FL-PRISM Terrestrial Working Group Minutes
September 25th, 1:00pm-2:30pm
Finger Lakes Institute, 601 S. Main Street, Geneva, NY
Present: Albrecht, Sylvia (Citizen Activist); Harman, Jon (DOT); Lyons, Jessi (CCE); Staychock, Emily (CCE); Deller, Mary B
(FL National Forest); Ferrare, Kristina (CCE); Don Cook (NYSFOLA)
Absent: Amatangelo, Kathryn (The College at Brockport, SUNY); Nelson, Walt (CCE, Genesee Finger Lakes Nursery
Landscape Association); Gilman, Bruce (FLCC and Muller Field Station Director); Duckett, Robert; Gibbs, John (FL
National Forest); Ginenthal, Jules (Cornell Plantations); Hargrave, Rebecca (SUNY Morrisville); Riehl, Marcus (OPRHP);
Sheridan, Emily (DEC); Stalter, Anna M (CCE); Wunderlich, Michele (CCPD); Yardley, Tracy; Burnes, Pauline (DOT);
Whitmore, Mark C. (Cornell University); Ginenthal, Jules (Cornell Plantations); Gorman, Jason (FLLT); Natale, Bruce
(Cayuga Co.); Sullivan, Kristy (CCE);
Meeting Facilitator: Hilary R. Mosher, Scribe: Emily Staychock, Time Keeper: TBD
MEETING OBJECTIVE: To prioritize terrestrial-related IS needs, goals, and outputs for strategic planning session.
FL-PRISM Terrestrial Working Group Agenda
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Welcome and meeting objective
 Meeting Objective: To prioritize terrestrial-related IS goals and outputs for strategic plan
Review of minutes from 7/10/14
Approve objective and outcomes for Terrestrial WG
Comments: None
Motion to accept: Emily Staychock
Second: Jon Harman
Approval of Agenda- including objective for group
Comments: None
Motion to accept: Emily Staychock
Second: Jon Harman
Facilitate review of 7/10/14 action items
ACTION ITEM: Sylvia to send information about the native plant guide
(Jessi sent this one: http://www.hgcny.org/docs/Guide-2014.pdf)
ACTION ITEM: Walt to send information about the native plants and sellers in the region
(attached to email, excel spreadsheet)
ACTION ITEM: For review- group will review the FL-PRISM structure document and provide
comments/edits via email (attached, pages 8 and 9)- all in favor, none opposed
ACTION ITEM: For review- group will review the FL-PRISM ED/RR document and provide
comments/edits via email-- TABLED
ACTION ITEM: Group will propose contact point for each county/region for POC person for
FL-PRISM- Soil and water conservation districts to be the contact for some counties- ask
them- identify leads for the group to use as POC for group (Terrestrial)—Hilary to be POC for
terrestrial group. Hilary to develop an on-going chart for POCs for TIS- so many counties that
this group will need to be helpful for the POC
ACTION ITEM: Individuals will designate three or four people who can serve as an expert for
presentations/conferences/etc.
MaryBeth- once or twice a year- knapweed, spotted is spotty, hybrid is of concernbiocontrol not there yet, population studies- test some control ideas- monitor rare plants
Lead
HWA- expert- pressing issue on the National Forest- looking for control it on the Natl Forestinsecticide that can be used, but also looking at biocontrol
What species have limited distribution and we can impact their populations for control (low
end of invasion curve)- MB looking to share information. Hilary to send NY NH- Imap contact
information to MB- this will increase the amount of information availability about infestation
incredibly! Botanical inventories-OLD BUSINESS
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Determine priority areas of concern
Look for areas where the infestation is low on the invasion curve and our effort can make a
difference—i.e., Japanese knotweed in the Natl Forest is very low abundance
Easily accessible areas for recreation where the plant can be spread—highly probably areas
(HPAs) for invasion
Edge of ecological important communities
Transportation corridors/right aways
Japanese stiltgrass found in one spot on the Nat’l Forest
Hilary to send a note to FL-PRISM asking where Japanese stiltgrass is located within the FLPRISM
Water supply protection- i.e., Onondaga Co., Livingston and Ontario Counties, etc., i.e., HWA
NEW BUSINESS
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Expert to speak at the next Terrestrial WG meeting
Spring—Wayne Co. come to Sylvia’s property—3mi south of Zurich Bog
Hanley Field Preserve HWS- 100 acres on Cayuga Lake
Aphis- biocontrol- Paul Wrege
Presentation about using goats for sheep control—sylvapasturing—Bret Chedzoy – Emily to
forward contact information—
Schuyler Co. South Stevens Pasture—interesting to have him speak about what he is doing
on his property and Nat’l Forest
US Corp of Engineers, Tonawanda-HydrillaThe difference between controlling invasive species and restoring areas- how to go about
and plan for both- the need is there, few people know the different.
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Identify terrestrial-specific needs for FL-PRISM
-Research priorities to be sent to NYS ISO of ISC- continue support of research for terrestrial
invasive species and control- lots of great stuff is going on so there needs to be financial
support for these projects- sustained funding is key here for research and control initiatives
--mini-grant opportunities is highly valuable for the 17county region with many, many, TIS
needs
-Management needs for next field season- as needed and identified
-Restoration needs- as needed and identified
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AES- actively managing Seneca Meadows- Sylvia to send contact information
Develop terrestrial-specific goals/outcomes for FL-PRISM—tabled for next meeting—Hilary
to develop a draft for goals and outcomes here
Agency Activity Report
FL-PRISM Updates and Working Group Reports (Pages 3 and 4)
Partner Updates (not in particular order)
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Cayuga Lake Watershed Hydrilla Project – (page 5,6)
Cayuga County (page 6)
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CCE Onondaga County- EAB Task Force 101 (page 6)- Fayeteville Arbor Fest- invasive pest
display- not well attended but had 20-25 conversations with homeowners- managing ash this
Saturday- sportsman field days- IS information- good event in the past- reaching people out
in the woods, already with head down and looking- seed collection workshop- handful of
volunteers, attended- not a good seed year for ash- to help id for appropriate sites for seed
collection in the future—Oct 7th- EAB task force 101- Jessi organizing NYS Fairgrounds in the
Home and Arts Building- help communities establish task force and see the needs- Recipients
of funding through the FL-PRISM to ramp up work on HWA in Skaneateles and other hemlock
stands in FL region—setting up monitoring plots in the Clarke Reservation and Green Lakes
SP, FLLT—expan monitoring into new locations- another grant due on Set 30th to establish
insecotries for predator beetles of HWA- excited about this opportunities- involve many
homeowners and community members—goes beyond traditional outreach mechanism—
MaryBeth to connect Tim Noon to Kristina about this project.
Sylvia
Don Cook- WNY and FL-PRISM will be presenting at the NYSFOLA conference in Cuba, NYlake associations – there will be representatives from 18 different lake associations- things
that they can do- constructive things that can be done to tackle invasive species issues. Don
lives on Honeoye Lake- Nancy Mueller from NYSFLA- group of seasons volunteers for
questions
The College at Brockport
DOT—Nothing DOT-related. In Canada camping and the park employees stopped to check
out their kayaks and inform them about the importance of keeping invasive species out of
their waterways. Park was really diligent about asking whether they clean, drain, dry because
they don’t want to see invasive in the Great Lakes and into small, Canadian lakes.
CCE Monroe County/Finger Lakes Nursery Landscape Association
FLCC
CCE Yates –plan an EAB task force for a larger region versus only county-specific task forcesSteuben Co has an active environmental board—want to combine Schuyler/Yates/Ontario
EAB task force—Japanese knotweed removal activity with Keuka College- Emily to send
information about this program- MB to share removal methods—cut, let it grow, spray it,
burned the dead stuff and still it is not dying—Hilary to ask Rob for his removal methods for
Japanese knotweed
FL National Forest- NY has a PRISM, VT does not have this structure- more informal group of
people in VT- an exotic group that pushes legislation for exotics- people in NY are not aware
of the issue of exotics. Seems there is a lack of awareness of IS issues- Highway Sups seem
unaware of issue- outside of frame of awareness—how do we make this connection with
people for IS issues? In VT there are many uninfested locations where in the FL NF there are
few places that are not infested—rare American bittersweet- uncommon plant in FLNFmore red tape in NY to apply herbicides- permitting is different than VT- plant has to be on
the label in order to apply a certain herbicide—She keeps a VT pesticide license, but not NY
because as a State employee, she doesn’t pay in VT- NY makes you continually pay for
licensing- you must be licensed in VT to contract this work out, but not in NY
Cornell Plantations
SUNY Morrisville
NYS PARKS
DEC Coastal Initiative
Cornell
FLLT
Training issue- outside the scope of awareness for managers- need to address this!
Other
Action item identification and follow-up plan
Adjourn
Next MEETING DATE/TIME: January 21st, 1pm
To do: action item(s) from today’s meeting: 9/25/14
 ACTION ITEM: MB looking to share information. Hilary to send NY NH- Imap contact information to
MB- this will increase the amount of information availability about infestation incredibly! Botanical
inventories—
 ACTION ITEMS: Hilary to send a note to FL-PRISM asking where Japanese stiltgrass is located within
the FL-PRISM
 ACTION ITEMS: Presentation about using goats for sheep control—sylvapasturing—Bret Chedzoy –
Emily to forward contact information—
 ACTION ITEM: AES- actively managing Seneca Meadows- Sylvia to send contact information
 ACTION ITEM: Send research priorities for TIS to be sent to NYS ISC
 ACTION ITEM: Hilary to develop a draft for goals and outcomes for TIS
 ACTION ITEM: MaryBeth to send contact information to Kristina for Tim Noon for HWA work
 ACTION ITEM: Hilary to ask Rob for his removal methods for Japanese knotweed
To do: action item(s) from 7/10/14 meeting
ACTION ITEM: Sylvia to send information about the native plant guide
(Jessi sent this one: http://www.hgcny.org/docs/Guide-2014.pdf)
ACTION ITEM: Walt to send information about the native plants and sellers in the region
ACTION ITEM: For review- group will review the FL-PRISM structure document and provide comments/edits via email
ACTION ITEM: For review- group will review the FL-PRISM ED/RR document and provide comments/edits via email
ACTION ITEM: Group will propose contact point for each county/region for POC person for FL-PRISM
ACTION ITEM: Individuals will designate three or four people who can serve as an expert for presentations/conferences/etc.
Tabled Item(s)
Determining Annual Work Plan and Strategic Plan
Finger Lakes -N/S distinction
AdministrativeCall for roles for working group (Chair, Vice-chair, Secretary, Liaison to Steering Committee)
at the next meeting—TABLED
Develop terrestrial-specific goals/outcomes for FL-PRISM
Developed by the Terrestrial WG on 7/10/14, Adopted on 9/25/14
Purpose of Terrestrial Working Group:
 To guide terrestrial- specific invasive species priorities, determine highly probable areas for invasion and engage
in invasive species research
 The TWG will develop a terrestrial-focused work plan and invasive species management plan.
 The TWG will assist in the prevention of new invasive species into the region, focus on early detection/rapid
response of invasive species and support the steering committee as needed.
 A secondary focus of this working group will be on the containment and management of established invaders
within the region and provide information on terrestrial invasive species of concern, conferences, workshops,
and literature to the E&O committee.
 Engaging in regional research on IS
 Promoting the FL-PRISM as a central clearinghouse for TIS
Some of the possible strategies to accomplish the objective(s):
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Prevent new invasions through rapid detection and eradication of new invasions of plants
Manage invaded areas
Promoting native planting (i.e., as landscaping) thereby decreasing potential for invasion
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Collaborate and network with regional invasive species educational institutions
Inventory, survey and map populations of invasive plants
Restore sites where weed management and control have occurred
Monitor changes and evaluate management results
Priority List from 7/10/14
List developed from group:
Mugwort
Sweet midge
Brown marmorated stink bug
Field bindweed
Bittersweet x III
Swallow-wort x IIII
Wild parnsip x III
Knotweed x II
Hogweed x II
EAB x II
HWA
Honeysuckle
FROM Pauline Burnes (DOT) submitted electronically
Hogweed
Purple loosestrife
Common reed
Wild and cow parsnip
Update from FL-PRISM-- ACTIVITIES SINCE LAST MEETING:
Presentations:
Cornell Cooperative Extension, Monroe County,
7/17/14
What Lurks Beneath, Sodus Point, 8/21/14
Loon Lake, Steuben County, 8/30/14
The College at Brockport, 9/10/14
Early detection of Hydrilla in the north end of Cayuga
and Seneca Lakes, Sam Burrell, Research Student at FLI
Groundtruthing swallowwort in the Finger Lakes, Abby
Dylag, Research Student at FLI
Using GIS to determine HPAs for EAB invasion, Joe
Sylvia, Research Student at FLI
iMap Trainings:
Ganondagan State Historic Site, Employees, 7/28/14
Yates County CCE, Lake Association Members, 8/13/14
The College at Brockport, Students in ENV 405/505,
9/10/14
Surveys:
Cayuga Co. Clam Survey, Owasco Lake, 8/8/14
Floating Classroom, Hydrilla Hunt, 8/5/14
Invasive Control:
Water Chestnut Pulls, Braddock Bay Marine Park,
8/1/14, 8/14/14, 8/25/14, 8/28/14, and 9/5/14estimated 5 tons of water chestnut removed from Bay
Donation Secured:
Pontillos, 4 large pizzas
Wegmans, $50 gift card
Dunkin Donuts, $60 in coffee and donuts
Tim Horton’s, $50 in coffee and donuts
Genesee Valley Audubon Society, 3 sheet pizzas and
soda
Tabling:
Loon Lake Social, Steuben County, 7/26/14
BassMaster Elite, Union Springs, 8/21-8/24
Research:
Outreach Materials:
Helped edit the Weeds Watch Out, CCE Onondaga
County
FL-PRISM redesigned brochure
Website contract for design and development- In
progress. Same web designer for APIPP and SLELO will
be the web developer for FL-PRISM. Details to come
Attached list of references for printing
County Meetings:
Schuyler County- attending
Cayuga County- attending
Steuben County- attending
Livingston County- attending
Ontario County- by proxy, Nadia Harviex
Seneca County- Meeting cancelled- next meeting
October 2014
Chemung County- Meeting Cancelled- next meeting
October 2014
Monroe County- Meeting Cancelled- next meeting
October 2014
Onondaga County- on list for meeting agenda, and
minutes
Wayne County- on list for meeting agenda, schedule,
and minutes
Working Group Reports:
Agricultural Working Group- last meeting: 8/7/14, next
meeting, 9/25/14. Status update: developed priority
organisms of concerns and in process of identifying best
outreach materials specific to ag pests
Aquatic Working Group- last meeting: 9/15/14, next
meeting: Dec 3rd. Status update: developed purpose
statement, strategies to accomplish goals, priority tasks,
species list and priority areas to consider. Group
nominated roles for the group which included: Hilary
Mosher, Chair; Gene Little, Vice- Chair; Michele
Wunderlich, Secretary; Liason to Steering Committee,
James Balyszak
Education and Outreach WG: last meeting: 9/15/14,
next meeting: Dec 3rd. Status update: determined E&O
needs for the FL-PRISM and develop outcomes for
outreach programs for the FL-PRISM
Steering Committee- last meeting: 7/21/14, next
meeting: 9/29/14. Status update: developed purpose
statement, structural statement and strategies to
accomplish objective. Strategic planning session set for
October 23rd and 24th at FLCC with a contracted
facilitator. This will be the framework from which the 5yr strategic plan will be developed. Steering Committee
reviewed structural documents including early
detection/rapid response flow chart, structure
document, and annual plan.
THREE UPDATES FROM PARTNERS (Submitted via email)
1. Hydrilla Task Force of the Cayuga Lake Watershed, Project Updates
September 15, 2014
OUTREACH/EDUCATION and PREVENTION:
 SCOTT KISHBAUGH: NY Statewide Hydrilla Hunt webinar hosted on August 7th. Organized by TNC, NYSFOLA, and
DEC. Webinar hosted and recorded online. Recording available for viewing on WebEx
(https://nethope.webex.com/nethope/lsr.php?RCID=5d443d23f750494cb9febcab4b75abed). Similar format as last
year with intro material, background on the hydrilla problem (Scott), biology of hydrilla (Bob Johnson), monitoring
for hydrilla and hydrilla hunters (Gregg Sargis), infestations overview of Cayuga and WNY (Jennifer Tait and James),
iMap reporting (Jennifer Dean). NYSFOLA will post information/materials from webinar. 1.5-hour presentation and
Q&A. Getting more info on where hydrilla is and is not. Providing info to DEC and increasing likelihood of early
detection. 50-60 participants (hosting larger number that those listening on the line). Initial reporting has been
positive, with no hydrilla finds.
 Cayuga Lake Watershed Network (CLWN) and Floating Classroom (FC) Updates: Hydrilla hunter cruises hosted by
Floating Classroom in Ithaca and extending to the northern parts of the lake. Cruises have been full of volunteers,
monitoring for hydrilla. Coordination w/ CLWN to connect with volunteers for additional hydrilla hunter volunteer
efforts throughout the season. CLWN has hosted monthly North/South conference calls, including representatives
from Cayuga, Seneca, and Tompkins Counties. Greatly helps to update regions regarding ongoing IS activities.
 CLWN attended Bassmaster/Fish Cayuga tournament at north end of Cayuga Lake in August. 4-day event, well
attended. Overall, attendees were receptive and curious about hydrilla/IS information. Some push back from
anglers, saying that hydrilla infestation is beneficial to bass fishing. Need to ensure that we are welcoming to the
boating/angling community. Not blaming them for spread, but reinforcing that they can be the first line of defense
against IS introduction/spread.
 Next HTF outreach meeting to be held on September 16th
 Outreach to community regarding Sonar treatments in Cayuga Inlet and Fall Creek. Treatment notifications sent to
mailing lists. Very successful community outreach this season, particularly to businesses along Cayuga Inlet. Creation
of inlet business treatment notification mailing list was beneficial*
Monitoring/Management:
TREATMENTS:
 Treatment in Fall Creek occurred on July 17th. Initial Aquathol treatment was applied via airboat, johnboat, and
backpack. Follow up water quality monitoring/sampling showed quick drop in Aquathol-K concentrations. Not
completely sure that retention time and concentration levels were on target. Bob is continuing to monitor Fall Creek
treatment zone. Some viable hydrilla growth still observable near Cascadilla Boat Club docks in Fall Creek.
 Closure/Treatment in Cayuga Inlet occurred on July 29th. Initial Aquathol treatment was applied via airboat,
johnboat, and backpack. Treatment went very smoothly and was completed in one day. Follow up water quality
monitoring/sampling showed excellent Aquathol-K concentration levels and retention time. Anticipate an effective
and successful treatment in Cayuga Inlet. Bob will continue monitoring Inlet treatment zone to assess hydrilla die-off
and treatment efficacy.
 Follow-up Sonar treatments in Fall Creek (8/14) and Cayuga Inlet (8/26) planned. Will coordinate w/ HTF, Allied
Biological, and NYSDEC to finalize logistics. Working w/ Eve (City Intern) to update/post herbicide signage in FC and
Inlet treatment zones. HTF updated notification signage and sent out 24hr notifications (as required by DEC
permits).
Fall Creek: Sonar pellet treatment in Fall Creek went smoothly. Water monitoring has shown that FC Cove area
concentration/retention time is not on target (very low). Bump treatment occurred in Fall Creek cove area on 9/2.
Water monitoring will give good indication whether or not pellet treatment in this area is effective. Adjustments will
be made as needed.
Cayuga Inlet: Sonar treatment in Cayuga Inlet is underway. Pellets applied to Linderman Creek and Allan Treman
Marina area. Injection units installed and turned on. Will be monitored by SePRO and Allied biological. First Sonar
conference call for treatment review will be held on 9/4. Adjustments to treatment rates will be made as needed.
MONITORING/SAMPLING (Bob Johnson):
 Fall Creek (FC): Remains a challenging treatment area. Nothing growing in golf course lagoon and Stewart Park
pond. Areas enclosed by barriers have good treatment. Will be going in FC proper and wetland area. See if they can
find hydrilla prior to Sonar pellet treatment. Some live plants in FC channel after initial Aquathol-K treatment.
 Cayuga Inlet: Will be checking very carefully for any regrowth. Expecting not to find anything due to effective
Aquathol-K treatment in Inlet. In the past, we have not observed hydrilla regrowth in the Cayuga Inlet following
initial Aquathol-K treatment.
Southern Shelf of Cayuga Lake: Approx. 1m deep throughout. Hydrilla found in SE corner again this season (2
patches, adjacent to 2013 removal and benthic barriers). Remediation in August 2013 involved hand removal of patches
and installation of benthic barriers. Visibility in the southern shelf has been very poor this season due to heavy rains and
outflow. Checked on Monday 8/11, positive hits of hydrilla found by rake-toss, two of them fragments (suspected from
growing plant). Third location found hydrilla pieces on rake, and confirmed observation on patch. Approx. 5-6 inch tall
hydrilla, Locations in same general area as last season. Observed nothing at locations where benthic barriers were
placed in 2013. Sediment has buried mats from last season. Appears that there was no regrowth under
2. CAYUGA COUNTY UPDATES
The Cayuga County Department of Planning and Economic Development and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cayuga
County held an Emerald Ash Borer and Ash Tree Identification training on July 17th.
The Cayuga County Asian Clam Task Force with assistance from the Finger Lakes Institute and the FLPRISM conducted a
survey of Asian clams in the north end of Owasco Lake on August 8th.
The Owasco Lake Watershed Specialist and Assistant Owasco Lake Watershed Inspector inspected boats during the
Governor's Challenge at Owasco Lake on Saturday August 23rd.
3. EMERALD ASH BORER TASK FORCE 101
Tuesday October 7, 2014
NYS Fairgrounds
Art and Home Building, Demonstration Kitchen
Agenda
12:30 – 1:00 am: Registration
1:00 – 2:00 pm: Why EAB deserves a Task Force (biology, spread and control issues)
2:00 – 3:00 pm: What can a Task Force do for you? Panel Discussion.
 What can a task force accomplish?
 What can organizations and individuals contribute to a Task Force?
 How are Task Force groups structured?
 Task Force case studies
3:00 – 3:15 pm: Break
3:15 – 4:30 pm: Who should be on your Task Force?
 Outline possible stakeholders
 Facilitated meet and greet of regional stakeholders (National Grid, DPW Superintendents, Supervisors and
Mayors, DEC representatives, tree committees, environmental interest groups, DOT, Soil and Water, Extension,
Planning departments, etc).
4:30 Adjourn
Education and outreach materials available online:
http://www.nyis.info/?action=bugs_and_blights#B&B Poster
http://www.nyis.info/user_uploads/files/Bugs%20&%20Blights%20brochure.pdf
http://massnrc.org/pests/albdocs/ALBLookalikes_Massachusetts.pdf
http://www.gainvasives.org/pubs/insectflyer.pdf
http://www.nybg.org/files/scientists/rnaczi/Mistaken_Identity_Final.pdf
http://www.fs.fed.us/ne/morgantown/4557/cindy/InvasiveSpeciesFieldGuide.pdf
http://mipn.org/WhyShouldICareBrochure,PlayCleanGo.pdf
http://www.mda.state.mn.us/plants/pestmanagement/weedcontrol/terrestrial.aspx -- very cool site layout!
http://na.fs.fed.us/fhp/invasive_plants/weeds/
http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/eco/invasives/fish_guide_final.pdf
http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/assistance/backyard/treecare/forest_health/invasivespeciesinsert.pdf
http://www.anstaskforce.gov/Documents/AIS_Field_Guide_Finalweb.pdf
http://www.paseagrant.org/projects/pennsylvanias-field-guide-to-aquatic-invasive-species/
http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/65408.html
Also…
http://www.cayugacounty.us/DoingBusiness/WaterQualityManagementAgency/WeedsWatchOut/Invasi
veAquaticPlants.aspx
Steering Committee
 To guide the 5-yr strategic planning process, plan and set overall direction for priority areas and IS and ensure that major goals
and timeline are achieved. Set annual work plan and monitor progress which may include tracking timelines and evaluation
procedures. Provide strategic direction and coordination for the four working groups and serve as a liaison for the NYS IS Council
and IS TF
Structural Statement
 The steering committee will be made up of representatives from the Finger Lakes PRISM with an interest in the mission of the
FL-PRISM. The working groups represent the larger stakeholder group. The structure of the PRISM, the steering committee and
working groups is designed to ensure equality in decision-making for the Finger Lakes region (see structure document).
Agriculture Working Group
 To create agriculture- specific priorities for invasive species management and prevention, determine highly probable locations
and conditions appropriate for invasion and develop agricultural invasive species management plan. This working group will
develop an agriculture-focused work plan, support best management practices intended to reduce or control invasive species,
and support the steering committee as needed.
Aquatic Working Group
 To develop aquatic- specific invasive species priorities, determine highly probable areas and create an aquatic invasive species
management and work plan.
 The AIS working group will help in the prevention of new invasive species into the region, focus on early detection/rapid
response of AIS and support the steering committee as needed.
 The AWG and FL-PRISM will serve as the direct point of reference for AIS and establish a simple and effective means for
preventing, detecting, reporting, eradicating and managing priority AIS of concerns
 To develop a robust website that serves as a clearinghouse for AIS issues (prevention, detection, response, management,
eradication) in the Finger Lakes region.
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A secondary focus of this working group will be on the containment and management of established invaders within the region
and provide information about conferences, workshops, and literature to the E&O WG.
Education and Outreach Working Group
 To establish a strong connection between FL-PRISM and the general public, volunteers, institutions of higher education, NGOs,
agencies and other stakeholders.
 To promote FL-PRISM in a way that fosters awareness of our mission; generates interest in being a partner; enhances visibility
within agencies, and the Finger Lakes region to increase general knowledge (detection, prevention, control) of invasive species.
 The E&O WG will educate the Finger Lakes community on invasive species issues and provide the tools necessary to make sound
management decisions.
 The E&O WG will determine appropriate means for education and outreach based on resources available.
 The E&O WG also seeks to demonstrate to the general public and others the mutual benefit of investing human and economic
resources in the FL-PRISM.
Terrestrial Working Group
 To guide terrestrial- specific invasive species priorities, determine highly probable areas for invasion and engage in invasive
species research
 The TWG will develop a terrestrial-focused work plan and invasive species management plan.
 The TWG will assist in the prevention of new invasive species into the region, focus on early detection/rapid response of
invasive species and support the steering committee as needed.
 A secondary focus of this working group will be on the containment and management of established invaders within the region
and provide information on terrestrial invasive species of concern, conferences, workshops, and literature to the E&O
committee