The month of September brought into focus several of LIISMA’s important projects in conservation areas and emerging invasive species– from the beaches of Fire Island to the ponds of Suffolk … Read more
From emerging invasive species surveys to pulling aquatic plants, the LIISMA Team has been busy in the field at the peak of summer. In late July, Abby and Kassidy took … Read more
LIISMA is privileged to be hosted by the Long Island Native Plant Initiative (LINPI), a local non-profit organization at the forefront of preserving Long Island’s biodiversity. LINPI cultivates native plant … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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