SLELO PRISM, New York: Aquatic Invasive Species Learning Experience

SLELO PRISM invites you to join us for a 3-part learning series to be held this spring and summer (May – June 2024). This training is perfect for, waterfront property owners, lake associations, kayaking groups, seasonal staff, or anyone who wants to learn more about aquatic invasive species (AIS). Participants will be invited to ‘adopt-a-water’ to survey for priority AIS. Continuing Education Credits will be applied for. Fill out the form below to register to attend these sessions. This is a three-part series in which you can choose which sessions to join. 

Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) will be awarded for each session from the following organizations: 

Society for Ecological Restoration (CERP)

Master Naturalist (MN)

• May 22nd, 2024, 6:30-8 PM: Virtual Plant IDTraining (CERP 1 CEU; MN 1 CEU)
  • Learn how to identify invasive and native aquatic plants via webinar.
  • Learn about community science identification tools including iMapInvasives and iNaturalist.
• June 5th, 2024, 6-8 PM: Aquatic Plant Workshop (Keewaydin State Park Marina House) (CERP 2 CEUs; MN 1 CEU)
  • This event is in observance of New York Invasive Species Awareness Week.
  • View preserved and live native and aquatic plants in a classroom setting.
  • Learn how to report observations to iMapInvasives, and use other community science tools.
• June 19th, 2024, 6-8 PM: Pre-Solstice Paddle (Kring Point State Park) (CERP 2 CEUs; MN 1 CEU)
  • Join us for a fun evening on the water to test your new aquatic plant identification knowledge and learn how to survey for and report AIS of interest. *Some kayaks and canoes may be available for use*
  • Learn how to conduct aquatic plant surveys on the water via rake toss.
  • Use our underwater scopes to explore the world below the surface.
  • Practice reporting observations to the iNaturalist and iMapInvasives mobile apps.