APIPP staff regularly organize and participate in working groups consisting of partners and volunteers to support and set priorities for invasive species work in the Adirondacks. 

Aquatic Invasive Species Working Group

For over 15 years a group of professional staff who work on aquatic invasive species (AIS) issues have been meeting to collaborate and discuss invasive species issues that impact Adirondack lakes and streams. Meetings focus on sharing information, aligning resources, and finding synergies between programs that have a central focus on AIS issues.  From time to time, specific projects are advanced like the importance of having a watercraft inspection stewardship program or joint comments on regulations to protect Adirondack waters. The group meets quarterly. If you are interested in joining, please contact APIPP’s aquatic invasive species manager.

Conservation Communicators Roundtables

Twice a year, APIPP’s communications manager organizes a roundtable discussion with communications professionals from across the Adirondack Park. The meetings are an opportunity for conservation communicators to network, share strategies, and discuss topics like file management systems, electronic newsletter content, and writing and distributing press releases. If you are interested in joining, please contact APIPP’s communications manager.

Lake George Hemlock Coalition

Hemlocks across the Lake George watershed are being threatened by an invasive insect called hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA). Left unchecked, HWA is likely to kill most of the hemlock trees in this area within a generation. Fortunately, nonprofit organizations, research institutions, and public agencies in the Lake George region are pooling their expertise and resources through the Lake George Hemlock Coalition. The coalition is using proven strategies to implement an action plan to protect priority hemlock areas.

You can read more about the coalition's work here.