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Capital Region PRISM​​

PARTNERSHIP FOR REGIONAL INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT

Capital Region PRISM Invasive Species Strategic Planning Survey

Dear Partners and Community Members,
Since 2013, the Capital Region PRISM has worked with many people and organizations to address invasive species in the Capital Region. We have come a long way in that time, thanks to you! The Capital Region PRISM is revising our Five Year Strategic Plan; a guiding document that sets forth our mission, goals, and priority objectives for work.  Because addressing invasive species in our large and diverse region depends on working together, we are conducting a survey to better understand why people are concerned about invasive species in the Capital Region, the ways people and organizations address invasive species, and how they want to work with the PRISM.  As a partner or community member of the PRISM we hope you will take the survey to help shape the PRISM's work in the next five years. The survey should take about 10 minutes to complete.
  •  Take the Survey


Current Species Highlight

Spongy Moth (Formerly known as gypsy moth)
The spongy moth is a defoliating insect native to France and originally introduced in the US in 1869.  Generally preferring to feed on the leaves of oak trees, they also feed on apples, maples, hickories, birches, pines and much more. 

Caterpillars eat young, tender leaves in the spring, and in outbreak years can lead to mass defoliation.  Typically however, the leaves will regrow (albeit somewhat smaller) by midsummer allowing the tree to continue photosynthesizing as normal.

For a fact sheet from the Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences NYS Integrated Pest Management Program, with information about  identification, control, when you should worry and more, click here (leaves website).

For the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation fact sheet with information on phenology, control options, helping trees recover from outbreak and more, visit the DEC fact page here (leaves website).

For the leaflet from the USDA Forest Service with detailed information on life history, natural enemies, control and bio-controls and more, click here.

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. 

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
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: Sam Schultz
Email: ss986@cornell.edu​

Phone: 518.885.8995

Outreach Coordinator: Addison Kubik
Email: ​ask263@cornell.edu

Phone: 518.885.8995 ext. 2219

Aquatics Coordinator: Hannah Coppola  
Email: ​hwe22@cornell.edu
Phone: 518.885.8995 ext. 2215
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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.


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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Become an Environmental Steward.
Check out these national campaigns to learn more about how
you can stop the spread of invasive species!

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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 Region PRISM via the Environmental Protection Fund. ​
Hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County.  Website ©2019 Capital Region PRISM

Our Funding

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​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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​​Cornell Cooperative Extension Saratoga County
50 West High St.
Ballston Spa, NY  12020
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Get In Touch

Contact our Office: (518) 885-8995
Contact a Coordinator: Capitalregionprism@cornell.edu

Capital Region PRISM

​50 West High Street


Ballston Spa, NY 12020

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.

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  • Framework For Response
  • RFP
    • NY Invasive Species Prioritization Map
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  • About Us
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    • Watercraft Inspection Steward Program >
      • WISP Resources
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