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Fieldwork in Focus, September 2024
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
Notes From the Field, August 2024
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
Fieldwork in Focus, July 2024
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
Fieldwork in Focus, June 2024
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:
Fieldwork in Focus, May 2024
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
2023 Season Highlights: LIISMA Early Detection and Rapid Response
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
How we work
Long Island Metro Aquatic Invasive Species (LIMAIS)
With this task force, we're teaming up to stop aquatic invaders.
Invasive Species Prevention Zones (ISPZ)
A formal LIISMA designation for a natural area supporting exceptional biodiversity dominated by native species.
The Tier List
A resource that ranks New York's invasive species, so that together we can manage them.
