CAPITAL REGION PRISM
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Capital Region PRISM​​

PARTNERSHIP FOR REGIONAL INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT
Employment applications are now being accepted for the 2021 Watercraft Inspection Steward Program.
Seasonal Positions:
Watercraft Steward Supervisor
Lead Watercraft Stewards
Watercraft Stewards
For more information on each positions and to apply, please visit the 
​Watercraft Inspection Steward Program ​page.

What are Invasive Species? 
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Invasive species are any non-native species (plant, animal, microbe, etc.) that have the ability to cause harm to the environment, economy, and/or human health. 
Capital Region PRISM
Species of Concern

Pathways of Introduction and Spread

  • International Shipping
  • Vehicles-Cars, Boats, Trains, etc.
  • Clothing and Shoes
  • Pet and Wild Animal Transfer
  • Waterways and Storm Events

Role of the PRISM

The Capital Region Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM), is hosted by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County. The PRISM is financially supported through the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation via the Environmental Protection Fund.
 
We are a not for profit quasi-government agency that is built on partnerships made up of representatives from state and local agencies, not for profit organizations, and citizen scientists. 
​​The Capital Region PRISM provides services in eleven counties in the New York State Capital Region:  Albany, Columbia, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Schenectady, and parts of Fulton, Herkimer, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington.
 
Our functions include, but are not limited to:
Coordination of partner efforts
Recruiting and training citizen volunteers
Delivering education and outreach programming
Establishing early detection and monitoring networks
Implement eradication and control efforts
Provide funding for invasive species work ​
 
​If you are interested in partnering with our organization, please contact us.
 
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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Upcoming Events
Contact a Coordinator

PRISM Coordinator: Kristopher Williams 
Email: kbw44@cornell.edu
Office Phone: 
518.885.8995 (ext. 2218)
Work Cell: 518.321.0189

Terrestrial Coordinator: Nicole Campbell  
Email: ​nlc64@cornell.edu

Phone: 518.885.8995 ext. 2211

Outreach Coordinator:   Lauren Mercier
Email: ​
lnm47@cornell.edu

Aquatics Coordinator: Lauren Henderson    
Email: ​ljh257@cornell.edu
Phone: 518.885.8995 ext. 2215
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Join our Network!
Volunteer or Partner with the PRISM!
We welcome the participation of regional organizations, agencies, and individuals that have a common goal of stopping the spread of invasive species. To volunteer please fill out an application and return it to a member of the PRISM staff. 

The PRISM listserv is a great way to stay connected and up to date on all things invasive species. To join the listserv, please email cce-capitalprism-l-request@cornell.edu with 'join' as the subject line (no quotes) and nothing in the body of the email, including signatures.  You will receive a confirmation email when your request is processed successfully.

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

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​Cornell Cooperative Extension Saratoga County
50 West High St.
Ballston Spa, NY  12020
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation provides financial support to the Capital Mohawk PRISM via the Environmental Protection Fund. ​
Hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County.  Website ©2019 Capital/Mohawk PRISM
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PRISM Coordinator: Kristopher Williams 

Email: kbw44@cornell.edu

Office Phone: 
518.885.8995 (ext. 2218)

Work Cell: 518.321.0189



Terrestrial Coordinator: Nicole Campbell  

Email: ​nlc64@cornell.edu 

Phone: 518.885.8995 ext. 2211


Aquatics Coordinator: Lauren Henderson

Email: ​ ljh257@cornell.edu

Phone: 518.885.8995 ext. 2215

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Education & Outreach Coordinator: 


Lauren Mercier

Email: ​lnm47@cornell.edu



Click here to meet our staff!

To Join our ListServ, send an email to: 

cce-capitalprism-l-request@cornell.edu

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Type "join" in the subject line with no quotes and do not ​leave a ​message or signature in the message box.

Capital Region PRISM

​50 West High Street


Ballston Spa, NY 12020

  • Home
  • Event Calendar
  • Species of Concern
  • RFP
    • 2021 Request for Proposals
    • Framework For Response
    • NY Invasive Species Prioritization Map
    • 2021 RFP Questions
    • 2018 Partner Project Spotlight
  • About Us
    • Staff
    • Partners
    • Watercraft Inspection Steward Program
    • Invasive Species Prevention Zones
  • Reports
  • Resources
    • Identification
    • Management
    • Restoration
    • Webinars and Videos
    • Quarterly Newsletter