Recent News
WNY PRISM 2020 Seasonal Crew Positions Open!
WNY PRISM is currently hiring for our 2020 Crew Positions! We are now accepting applications for an Education and Outreach Assistant (1) and Invasive Species Management Assistants (3).
2020 Work Plan Released!
WNY PRISM is excited to announce the release of its ambitious 2020 Annual Work Plan. This plan promises to continue past endeavors such as our Watercraft Inspection Program and early detection surveys, while also expanding into new territories including the integration of iMapInvasives data into our invasive species profiles and the establishment of new Working […]
2020 Boot Brush Station Program Open
We are now accepting applications for our 2020 Boot Brush Station Program. Visit our FAQ page for more information and access the application here!
Town of Tonawanda Rails-to-Trails: Invasive Plant Clean-up
WNY PRISM is excited to announce a new project in conjunction with the Town of Tonawanda. This project will use the power of volunteers to map and manage invasive species along the Rails-to-Trails pathway. This pathway is a valuable community resource that makes outdoor recreation readily available to community members, but invasive species along the […]
2020 WNY PRISM Crew Assistance Program
WNY PRISM is currently seeking project proposals for consideration under the 2020 WNY PRISM Crew Assistance Program! To assist with invasive species management activities within the 8-county WNY PRISM region, the WNY PRISM Crew (Crew) is available to work with partners on new and ongoing management projects. The Crew works June through September and consists of trained Invasive Species Management Assistants (3). Eligible activities […]
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 New York (NSSWNY), which protects properties throughout the region to promote plant […]
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 nearly 20% of these inspections. Check out the 2019 Data Report for more information and keep reading […]
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 response and those answers helped form our priorities […]
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 species, Oriental Bittersweet.
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 few individuals. However, when surveying for invasive species, we want to find new infestations […]
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 Conservation (NYS DEC) has been working to eradicate populations across the state. […]
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 sites within WNY PRISM’s region to find new populations of slender false brome while Melissa will continue her […]
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 summer, they will perform voluntary watercraft inspections to remove visible aquatic plants and […]
