Notes from the Field, August 2023
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
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Partner Spotlight: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
When LIISMA staff visited the Sayville subunit of Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge this month with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), interns jumped at the chance to identify the … Read more
Notes From the Field, April 2023
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
Notes from the Field, July 2023
As we approach the midpoint of summer, LIISMA is actively engaged in invasive species surveys, monitoring, early detection, rapid response, management, and education and outreach. Abby, Melody, and Kassidy joined … Read more
Hidden Invasives: How Ornamental Plants Threaten Ecosystems
Did you know that 60% of all invasive plants in the US have horticultural origins1? With thousands of invasive species in the nation, a large proportion of those come from … Read more
Notes From the Field, June 2023
This June, LIISMA helped partners get an early start on managing their aquatic invasive species. During New York Invasive Species Awareness Week, we worked with partners to hand-pull nearly 4,000 … Read more
Partner Spotlight: The Sisters of Saint Joseph
LIISMA is fortunate to be housed at the Sisters of St. Joseph, Brentwood, where ecological stewardship is a top priority on the 212-acre property. Lately, projects underway to remove tree … Read more
Congratulations 2023 Poster Contest Winners!
Congratulations to the winning students of the LIISMA Invasive Species Prevention Poster Contest! We received 105 amazing posters and each one impressed the LIISMA staff. Thanks to all students who … Read more
LIISMA Partners Meeting and Workshop: THANK YOU!
The LIISMA Team of Bill, Abby, Melody, and Kassidy wishes to thank everyone who attended and participated in our Partners Meeting and Workshop on May 26. Special thanks to our … Read more
