About the Program

The CR-PRISM Volunteer Education & Engagement Program (VEEP) exists to help improve invasive species management across the region by assisting collaborating organizations with priority projects involving invasive species identification, management, and habitat restoration.

The PRISM is seeking to assist collaborators by helping to engage and train their volunteer base to take action. The CR-PRISM will help with management on public, community, and private land holdings (e.g., preserves, parks, and easements) with a volunteer engagement program. The VEEP provides a method and opportunity to share out expertise and experience with groups and entities seeking to control invasive species but don't know where to start. The goal is to increase your efficacy and impact to slow the spread of invasive species while promoting a more sustainable and functioning ecology on a small scale.

CR-PRISM does not work on private residential properties.

Services Offered

• Training of group members, volunteers, or community scientists on
  • Invasive species identification
  • Reporting of invasive species for monitoring (using iMapInvasives)
  • Training and demonstration of best management practices to respond to invasive species.
• Provide basic consultation reviews on proposed projects
  • Provide recommendations to assist prioritizing species and areas for removal and restoration work within a project
• Provide loaner tools and other resources needed to complete desired work actions.
• Safety training prior to conducting work
  • CR-PRISM required a signed waiver of liability before collaborating on a project
• Considerations for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to fund management, restoration, and/or educational signage.

View VEEP Fact Sheet

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