More state & country programs

New York
State contacts: Marilyn Jordan, mjordan(at)tnc.org [Science]; Bill Jacobs, bjacobs(at)tnc.org [Science]

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Prevention throughout the Adirondacks (posted July 2004) 

With few access routes, the Adirondacks are one place in New York where preventative measures to control invasive species can be taken before widespread infestations are established. The Nature Conservancy's Adirondack Chapter in New York and its partners, which collectively make up the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program (APIPP), are monitoring, mapping, and implementing controls for more than half a dozen non-native, invasive plant species throughout the Adirondacks. Invaders such as purple loosestrife, Japanese knotweed, Eurasian watermilfoil, and water chestnut reproduce and spread rapidly, displacing our native plants and animals. APIPP's early detection and monitoring efforts lead to cost-effective and permanent control; and the link between early detection and eradication is awareness. In addition to a rigorous inventory and control program, the APIPP regional cooperators facilitate outreach activities to inform and engage the public to help care for the lands and waters of the Park through prevention and management strategies. Informed residents, volunteers, agency staff, and participating organizations are all critical to APIPP's early detection and rapid response program in the 6-million-acre Park.
Read about this multidimensional program!

Contact:
Hilary Oles [holes(at)tnc.org, 518-576-2082]

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Creating a "Weed Management Area" (posted July 2004) 

In order to address invasive species issues more thoroughly and effectively, the staff at the Long Island Chapter (New York) determined that the most effective use of time and resources would be to create a multi-partner "Weed Management Area." They were able to engage other partners in this program, and among other achievements were able to mount a multi-pronged outreach campaign. The documents in this area comprise a "how to make your own WMA" tutorial!
Read about this program!

Contacts:
Marilyn Jordan [mjordan(at)tnc.org]
Bill Jacobs [bjacobs(at)tnc.org]