Fieldwork In Focus, May 2026
Written by: Matt Stanton and Melody Cerniglia After a long, cold winter, the LIISMA team is excited to report its first visits of the 2026 field season, several of which … Read more
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Field Work in Focus, September 2025
Conservation Areas Kassidy Robinson After a packed summer, LIISMA’s projects to protect conservation areas began cooling down in September. For this season’s second visit to Sears Bellows County Park, Libby … Read more
Plume Poppy (Macleaya cordata)
History & Introduction Macleaya cordata, commonly referred to as plume poppy, is a native species to Japan, eastern China, and parts of Taiwan. In China, the plant is used as … Read more
2024 EDRR Field Season in Review
In LIISMA’s Early Detection and Rapid Response program, we focus our attention on Tier 1 (early detection and prevention) and Tier 2 (early detection and eradication) emerging invasive species in … Read more
Notes From The Field, October 2024
As LIISMA approaches the end of our field season, the breezy October days have been just what we needed to cool down after a very hot and busy summer! As … Read more
Water lettuce (Pistia stratoites)
History & Introduction Water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) is an invasive freshwater species known for its ability to create dense surface mats in aquatic ecosystems. This plant poses significant threats to … Read more
Mile-a-Minute (Persicaria perfoliata)
History & Introduction Mile-a-minute, also known as Persicaria perfoliata, is a fast-growing, barbed vine from the Buckwheat family that gets its name from its ability to grow up to 6 … Read more
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
Invasive Tree Lilac (Syringa reticulata)
By Melody Cerniglia History & Introduction Lilacs include 30 species of deciduous shrubs and small trees belonging to the Oleaceae, or olive, family. They are native to southeastern Europe and … 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