Cassandra Moise 
At LIISMA’s Winter Partners Meeting and Workshop, we were thrilled to welcome Michael DiMaulo, Volunteer Coordinator for the NYS Parks Volunteer Stewardship Program based out of Connetquot River State Park. … Read more
Early Detection and Rapid Response Written by Melody Cerniglia After a long field season filled with many new and old projects to explore and manage, LIISMA is finally seeing things … Read more
Securing the Future of Coastal Plain Ponds Written by Juliana Quant, Town of Southampton Community Preservation Department There is exciting news in the Long Pond Greenbelt! An ecological study is … Read more
With their mission of “Conserving and stewarding Long Island’s natural and historic lands, waters and environmental resources,” LIISMA was lucky enough to hear from Darcy McDowell, representing the North Shore … Read more
The Long Island Invasive Species Management Area and Long Island Native Plant Initiative are excited to announce our upcoming biennial symposium for spring 2026! The 2026 LIISMA/LINPI Resilient Long Island … Read more
First, we at LIISMA would like to thank all our partners who participated in this year’s New York Invasive Species Awareness Week (NYISAW) from June 9th to the 14th and … Read more
As we gear up for a new season of conservation efforts, we’re excited to introduce Emma Diaz, the newest member of the LIISMA team! In this Q&A, she shares her … Read more
As warm weather beckons us to the trails, hikers should be aware of an unexpected environmental impact: the spread of invasive species through their boots. These non-native species pose one … Read more