Species of Concern: Four Case Studies of Invasive Species That Are Headed for the Adirondacks

Species of Concern: Four Case Studies of Invasive Species That Are Headed for the Adirondacks

Invasive species are constantly on the move and keeping them from entering the Adirondacks is important to protecting the forests and waterways of the region. Join the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program for an in-depth look at four invasive species—spotted lanternfly, small carpetgrass, hydrilla, and quagga mussel—whose presence have been confirmed in areas near the Adirondack region. “Species of Concern: Four Case Studies of Invasive Species That Are Headed for the Adirondacks” will feature two experts who have seen the negative impacts of the four species firsthand. Amy Slentz, the Aquatic Invasive Species Program Manager for the Finger Lakes PRISM, will cover two aquatic invasives, hydrilla and quagga mussel, and Ryan McClean, the Terrestrial Invasive Species Project Manager for the Lower Hudson PRISM, will cover two terrestrial species, spotted lanternfly and small carpetgrass. Webinar participants will learn how to identify the species, the negative impacts of the species, and steps everyone can take to keep the species from spreading.