Summer Announcements

Team SLELO is kicking off a busy field season. We're excited to share some updates and invite you to join upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. We also have new job opportunities that may interest you or your networks.

We hope you have a great summer!

~Team SLELO

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Updates

Biocontrol Updates

Team SLELO released 625 Hypena opulenta individuals including 150 adults, 150 pupae, and 325 larvae. Populations were divided evenly and released at Robert Whele State Park and Grenadier Island.

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Connected Lands and Waters (CLAW)

We kicked off our new CLAW initiative in 2023, in which our early detection team conducted 5 field surveys in the Algonquin to Adirondack (A2A) corridor.

This field season we plan to survey Bombay & Brasher State Forests, and Ironsides Island.

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iMapInvasives

From June 26 and July 31 join the biggest mapping challenge of the year! Prizes will be given to those with the highest observations (presence or not detected) for tree of heaven, jumping worm, beech leaf disease, water chestnut, European frogbit, and watercress. The PRISM region with the most records for select species will also get a trophy!

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Volunteer Opportunities

Protect Waters

This opportunity is best for those who enjoy spending time on the water or who own waterfront property. Participants adopt a waterbody to monitor for the presence of aquatic invasive species and report observations to NYiMapInvasives. Training and resources are available.

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Protect Lands

This opportunity is best for those who enjoy hiking, spending time in forests or who own land. Participants take a training to learn to recognize and report priority invasive species to NYiMapInvasives, and survey their favorite hiking trails or forested areas.

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Assist Biocontrol Monitoring

Assist an emerald ash borer biocontrol monitoring program occurring on Wednesdays at 10 AM from June 5th through September 25th at the SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station. No experience is necessary and guidance will be given.

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Join Removal Efforts

What: Manual removal of invasive plants.

When: Kicks off on July 12th, with multiple dates in July and August.

Where: Multiple locations in Oswego & Jefferson Counties.

Details: No experience is needed, and tools will be provided.

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Save the River

Shoreline Cleanup

July 26th-27th help clean up the shorelines of the St. Lawrence River!

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Partner Opportunties

Learn of events and volunteer opportunities hosted by our partners, as well as, SLELO offerings. Win prizes by participating!

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Events

Thursday, July 25th, Oswegatchie River, Heuvelton, NY. Registration is required. Get details.

Friday, August 2nd, Guffin Bay, Dexter, NY. Registration is required. Get details.

Join our partners, at the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program on July 31st, 10-11:30 AM, to learn roadside-specific invasive plant identification skills, spread prevention techniques, and best management practices. This webinar offers 1.25 NYS pesticide credits in categories 3a, 6a, and 9.

July 12th, 10 AM- 1 PM: Yellow Iris Removal Effort at the Lakeview WMA Montario Point Car-Top Boat Launch. Registration required.

July 20th, 8-9 AM TILT Annual Loon Census

August 4th, 4- 8 PM, Thousand Islands Winery: Indian River Lakes Conservancy's Celebration of Lakes

August 10th, 10 AM- 2 PM: Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust Community Picnic

The North American Invasive Species Management Association 32nd Annual Conference will be held September 30th-October 3rd, 2024 in Montana! Get Details.

View the SLELO PRISM events page

Job Announcements & Funding Opportunities

Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program Director (Job ID 55296)
Cornell New York State Water Resources Institute Extension Support Specialist II (Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator)
Save the River Program Coordinator
Fort Drum Invasive Species Technician (email crystal.e.wixon.ctr@army.mil)
Tug Hill Commission: Planner, Municipal Management Consultant, and Planner/Local Government Specialist.
Thousand Islands Land Trust: Community Engagement Coordinator and Conservation Lands Manager
SUNY Oswego Rice Creek Field Station Youth Camp Program Manager
USFW Invasive Species Eradication Funding Opportunity
ReWild Community Gardens Program
Funding Opportunity Document

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