Fieldwork in Focus, July 2024
The LIISMA team has been hard at work this month with many upcoming projects underway, many of which are still in development, but stay tuned! One of LIISMA’s field highlights … Read more
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Fieldwork in Focus, June 2024
From invasive plant surveying to water chestnut pulls, the field season gets into full swing in June at LIISMA. We started the month with a return to a familiar site: … Read more
NYISAW 2024: Extended Highlights
Thanks to all who participated in New York Invasive Species Awareness Week (NYISAW) this year! From June 3rd to 9th and all month long, LIISMA and our partners hosted events … Read more
Partner Spotlight: The Caumsett Foundation
By Melody Cerniglia and Bill Jacobs This month our partner spotlight shines on the Caumsett Foundation. The Foundation works closely with New York State Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation to … Read more
Fieldwork in Focus, May 2024
By Melody Cerniglia On May 6, 2024, the LIISMA team of Melody Cerniglia (EDRR Manager), Abby Marino (CA Manager), and Kassidy Robinson (EO Manager) set out on the first trip … Read more
Partner Spotlight: the Greentree Foundation
By Abby Marino In the heart of Manhasset lies a 400-acre piece of land not often seen by the public, yet teeming with biodiversity and wildlife. The Greentree Foundation, founded … Read more
2024 Resilient Long Island Symposium in Review
By: Melody Cerniglia, LIISMA Early Detection and Rapid Response Manager On March 7-9, 2024, the Long Island Invasive Species Management Area (LIISMA) and Long Island Native Plant Initiative (LINPI) … Read more
Partner Spotlight: Nassau County Soil & Water Conservation District
Created after the dust bowl to promote healthy soil and water for agriculture, our soil and water conservation districts still provide many services to local communities. We had the chance … Read more
Partner Spotlight: Science Museum of Long Island
Situated in Leeds Pond Preserve in the hills of Manhasset and bordering on Manhasset Bay, the Science Museum of Long Island (SMLI) offers hands-on opportunities to engage children in discovery, … Read more
LIISMA December Partners Meeting and Workshop
On December 1st, LIISMA invited partners and professionals to join at our office in Brentwood for lively and informative presentations and demonstrations. For this iteration of our quarterly Partners Meeting … Read more