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Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership

Our mission is to promote education, prevention, early detection and control of invasive species to limit their impact on the ecosystems and economies of the Catskills.

CRISP 2025 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS IS Now Closed

The deadline for proposals was 5:00PM on January 15th, 2025.

Priorities for the CRISP Request for Proposals were identified in the CRISP 2022 Strategic Planning as the following:

• Early Detection/Rapid Response for Tier 1 or Tier 2 Species

• Raise public awareness of Tier 1 and/or Tier 2 Species

• Improve the scientific understanding of the extent, ecological impact and, effective controls of invasive species in the CRISP region

See Previously Funded Projects

The CRISP 2023 ANNUal Report is available

Click the button below to learn about the challenges and successes CRISP faced in 2023!

Invasive species

 
 
 

CRISP REGION

Spot an invasive species? Let us know.

Report sightings

 

CRISP reports invasive species observations to iMapInvasives, where scientists and land managers from around the world can view the distribution of invasive species throughout New York and other states.

You need an account to report sightings in iMapInvasives. You can sign up for one here. If you want to report an invasive species without an iMapInvasives account, you can always let us know about it here.

iMapInvasives is an on-line, GIS-based data management system used to assist citizen scientists and natural resource professionals working to protect our natural resources from the threat of invasive species. In New York, it is sponsored by the New York Natural Heritage Program.

 
 

CRISP NEWS & UPDATES 

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CRISP on the front lines: Invasive Species Emerging in the Catskills
What Do Chilean Sea Bass, Orange Roughy, and Copi Have in Common? It’s All in the Name!
What Do Chilean Sea Bass, Orange Roughy, and Copi Have in Common? It’s All in the Name!
CRISP is Now Hiring Invasive Species Strike Team Technicians for the 2023 Field Season
CRISP is Now Hiring Invasive Species Strike Team Technicians for the 2023 Field Season
CRISP Strategic Planning Focus Group Discussions

The Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership (CRISP) strategic planning effort is organizing Focus Group Discussions of stakeholders to encourage input on the strategic direction and activities of CRISP to best manage its resources going forward. 

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Alert: New Mile-A-Minute Infestation Found in Woodstock

Mile-A-Minute (Persicaria perfoliata) is a highly invasive, herbaceous annual vine native to eastern Asia.  It was unintentionally introduced in contaminated soil into the United States in Pennsylvania and Maryland in the 1930’s.

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Watch Out for Oak Wilt

In 2016 oak wilt was found at new locations in Islip, Riverhead, Southhold, Brooklyn and Canandaigua in addition to a known location in Glenville, New York. 

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Internship Experience with CRISP

This summer I was given the opportunity to work with the Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership (CRISP) through an internship offered by The Student Conservation Association (SCA). During my internship I worked on a variety of outreach programs at local school districts, fairs, and on the web.

Swan Lake Water Chestnut Removal

Last week the CRISP team went out to Swan Lake in Sullivan county to check out the status of the water chestnut infestation.  The infestation covered a substantial portion of the lake, about 120 acres out of 395. 

Aquatic Invasive Training

On June 21st I went to a training on aquatic invasive species. The training was at a research station along the Delaware River, on the Pennsylvania border.

The Reservoirs are Open!

Yesterday, Carrie and Kersten got the chance to go canoeing on the Pepacton Reservoir!  

 
 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 
 

Invasive spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula)

 

Want to help?

CRISP is looking for volunteer Lanternfly Spotters to monitor for Spotted Lanternfly. Spotted Lanternfly is an invasive pest from Asia that feeds on 100 plant species including tree-of-heaven and threaten's New York's apple and grape crops.

 
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