Announcement
The Capital Region PRISM is seeking Request for Proposals (RFP's) for the 2023 calendar year.
In order to supplement the great work that is already being done by our partners, we are able to offer subcontracts on behalf of the NYSDEC through a Request for Proposals (RFP). The RFP process provides a method for the CR-PRISM to share and leverage limited resources within the partnership. In addition, the RFP process allows the CR-PRISM to help execute the goals and objectives that further our 5 Year Strategic and 2023 Work Plan. The RFP is not a grant program, and all project proposals are subject to NYSDEC Invasive Species Coordinate Unit approval prior to being awarded for funding. Contracts are also subject to insurance requirements through the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County.
For the application and supporting documents please check out our RFP page.
Seasonal Positions
The CR-PRISM is seeking seasonal natural resource workers to participate in invasive species prevention, early detection, control, and restoration efforts. Positions will be rolled out and posted over the next four months. Click the links below and please check back frequently for additional positional applications.
(1) One AIS Watercraft Inspection Assistant Supervisor
(12) Twelve Watercraft Inspection Stewards
TBA: (3) Three Invasive Species Technicians
The Capital Region PRISM is seeking Request for Proposals (RFP's) for the 2023 calendar year.
In order to supplement the great work that is already being done by our partners, we are able to offer subcontracts on behalf of the NYSDEC through a Request for Proposals (RFP). The RFP process provides a method for the CR-PRISM to share and leverage limited resources within the partnership. In addition, the RFP process allows the CR-PRISM to help execute the goals and objectives that further our 5 Year Strategic and 2023 Work Plan. The RFP is not a grant program, and all project proposals are subject to NYSDEC Invasive Species Coordinate Unit approval prior to being awarded for funding. Contracts are also subject to insurance requirements through the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County.
For the application and supporting documents please check out our RFP page.
Seasonal Positions
The CR-PRISM is seeking seasonal natural resource workers to participate in invasive species prevention, early detection, control, and restoration efforts. Positions will be rolled out and posted over the next four months. Click the links below and please check back frequently for additional positional applications.
(1) One AIS Watercraft Inspection Assistant Supervisor
(12) Twelve Watercraft Inspection Stewards
TBA: (3) Three Invasive Species Technicians
Current Species Highlight
Beech Leaf Disease (BLD)
Beech Leaf Disease is a relatively new pathogen of beech trees and kills both native and ornamental species throughout the landscape. BLD was first reported in Ohio in 2012, and has since spread into nine more U.S. States and one Canadian province. There are still many unknowns associated with this disease (including the exact mechanisms of spread), but there is an association with a foliar nematode known as Litylenchus crenatae mccannii. BLD is especially threatening in New York as beech/birch/maple is the predominant forest type of NY, and beech is one of the most common tree species in the entire state. BLD causes damage to a tree’s leaves, leading to reduced vigor and eventually leading to tree mortality. BLD can kill beech of all ages and size classes, and unlike beech bark disease (BBD), kills both native and ornamental beech species. Mortality typically occurs in 2-3 years in younger trees and can take 6-10 years in older and larger trees. You can easily survey for BLD by walking along a trail with beech trees and looking up into the canopy as you go. The symptoms of BLD (as seen in the gallery) can be visible from May until the leaves fall off (which is very late in beech) and are most easily noticed by looking up into the canopy. If you think you have seen signs of BLD:
If you have questions about your trees, email photos and location information to foresthealth@dec.ny.gov. Or you may the Forest Health Diagnostic Lab via phone at 1-866-640-0652 For more detailed information from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, including known locations, current control efforts, and look-alikes, click here (leaves website) |
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What are Invasive Species?
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Report an invasive Species
iMapInvasives is an online mapping tool that provides statewide invasive species distribution information to natural resource managers, scientists, and citizens. Learn about the program and start contributing data by attending an iMap training session. To schedule a training for staff, volunteers, or the public, please contact PRISM staff.
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PRISM Coordinator: Kristopher Williams |