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
From emerging invasive species surveys to pulling aquatic plants, the LIISMA Team has been busy in the field at the peak of summer. In late July, Abby and Kassidy took … Read more
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
From invasive plant surveying to water chestnut pulls, the field season gets into full swing in June at LIISMA. We started the month with a return to a familiar site: … Read more
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
LIISMA has been hard at work with an eventful first year with a newly introduced Early Detection and Rapid Response (EDRR) team. We prioritize our work in two ways: by … Read more
From the shores of coastal plain ponds to vine-covered hillsides, the LIISMA team continued the field season into October with phragmites removal and kudzu monitoring. When the LIISMA team returned … Read more
In September, the LIISMA Team hit the ground running with many early detection and rapid response projects, made possible with the help of partners. First, the team visited Caumsett State … Read more
With summer flying by, the LIISMA team worked hard in August to survey for emerging invasive species and protect our conservation areas, on land and in the water. We started … Read more
By Bill Jacobs The LIISMA team (Bill Jacobs, Abby Bezrutczyk, Melody Penny, and Kassidy Robinson) is happy to report that our 2023 field season is underway. We have a variety … Read more
