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SUMMARY:NYSDEC’s Annual Water Chestnut Pulls 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Us to Care for Long Island’s Lakes!\n\n\n\nVolunteer with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to help manage water chestnut populations and support the vibrant health of our local waterways. Your hands-on support helps protect the natural beauty of Long Island’s lakes\, ensuring they remain wonderful spaces for everyone to enjoy now and in the future. \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Mill Pond Preserve (Wantagh) and/or Massapequa Lake (Massapequa)\n\n\n\nWhen: [Insert Dates/Times]\n\n\n\nHow to Join: Find the best date and location for your schedule and sign up using the Registration Form.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy Volunteer With Us?\n\n\n\n\nNurture Local Biodiversity: Water chestnuts tend to spread quickly and crowd out native plants. By helping us manage them\, you give native aquatic life the space and resources they need to thrive.\n\n\n\nSupport the Long Island Outdoor Community: Your efforts keep our waters clear and accessible for favorite local traditions\, from peaceful morning fishing to weekend kayaking adventures.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGear & Contact Information\n\n\n\nWe’ve Got You Covered: The DEC will provide chest waders for volunteers working along the shoreline and kayaks for select participants. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Reach out to Carlos Morantes Ariza\, Aquatic Invasive Species Program Coordinator for DEC Region 1 \n\n\n\n\nEmail: carlos.morantes-ariza@dec.ny.gov
URL:https://liisma.org/event/nysdecs-annual-water-chestnut-pulls-2026/
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SUMMARY:iMapInvasives Training & Guided Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join the Long Island Invasive Species Management Area (LIISMA)\, the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock (UUCSR) and the Port Washington Watershed Biodiversity Coalition for a hands-on workshop and nature walk. \n\n\n\nThis event participants can expect to learn how to use iMapInvasives\, a mobile-friendly platform used to report and track invasive species across the region. After a brief training session\, we will head out for a guided walk to practice identification skills in the field. \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\n\nLocation: 48 Shelter Rock Road\, Manhasset\, NY 11030\n\n\n\nContact: 516-627-6560 | uucsr.org\n\n\n\nRegistration: Space is limited! Please register online here to secure your spot.\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring: Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a smartphone with the iMapInvasives app pre-installed if you wish to practice reporting during the walk.
URL:https://liisma.org/event/imapinvasives-training-guided-walk/
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