The latest projects in liisma
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
Notes from the Field, October 2023
From the shores of coastal plain ponds to vine-covered hillsides, the LIISMA team continued the field season into October with phragmites removal and kudzu monitoring. When the LIISMA team returned
Notes from the Field, September 2023
In September, the LIISMA Team hit the ground running with many early detection and rapid response projects, made possible with the help of partners. First, the team visited Caumsett State
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
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
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
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.
