by Emily Thiel | Dec 2, 2019 | News, Posts
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...
by Emily Thiel | Jul 16, 2019 | News, Posts
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...
by Andrea Locke | Jul 2, 2018 | News, Posts
Wiping Out Water Chestnut – We’re leaving this Pest in the Past! European water chestnut (Trapa natans) was first detected at the Jamestown Audubon Community Nature Center (ACNC) in 2008. This invasive plant outcompetes native, aquatic vegetation, shades the pond...
by Andrea Locke | Jul 27, 2017 | Events, Management, News, Partnerships, Volunteer
Invasive Plant Removal at Franklin Gulf County Park Written By: Nick Ransbury, WNY PRISM Education and Outreach Assistant On Friday, July 14, 2017, as part of New York State’s Invasive Species Awareness Week, WNY PRISM hosted a volunteer workday at Franklin Gulf...
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