The Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership (CRISP) strategic planning effort is organizing Focus Group Discussions of stakeholders to encourage input on the strategic direction and activities of CRISP to best manage its resources going forward.
Read MoreMile-A-Minute (Persicaria perfoliata) is a highly invasive, herbaceous annual vine native to eastern Asia. It was unintentionally introduced in contaminated soil into the United States in Pennsylvania and Maryland in the 1930’s.
Read MoreIn 2016 oak wilt was found at new locations in Islip, Riverhead, Southhold, Brooklyn and Canandaigua in addition to a known location in Glenville, New York.
Read MoreThis summer I was given the opportunity to work with the Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership (CRISP) through an internship offered by The Student Conservation Association (SCA). During my internship I worked on a variety of outreach programs at local school districts, fairs, and on the web.
Read MoreLast week the CRISP team went out to Swan Lake in Sullivan county to check out the status of the water chestnut infestation. The infestation covered a substantial portion of the lake, about 120 acres out of 395.
Read MoreOn June 21st I went to a training on aquatic invasive species. The training was at a research station along the Delaware River, on the Pennsylvania border.
Read MoreYesterday, Carrie and Kersten got the chance to go canoeing on the Pepacton Reservoir!
Read MoreYesterday, June 6, our summer interns Carrie Carson and Kersten Laveroni represented CRISP at Bennett Elementary during their Earth Day. Sixth grade teacher, Mr. Savatgy organized a great event and had a turn out of about 15 presenters of very diverse topics.
Read MoreFunding from Environmental Protection Fund Grants for urban community forest projects to provide environmental, economic, and social benefits, and improved quality of life for New York State residents are being made available.
Read MorePlanting native species is a great way to prevent invasive species infestations. Check out CRISP's 2012 Plant Sales Page to find a sale in your area.
http://catskillinvasives.com/index.php/news/native-tree-and-shrub-sales/
Read More2010 CRISP Annual Report Released 3/1/2011
2011 Ash Tree Street Inventory Project
Emerald Ash Borer Sentinel Tree Project - see video below for a demonstration of how to peel a tree to look for EAB galleries with Nate Siegert of the US Forest Service
Read More2011 CRISP Request for Proposals was released.
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