Boater numbers up and invasive species numbers down Paul Smith’s College Adirondack Watershed Institute (PSC AWI) released its Annual Stewardship Program for the 2020 boating season. The publication summarizes data on aquatic invasive species (AIS) spread prevention and … [Read more...] about Aquatic Invasive Species Spread Prevention 2020 Annual Report Released
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Aquatic Invasive Species Boat Inspection Numbers Are Up 25% at Adirondack Boat Launches
Adirondack Watershed Stewards are seeing a remarkable increase in the number of watercraft inspections at area boat launches compared with this time last year. Paul Smith’s College Adirondack Watershed Institute (PSC AWI) employs more than 100 seasonal stewards to work with … [Read more...] about Aquatic Invasive Species Boat Inspection Numbers Are Up 25% at Adirondack Boat Launches
Whallonsburg Grange Lyceum to Host Program on the Threat of Invasive Insect Pests
The Whallonsburg Grange Lyceum spring series “Hidden in Plain Sight” continues to look at well-known things from unusual angles and examines objects and ideas that are hidden from plain view. The presentation "Trees at Risk: The Threat of Invasive Insect Pests" will take place on … [Read more...] about Whallonsburg Grange Lyceum to Host Program on the Threat of Invasive Insect Pests
Boat Inspection and Decontamination Stations are Ready for Peak Adirondack Boating Season
Paul Smith’s College Adirondack Watershed Institute (PSC AWI) is offering free boat inspections and decontaminations at more than 60 locations across the Adirondack region to help the public stop the spread of aquatic invasive species. PSC AWI is implementing the New York State … [Read more...] about Boat Inspection and Decontamination Stations are Ready for Peak Adirondack Boating Season
Invasive Japanese Knotweed
On a gorgeous day in May I hiked from Wadhams to Essex on the CATs Grand Hike. While the official hike did not route here I wanted to end at Lake Champlain. While strolling along the lake I noticed a patch of Japanese Knotweed along the shore. Horror struck the pit of my … [Read more...] about Invasive Japanese Knotweed