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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Introducing LIISMA’s Summer Intern Matt Stanton
As we continue strengthening LIISMA’s conservation and early detection efforts across Long Island, we’re excited to welcome Matt Stanton, our newest team member supporting EDRR, field conservation, and education and … Read more
2026 Resilient Long Island Symposium in Review
From March 19th –21st, the conservation community came together for the third biennial Resilient Long Island Symposium, co-hosted by the Long Island Invasive Species Management Area (LIISMA) and the Long … Read more
Partner Spotlight: NYS Parks Long Island Volunteer Stewardship Program
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
Notes From The Field, October 2025
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
NYS DEC Invasive Species Grant Announcement
Round 4 is Open – Due 12/17/2025 The NYS DEC Invasive Species Grant Program (ISGP) creates opportunities for municipalities, not-for-profits, and academic institutions to enact projects that address the impacts … Read more
Partner Spotlight: Town of Southampton
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
Partner Spotlight: North Shore Land Alliance
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
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
Laurel Wilt Confirmed in Suffolk County
NYS agencies have confirmed the presence of laurel wilt in Northport, Suffolk County, marking the first discovery of the plant disease in New York State. Originating in Asia and first … Read more