CAPITAL REGION PRISM

2022 Capital Region PRISM
Requests for Proposals is Now Open

The Capital Region PRISM is seeking Request for Proposals (RFP's) for the 2022 calendar year. The PRISM has a dedicated amount of funding for partner organizations throughout the Capital Region for invasive species related projects. Awarded projects must be located or serving areas within the boundary of the Capital Region PRISM.

For More Information Please Check Out The CR-PRISM Request For Proposal Page.

Requests for Bid
Capital Region PRISM Strategic Plan Revision
Coming Soon

The Capital Region PRISM hosted by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County is seeking solicitations for a consultant to facilitate a review and update of the PRISM’s Five-Year Strategic Plan. The PRISM on a regional scale is charged with the prevention and management of invasive species. The PRISM collaborates with partners to increase the capacity to slow and prevent non-native species from causing harm to our environment, economy, and to our way of life. The Capital Region PRISM is funded by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and is financially supported by the Environmental Protection Fund.

Release Date: December 6th, 2021
Bids must be submitted by January 6th 2022 9:00 am EST.
For More Information and Bid Request Documents Please Click Here.

Contact Kristopher Williams kbw44@cornell.edu for all questions and comments. Documents will be opened and recorded at the CCE of Saratoga County 50 West High Street Ballston Spa NY 12020 on the date and time of the deadline for submission.

What are Invasive Species?

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.

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.

Upcoming Events

Events Calendar

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: To Be Filled
Email:
Phone: 518.885.8995 ext. 2211

Outreach Coordinator: To Be Filled
Email:

Aquatics Coordinator: Lauren Henderson
Email: ljh257@cornell.edu
Phone: 518.885.8995 ext. 2215

To Join our ListServ, send an email to:
cce-capitalprism-l-request@cornell.edu

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

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 contact a prism coordinator and will will add you to our list.

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.

Cornell Cooperative Extension Saratoga County
50 West High St.
Ballston Spa, NY 12020

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation provides financial support to the Capital Region PRISM via the Environmental Protection Fund.