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
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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
Fieldwork in Focus, August 2025
Conservation Areas Kassidy Robinson Field work heated up this August for the LIISMA team as they practiced weed torching with the Sisters of Saint Joseph’s stewardship team. Equipped with propane … Read more
Fieldwork in Focus, July 2025
The LIISMA field season was in full swing this July with projects to protect the region from emerging invasive species, survey habitat, and manage invasive species in conservation areas. Conservation … Read more
Partner Spotlight: The Peconic Land Trust
At the recent LIISMA Spring Partners Meeting and Workshop, we were pleased to be joined by Jessie McSwane and Josh Halsey representing the Peconic Land Trust for a partner spotlight … Read more
Fieldwork in Focus, June 2025
The month of June has had a little bit of everything for the LIISMA team – surveying conservation areas, responding to emerging species, and helping partners along the way. Early … Read more
Introducing LIISMA’s Early Detection and Rapid Response Intern
As we gear up for a new season of conservation efforts, we’re excited to introduce Emma Diaz, the newest member of the LIISMA team! In this Q&A, she shares her … Read more
Fieldwork in Focus, May 2025
Fieldwork in focus, May 2025 With a new team assembled, LIISMA kicked off the field season, visiting sites new and old with fresh eyes. We explored the farthest reaches … Read more
New Beginnings at LIISMA
Staff Transitions Abby Marino, currently Conservation Area Manager, will take on the role of Program Manager on May 12. Abby comes to this role with four years of experience at … Read more
Partner Spotlight: Bayard Cutting Arboretum
Nestled next to the Connetquot River and spanning nearly 700 acres in Great River, NY, Bayard Cutting Arboretum has beautiful cultivated landscapes and natural areas for visitors to enjoy. Managing … Read more