LIISMA Year in Review 2022
2022 was a productive year for the Long Island Invasive Species Management Area (LIISMA) staff and partners. Some of the highlights are listed below, but check out the detailed report … Read more
News
Partner Spotlight: NYSDEC Region 1 Fisheries
From pulling water chestnut (Trapa natans), to preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species through the Watercraft Inspection Steward Program, NYSDEC Region 1 Fisheries covers a lot of water to … Read more
Partner Spotlight: Central Pine Barrens Commission
The work of LIISMA is made possible by the support and cooperation of our many partners. LIISMA recognizes the tremendous efforts of our partners to prevent and rapidly respond to … Read more
The Grinches of Christmas Trees
By Kassidy Robinson and Bill Jacobs Did you know that New York State ranks #4 in the U.S. in acres dedicated to growing Christmas trees? There are nearly 19,000 acres … Read more
2022 Waterbody Prioritization Model
Our region hosts hundreds of waterbodies: from large lakes, to backyard streams, to rivers, coastal plain ponds, and everything in between. These waterbodies are important to us for recreation, ecology, … Read more
Post Field Season: Education Outreach Highlights
By: Abby Bezrutczyk and Melody Penny Education and Outreach is part of the foundation that builds LIISMA. Continued education provides a basis for developing soft skills and knowledge that our … Read more
The Artist Lake Ludwigia Chronicles
Abby gets down in the mud to remove ludwigia from the southeast shoreline of Artist Lake. The Ludwigia chronicles at Artist Lake all started back In October 2021, when theTown … Read more
Arthraxon Update October 2022
LIISMA and partners are making progress on education, outreach, and management of Arthraxon hispidus. Also known as small carpet grass, arthraxon is a high priority (Tier 2) and high impact … Read more
Aquatic ID at Quogue Wildlife Refuge
LIISMA gives a presenation on aquatic plant ID with Quogue staff before heading out to the pond. (l-r) Bill Jacobs, Abby Bezrutscyk, and Melody Penny. Image by Marisa Nelson. At … Read more
Kudzu Continues
Abby and Melody remove stubborn kudzu root crowns from a removal site in Huntington. As the field season winds down, controlling kudzu (Pueraria montana) has been near the top of … Read more
