2021 Field Notes: Lawton Woods

by Cecilia Pershyn | Aug 31, 2021 | News, Posts

By Lyndzie Vail, Invasive Species Management Assistant Lawton Woods is a 84-acre conservation easement situated on the western border of the Seneca Nation Reservation. The property is comprised of many ecological communities, including: Hemlock-Northern Hardwood...

Volunteers Needed!

by Andrea Locke | Jul 13, 2021 | Early Detection, Education, Management, News, Posts, Volunteer

Join WNY PRISM to help remove Japanese stiltgrass at volunteer workdays this summer! Japanese stiltgrass is an early detection priority species in western New York and we need your help to protect our lands and waters from this invasive species.

WNY PRISM Spring 2019 Newsletter

by Emily Thiel | Apr 22, 2019 | News, Posts

WNY PRISM has released our Spring 2019 Newsletter! Featured stories include Imperiled Insects and Invasive Species, WNY PRISM Watercraft Inspection Program, Japanese Stiltgrass Early Detection, Invasive Species Management Plans and Japanese Angelica Tree. Vol. 5 Issue...

Oak Wilt: The Importance of Early Detection and Spread Prevention

by Emily Thiel | Mar 6, 2019 | News, Posts

When we think of invasive species, we imagine the emerald ash borer, giant hogweed or Asian carp. While these invasive plants and animals receive a lot of attention, fungi and diseases can also be invasive species. Oak wilt is a disease caused by an invasive fungus...

WNY PRISM is hiring!

by Andrea Locke | Oct 16, 2018 | Job Opportunities, News

WNY PRISM seeking qualified candidates to join our team as we expand our Aquatic Invasive Species and Education and Outreach programming! We are currently accepting applications for two new positions – Aquatic Invasive Species Programs Manager and Education and Outreach Programs Manager.