Fieldwork in Focus September 2026
LIISMA continued its work to reduce the threat of invasive species in September, working in our fresh waters with waders and tidal zones with conservation dogs. At Artist Lake … Read more
News
LI Metro Aquatic Invasive Species Spotlight: Save The Great South Bay
Written by Robin Silvestri This summer, Save The Great South Bay launched its Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Watercraft Inspection Program to help prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species … Read more
August 2026 Field Work in Focus
August brought another month full of invasive species challenges on the land and in the water. From swallow-wort in the Pine Barrens, to chaff flower in Brooklyn, and water chestnut … Read more
Laurel Wilt Quarantine in Suffolk County
Laurel Wilt Quarantine District Map Laurel wilt is caused by the fungus Harringtonia lauricola (spread by the redbay ambrosia beetle) and impacts native species in the laurel family like sassafras and spicebush. … Read more
Field Work in Focus July 2026
With summer in full swing, LIISMA has been working harder than ever to survey, educate, and coordinate response to invasive species. This July we worked across the region, from … Read more
LI Metro Aquatic Invasive Spotlight: Classroom to Conservation with West Babylon High School
Long Island’s freshwater habitats face constant pressure from aquatic invasive species, and responding to those challenges requires steady commitment from professionals, community volunteers, and students. Work often depends on people … Read more
Partner Spotlight June 2026: Quogue Wildlife Refuge
Written by Matt Stanton At LIISMA’s spring Partners Meeting and Workshop, we welcomed Kim Stever, Development Director at Quogue Wildlife Refuge. We were thrilled to hear from Kim about the … Read more
Field Work in Focus June 2026
As the field season gets into full swing, LIISMA has been hard at work managing invasive species across the region, reaching the parks of New York City to the shores … Read more
NYISAW 2026 Across Long Island
Another successful New York Invasive Species Awareness Week (NYISAW) is in the books. We are grateful to all the organizations and community members who took part in this year’s campaign, … Read more
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