outreach and community science programs. The […]
Spring 2023 Newsletter Released!
WNY PRISM is delighted to announce the release of our Spring 2023 Newsletter! In this edition, learn about spotted lanternfly in the WNY PRISM region and how you can get involved with preventing its spread. Read our partner spotlight on the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy to learn about one of their more recent acquisitions, Cassadaga Lakes […]
Spring 2023 Partner Meeting
Join WNY PRISM for our Spring Partner Meeting on Thursday, April 27 from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm at Woodlawn Beach State Park. As part of the program we will hear from WNY PRISM and guest speakers on iMapInvasives functionality, coastal wetland changes in Lake Ontario and starry stonewort management efforts in Keuka Lake. We […]
WNY PRISM 2022 Annual Report Released
WNY PRISM is excited to announce that our 2022 Annual Report is now available! Thank you to all our partners without whom we could never accomplish so much! Read about our accomplishments here.
2023 Annual Work Plan Released!
WNY PRISM is very excited to release our 2023 Annual Work Plan, which is now available on our website! WNY PRISM will continue to focus on several priority programs and initiatives this year including our Early Detection and Spread Prevention Programs, Crew Assistance and Watercraft Inspection Stewardship Programs, Management Planning, Community Science and Volunteerism, and […]
Now Accepting Applications: 2023 Boot Brush Station Program
We are now accepting applications for our 2023 Boot Brush Station Program. Visit our FAQ page for more information and to apply!
WNY PRISM 2023 Seasonal Positions Open!
WNY PRISM is currently hiring for our 2023 Crew positions! We are now accepting applications for three full-time Invasive Species Management Assistants, one full-time Education and Outreach Assistant, and two full-time Survey Technicians. The WNY PRISM Invasive Species Management Assistants (ISMA) will work closely with the WNY PRISM Field Operations Manager, Terrestrial Program Manager and […]
WNY PRISM 2023 Watercraft Inspection Steward/Environmental Educator Positions Open!
WNY PRISM is hiring for its Watercraft Inspection Stewardship Program! We are currently accepting applications for Watercraft Inspection Stewards/Environmental Educators (16) and Lead Stewards (2). Job sites will be located throughout the WNY PRISM region. WNY PRISM Watercraft Inspection Stewards/Environmental Educators (Stewards) will interact daily with the public at boat launches performing boat inspections to […]
Help Protect Our Hemlock Forests: Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Survey Volunteers Needed!
The Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) is a hugely important tree species upon which entire ecosystems depend. Eastern Hemlocks provide stream habitat for trout, create habitat for countless native plant and animal species, and enhance any outdoor recreation experience. Unfortunately, these majestic trees are under attack from the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA), an invasive, aphid-like insect. […]
2023 Crew Assistance Program: Now Accepting Project Proposals!
WNY PRISM is currently seeking project proposals for consideration under the 2023 WNY PRISM Crew Assistance Program!
Now Hiring: Aquatic Invasive Species Program Manager
WNY PRISM is currently seeking a new Aquatic Invasive Species Program Manager to join our team!
