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​Capital Region PRISM​​

PARTNERSHIP FOR REGIONAL INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT
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​Save the Date for the 2025 Invasive Species Expo! 

Join us on September 14th - 16th, 2025 for the 3rd biennial New York State Invasive Species Expo. This is a fully featured conference all about invasive species that combines indoor and outdoor space within the unique historical architecture of beautiful Saratoga Spa State Park. For more details click here.


​Role of the PRISM

The Capital Region Partnership for Invasive Species Management (CR-PRISM) is a collaborative organization created to address the threat of invasive species. CR-PRISM is a not-for-profit quasi-governmental agency hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County. The CR-PRISM strategically operates across eleven counties and is financially supported by the Environmental Protection Fund as administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC). The Capital Region PRISM is one of eight Partnerships for Regional Invasive Species Management or PRISMs in New York State. New York State.

​The CR-PRISM works in collaboration with partner groups to promote prevention, education, and outreach strategies, create early detection and response networks, and execute best management practices for invasive species control including post-treatment monitoring and restoration actions. In addition, we support research involving studies pertaining to the ecological impact and effective control of invasive species. Work is also conducted to help train volunteers and community scientists in these measures. The goal of these efforts is to protect conservation targets within our communities and slow the spread of invasive species. These initiatives are reflected in the CR-PRISM Strategic Plan 2023-2027.
 
To promote regional cohesiveness to reduce the spread and impact of invasive species, CR-PRISM collaborates with several dozen Principal and Strategic Partners, including Cooperating Affiliates, in a Partnership. Members belong to academic institutions, government agencies, municipalities, not-for-profit organizations, private preserves and parks, land trusts, conservancies, lake associations, agricultural institutions, local businesses, tribal groups, environmental groups, and community scientists. All are welcome. For more information on our Partnership please check out our Partner Invite and Acknowledgement and contact a coordinator.

What are Invasive Species? 
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An invasive species is a species that is nonnative to the ecosystem under consideration, and whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health. The harm must significantly outweigh any benefits.

How do Invasive Species Spread?

Invasive species can spread in a variety of ways, some of them are natural, but many are human assisted. Invasive species seeds and other materials can get on your gear and move from place to place! Some other ways invasive species can spread are:
  • By tagging along on international trade
  • Hitchhiking on vehicles (cars, boats, trains, etc.)
  • Storm events and via waterways
  • Seeds or propagules attached to your pets or wild animals

How do you report an Invasive Species?

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NY iMapInvasives is an online, collaborative, GIS-based database and mapping tool that serves as the official invasive species database for New York State. You can use the iMap mobile app to report invasive species anywhere that you see them!



To learn more about the invasive species ​of New York, click on the guides below.

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Supported by 
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation provides financial support to the Capital Region PRISM via the Environmental Protection Fund. 
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Hosted by 
​​Cornell Cooperative Extension Saratoga County
50 West High St.
Ballston Spa, NY  12020
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  • Home
    • About Us
    • Staff
  • Framework For Response
    • Invasive Species Prevention Zones
  • RFP
    • NY Invasive Species Prioritization Map
  • Reports and Products
  • Species of Concern
  • Partners
  • Events
  • Watercraft Inspection Steward Program
    • WISP Resources
  • Partner Reports
  • Resources
    • Identification
    • CR-PRISM Newsletter