Presented by the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program (APIPP), this two hour online workshop will teach participants how to identify APIPP’s "target" and "watched" aquatic invasive species such as Eurasian watermilfoil, hydrilla, and spiny waterflea when you are out on the water. Participants will also learn how to perform simple surveys that detect the presence of these top tier invasive species in lakes and ponds. Detecting infestations early is the best way to conserve aquatic habitats, when invasive plant populations are small and the likelihood of successful eradication is highest.

To date, over 800 citizens have volunteered to survey over 420 Adirondack waterbodies. Their participation each year has established baseline distribution information for the region which helps guide APIPP’s prevention and management efforts. Participants will be matched with potential volunteer opportunities to help APIPP safely survey lakes all across Adirondack Park this summer.