St. Lawrence-Eastern Lake Ontario starts Pledge to Protect initiative
NORTH COUNTRY, N.Y. (WWTI) – This April, the St. Lawrence-Eastern Lake Ontario Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (SLELO PRISM) is encouraging residents and visitors to the Eastern Lake Ontario region to take action for the environment through their Pledge to Protect initiative, which is an outreach campaign designed to inspire everyday environmental stewardship and combat the spread of invasive species.
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With Earth Month officially underway, SLELO PRISM has announced a series of hands-on events, community science tools, and learning resources to assist people of all ages in taking meaningful action.
Highlighted Earth Month Events in the St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario Region:
April 18: Earth Day Celebration & Month of the Military Child – Fort Drum
April 19: Zoo New York Earth Day Celebration – Watertown
April 22: Earth Day Cleanup – Cape Vincent, Fisher's Landing and Ogdensburg
April 25: Arbor Day Celebration with Thousand Islands Land Trust – Cape Vincent
April 26 at 9 a.m.: Watertown Tree Planting at Thompson Park (meet at the Veterans Memorial statue)
May 3: I Love My Parks Day, join events happening across the region and the state
'Whether you're planting native species in your backyard or volunteering at a community event, your efforts help keep our region's ecosystems healthy and resilient,' says Megan Pistolese-Shaw, Education Outreach Coordinator with SLELO PRISM.
In addition to attending events, community members are urged to sign the Pledge to Protect, which is an outreach campaign that urges participants to commit to taking basic steps to prevent the spread of invasive species and support biodiversity. Through this effort, SLELO PRISM provides a plethora of interactive tools to empower the public. You can find a handful of the tools featured in their most recent Protector's Blog and sign up for the Pledge to Protect.
Use the NYiMapInvasives app to report invasive species sightings while hiking, paddling, or exploring the backyard.
Learn about threats to local habitats through immersive story-maps from the NYSDEC and PRISM network.
Explore climate-smart native plant guides from the Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change Network to build pollinator-friendly gardens.
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These Earth Month activities are part of a larger effort by SLELO PRISM and the statewide PRISM network to engage the public in invasive species control and environmental education all year.
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