Destructive zigzag sawfly found in St. Lawrence Co. By Mike Lynch An insect that leaves a distinct mark on elm leaves is one of the newest terrestrial invasive species to be discovered in New York, but scientists are still determining what its … [Read more...] about Elm trees, already vulnerable, face additional threat
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Ask a scientist: Spotted lanternfly
Rebecca Bernacki gives overview of invasive insect that's making appearance in Adirondack region By Mike Lynch First found in the U.S. in Pennsylvania in 2014, the invasive spotted lanternfly has been spreading in the Northeast in recent years. … [Read more...] about Ask a scientist: Spotted lanternfly
No boat left behind
Boat stewards work to ensure smooth transition to mandatory inspections, although staffing remains an issue By Zachary Matson Boat stewards Jim Reynolds and Kevin Kennedy chatted a recent Friday morning with longtime friends and neighbors as … [Read more...] about No boat left behind
Future-proofing our landscape
Tips for planting trees that will thrive in the midst of climate changes By Megan Plete Postol The changing climate has shifted weather patterns in small ways. Those minor changes, over time, have begun to affect the landscape of the … [Read more...] about Future-proofing our landscape
APA seeks public comments on invasive species management changes
State officials seek more flexibility in choosing eradication methods By Gwendolyn Craig The state Department of Environmental Conservation seeks more flexibility in managing invasive species on state land, prompting the Adirondack Park … [Read more...] about APA seeks public comments on invasive species management changes
ASK A SCIENTIST: Invasive Species
DEC’s Bureau of Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health Research Scientist Jessica Cancelliere By Megan Plete Postol Research scientist Jessica Cancelliere works within the New York State Department of Conservation’s Bureau of Invasive Species … [Read more...] about ASK A SCIENTIST: Invasive Species