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
Nestled next to the Connetquot River and spanning nearly 700 acres in Great River, NY, Bayard Cutting Arboretum has beautiful cultivated landscapes and natural areas for visitors to enjoy. Managing … Read more
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
What’s the difference between a tomato plant and knotweed? Well, many things– one is welcome in your backyard garden for delicious snacks, while the other is likely an unwelcome nuisance. … Read more
Thank you to all who attended our December 6th LIISMA Partners Meeting and Plant Pressing Workshop! At this interactive event, participants were instructed by botanist, Daniel Atha, on the applications … Read more
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
In LIISMA’s Conservation Areas program, we focus on protecting rare species and significant ecological communities from the threat of invasive species. From ponds to forests to beaches, LIISMA staff worked … Read more
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
LIISMA staff and partners are developing a new strategic plan for invasive species from 2025 to 2030, and we’re looking for your ideas, insights, and strategies. The planning process started … Read more
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
