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Adirondack
Invasive Species Awareness Week Adirondack communities and organizations will celebrate the 8th annual ISAW July 7 - July 13, 2013.
WHY Invasive plants and animals threaten Adirondack lakes, ponds, rivers, and forests, which are precious resources that underwrite the economy of many communities through recreation, tourism, forestry, and numerous other uses. WHAT Learn about the issues surrounding invasive species (both plant and animal, aquatic and terrestrial) and about the importance of native biodiversity in the Adirondacks by attending workshops, field trips, lectures, and control parties. WHO Hundreds of citizens of all ages across the Adirondack region. WHERE Nature centers, natural areas, lakes, rivers, agricultural fields, parks, campgrounds, institutions of higher learning, natural history museums… WHEN The second week of July every year. HOW Plan an activity for adults or youth. Attend a lecture. Visit a display. Lend a hand during an invasive species control project. Be involved.
Ongoing (Paul Smith’s Boat Stewardship Program) Be sure to visit with the boat stewards located at boat ramps across the Adirondack region from the Paul Smith’s Watershed Stewardship Program and learn how you can stop the spread of aquatic invasive species. Stewards are located at the following areas: White Lake, Hollywood Hills (First Lake), Fourth Lake, Seventh Lake, Stillwater Reservoir, Limekiln Lake, Eighth Lake Camp Ground, Raquette Lake Village, Burke’s Marina (Raquette Lake), Forked Lake, Long Lake, Saratoga Lake, Cranberry Lake, Tupper Lake, Meacham Lake, Upper St. Regis Lake, Lake Flower, Lake Placid, Lake Placid Village, Rainbow Lake, Second Lake, Osgood Lake, Little Clear Pond, Hoel Pond. Ongoing (Passport to Stewardship, Adirondack Region) A week-long activity at 13 boat launches. Become a Watershed Steward Deputy! Spend some time with the boat launch steward learning about the AIS in our region to earn a WSP t-shirt. How it works: Watershed Stewardship Program stewards are present at the following boat launches. Visit at least 5 during Invasive Species Awareness Week, learn about an aquatic invader at each site, and have your Boat Steward Passport stamped. When you collect 5 stamps, visit the steward at either Raquette Lake Village or Lake Flower (Saranac Lake Village) to redeem your passport for a spiffy Volunteer Steward t-shirt! Participating boat launches (all week coverage in bold, otherwise part-week coverage, including weekends): Cranberry Lake, Fourth Lake, Lake Flower, Lake Placid, Long Lake, Rainbow Lake, Raquette Lake, Second Pond, Seventh Lake, St Regis Lake, Tupper Lake, Burke’s Marina (Raquette Lake), Stillwater Reservoir. Sponsored by the Paul Smith's College Adirondack Watershed Institute Watershed Stewardship Program All Day (Paul Smith’s Visitor Interpretive Center) Stop by the VIC to learn about invasive species with a Paul Smith’s Watershed Steward.
Sunday,
July 8, 2012 1:30p.m. – 3:00p.m. (Nature Walk, Point Au Roche State Park) Attendees will be led on a guided walk, which will highlight terrestrial and aquatic invasive plants and animals within the Point Au Roche State Park, the ecological and economic ramifications of such species and spread prevention measures the public may utilize. Attendees are asked to meet next to the Point Au Roche Nature Center and to wear suitable footwear and clothing. All ages are welcomed.
Monday,
July 9, 2012 11:00a.m. - 3:00p.m. (Display, Lake George Visitors Center) Stop by the Lake George Visitor Center to learn all about invasive species, including Lake George's newest invader, the Asian clam. Sponsored by the Lake George Association
Tuesday,
July 10, 2012 11:00a.m. - 3:00p.m. (Display, Lake George Visitors Center) Stop by the Lake George Visitor Center to learn all about invasive species, including Lake George's newest invader, the Asian clam. Sponsored by the Lake George Association
Wednesday,
July 11, 2012
Thursday,
July 12, 2012 11:00a.m. - 3:00p.m. (Display, Lake George Visitors Center) Stop by the Lake George Visitor Center to learn all about invasive species, including Lake George's newest invader, the Asian clam. Sponsored by the Lake George Association 1:00p.m. – 3:00p.m. (Training, Invasive Plant Management for Landowners, Saranac Lake, Town Hall) Landowners are encouraged to attend this training to learn more about troublesome terrestrial invasive plants such as Japanese knotweed and garlic mustard and see first-hand how to manage them on your property. Also, meet the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program's Terrestrial Regional Response Team and see them demonstrate how they manage invasive plants throughout the Adirondack region. RSVP by July 9th to Sarah Walsh at sarah_walsh@tnc.org or 518-576-2082 x120. Sponsored by the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program
Friday,
July 13, 2012 11:00a.m. - 3:00p.m. (Display, Lake George Visitors Center) Stop by the Lake George Visitor Center to learn all about invasive species, including Lake George's newest invader, the Asian clam. Sponsored by the Lake George Watershed Association
Saturday,
July 14, 2012 All Day (Check A Boat and Win a T-shirt, Raquette Lake Village boat launch, Lake Flower state boat launch) Visitors are invited to interact with Watershed Stewards and take a chance at inspecting a boat for hidden invaders. If you clean the boat of all invaders and recite some important facts about aquatic invasive species (we’ll coach you), you win a Volunteer Lake Steward T-shirt! Sponsored by the Paul Smith's College Adirondack Watershed Institute Watershed Stewardship Program 10:00a.m. – 11:30a.m. (Paddle Against Invasive Species, Village of Speculator Park) Join Conservation Educator, Caitlin Stewart, to learn about the ecology and management techniques of terrestrial and aquatic invaders and how they can adversely impact our economy, ecosystem, and recreational enjoyment. Bring your canoe or kayak (etc.), paddles, life vest, water, snacks, sun screen, sun glasses, water shoes, rain gear, pruning shears. Put-in by the bridge at the Village of Speculator Park off Rt. 30 near the pavilion and ball field.Sponsored by the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District 10:00 a.m. – (Presentation, Forest Pest Threats, Lake George Land Conservancy Office, Bolton Landing) This informational lecture will provide an overview of current invasive forest pest infestations, what steps landowners and citizens can take to prevent the spread of the species, what the effects of the invasive infestations are (both long term and short term) through a variety of different lenses, and how to identify invasive infestations. Sponsored by the Lake George Land Conservancy 8:00 p.m. – (Presentation, Forest Pest Threats, High Peaks Information Center, Lake Placid) Tom Colarusso, APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine Officer will speak about forest pests such as Asian longhorned beetle and emerald ash borer as part of the High Peaks Lecture Series. Sponsored by the Adirondack Mountain Club
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