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Kassidy Robinson

Asian Jumpseed (Persicaria filiformis)

November 20, 2025November 18, 2025 by Kassidy Robinson

  History & Introduction Previously considered a variety of the North American native Virginia jumpseed, or Persicaria virginiana, Asian jumpseed (Persicaria filiformis) is an introduced perennial herb native to Japan, … Read more

Categories Invasive Species Spotlight, Portfolio Tags terrestrial, tier 3

Fieldwork in Focus, August 2025

August 27, 2025 by Kassidy Robinson

Conservation Areas Kassidy Robinson   Field work heated up this August for the LIISMA team as they practiced weed torching with the Sisters of Saint Joseph’s stewardship team. Equipped with propane … Read more

Categories News, Uncategorized

Fieldwork in Focus, July 2025

July 29, 2025July 28, 2025 by Kassidy Robinson

The LIISMA field season was in full swing this July with projects to protect the region from emerging invasive species, survey habitat, and manage invasive species in conservation areas. Conservation … Read more

Categories News, Uncategorized

Partner Spotlight: The Peconic Land Trust

June 26, 2025 by Kassidy Robinson

At the recent LIISMA Spring Partners Meeting and Workshop, we were pleased to be joined by Jessie McSwane and Josh Halsey representing the Peconic Land Trust for a partner spotlight … Read more

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Fieldwork in Focus, May 2025

May 29, 2025May 28, 2025 by Kassidy Robinson

Fieldwork in focus, May 2025   With a new team assembled, LIISMA kicked off the field season, visiting sites new and old with fresh eyes. We explored the farthest reaches … Read more

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New Beginnings at LIISMA

April 29, 2025 by Kassidy Robinson

Staff Transitions Abby Marino, currently Conservation Area Manager, will take on the role of Program Manager on May 12. Abby comes to this role with four years of experience at … Read more

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Sticky Sage (Salvia glutinosa)

April 21, 2025 by Kassidy Robinson

History & Introduction Sticky sage is a deciduous perennial herb in the mint family (Lamiaceae) native to temperate regions of Europe and western Asia. Its name is derived from the … Read more

Categories Invasive Species Spotlight, Portfolio Tags tier 1

New From LIMAIS: An Introduction to Marine Invasive Species

April 8, 2025March 28, 2025 by Kassidy Robinson

The Long Island-Metro Aquatic Invasive Species Task Force is a collaborative of governmental agencies (federal, state, county agencies municipalities), non-profits, and public stakeholders. LIMAIS works together to increase awareness of … Read more

Categories News Tags Aquatic

Japanese Butterbur (Petasites japonicus)

March 24, 2025March 13, 2025 by Kassidy Robinson

History and Introduction Japanese butterbur, or fuki, is a perennial rhizomatous plant in the aster family native to Japan, China, and Korea that grows best in shaded, wet areas. It … Read more

Categories Portfolio Tags terrestrial, tier 3

Maximizing Impact: Prioritizing Invasive Species Action with the Tier System

February 25, 2025 by Kassidy Robinson

If you’re interested in invasive species, you’re likely familiar with their ubiquitous effects, impacting our lives from the economy to human health, and our specialty – the environment. Taking on … Read more

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