Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership

Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership The Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership (CRISP), hosted by the Catskill Center CRISP is hosted by the Catskill Center.

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. We are one of eight Partnerships for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM) in New York State. For more information about the Catskill Center and the work that the organization does throughout the Catskill region in stewardship, collaboration and inspiration, please visit www.catskillcenter.org

A big thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers that helped wrap up the 2026 NYS Invasive Species Awareness Week at o...
06/16/2026

A big thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers that helped wrap up the 2026 NYS Invasive Species Awareness Week at our second annual Frogbit pull!

With your help, we were able to pull over 300lbs of invasive European frogbit (Hydrocharus morsus-ranae) this Saturday, helping to slow its spread in the Upper Susquehanna Watershed.

Thank you to our partners at Otsego County Conservation Association and Capital Region PRISM for helping us organize and put together such a successful NYISAW event!

🐝 Celebrate National Pollinator Week with Native Plants! 🌼Native plants feed pollinators. Invasive plants can displace t...
06/15/2026

🐝 Celebrate National Pollinator Week with Native Plants! 🌼

Native plants feed pollinators. Invasive plants can displace them.

While some invasive plants may provide nectar, they often crowd out the diverse native plants that bees, butterflies, moths, hummingbirds, and other pollinators rely on for food, shelter, and reproduction. When invasive species take over, they reduce biodiversity and disrupt the relationships that have evolved between native plants and local wildlife over thousands of years.

This National Pollinator Week, consider adding native plants to your garden or landscape. Great pollinator-friendly choices for the Catskills include:

🌿 Joe-Pye W**d
🌿 Wild Bergamot
🌿 Butterfly W**d
🌿 Swamp Milkweed
🌿 Goldenrods

By planting native species and managing invasive plants, we can help create healthier habitats for pollinators and strengthen the resilience of our local ecosystems.

🐝 Every native plant added to the landscape is a step toward a healthier Catskills for pollinators, wildlife, and people.

🌊 Clean. Drain. Dry. It’s that simple and it’s PlayCleanGo Awareness Week 💧This week is all about raising awareness of h...
06/11/2026

🌊 Clean. Drain. Dry. It’s that simple and it’s PlayCleanGo Awareness Week 💧

This week is all about raising awareness of how invasive species spread and how simple actions can protect the places we love. After a day on the water, your kayak, boots, or fishing gear can carry tiny hitchhikers like invasive plants, animals, and pathogens to the next stream or lake. In the Catskills, that can have lasting impacts on fragile aquatic ecosystems.

Before you head home or to your next spot, clean off debris, drain all water, and let your gear dry completely to help stop the spread 💚

👉 Take action this week and beyond, learn more by visiting: https://playcleango.org/take-action/playcleango-awareness-week/

🌿 What’s hitchhiking on your boots? It’s New York Invasive Species Awareness Week, a reminder of how small actions can m...
06/09/2026

🌿 What’s hitchhiking on your boots? It’s New York Invasive Species Awareness Week, a reminder of how small actions can make a big impact.

Tiny seeds, plant fragments, and soil can cling to your boots, bike tires, and even your dog, spreading invasive species from one trail to another without you even realizing it. In places like the Catskills, this is one of the most common ways invasives move into new areas and take hold.

The fix is simple: brush it off, clean your gear, and stay on trail to help stop the spread 💚

👉 Want to take it a step further? Join us for a hands-on volunteer day by checking out :https://www.catskillinvasives.com/events

🌿 It’s New York Invasive Species Awareness Week!Join us in taking action to protect the Catskills by getting involved in...
06/08/2026

🌿 It’s New York Invasive Species Awareness Week!

Join us in taking action to protect the Catskills by getting involved in hands-on stewardship. As part of our Learn & Plant Volunteer Series, our final session, Why Stewardship Matters in a Changing Catskills (June 13th, 9 AM–1 PM), highlights how invasive species, climate change, and other pressures are reshaping our ecosystems and why volunteer efforts are more important than ever.

From removing invasive plants to restoring native habitat, every action makes a difference in building resilient forests and communities 💚

👉 Click below learn more and register: https://givebutter.com/learn-and-pull-volunteer-series-Final-Day-on-the-Ashokan-Rail-Trail

Look-Alike Alert 🌱Young Garlic Mustard can sometimes be mistaken for Common Blue Violet when plants first emerge in spri...
06/02/2026

Look-Alike Alert 🌱

Young Garlic Mustard can sometimes be mistaken for Common Blue Violet when plants first emerge in spring.

Garlic Mustard (invasive)
• Leaves smell like garlic when crushed
• Heart-shaped leaves with scalloped edges
• Small white flowers in spring

Native Violets
• No garlic smell
• Leaves are smoother and rounder
• Purple, white, or yellow flowers that support pollinators

Knowing the difference helps stop invasive plants from spreading while protecting native wildflowers that support pollinators and forest ecosystems.

Learn more about invasive plants at https://www.catskillinvasives.com/terrestrial-plants

🌿 Help Protect Our Waterways During New York Invasive Species Awareness Week! 🌿Join CRISP, the Otsego County Conservatio...
06/01/2026

🌿 Help Protect Our Waterways During New York Invasive Species Awareness Week! 🌿

Join CRISP, the Otsego County Conservation Association (OCCA), and the Capital Region PRISM on June 13th from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM for a volunteer event focused on removing invasive European frogbit from local waterways.

European frogbit forms dense floating mats that block sunlight, reduce oxygen levels, and negatively impact native aquatic plants and wildlife. By helping remove this invasive species, you'll make a direct difference in protecting healthy aquatic habitats.

💧 Learn about invasive species management
🌱 Contribute to local restoration efforts
🤝 Volunteer alongside fellow conservationists

📅 June 13 | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

🔗 Register and learn more: https://givebutter.com/NYISAW-Frogbit-Pull-with-OCCA-and-CR-PRISM

Bringing firewood to your campsite? Think twice. 🔥Moving firewood might seem harmless, but it can spread invasive insect...
05/28/2026

Bringing firewood to your campsite? Think twice. 🔥

Moving firewood might seem harmless, but it can spread invasive insects and tree diseases to new forests.

Pests like the Emerald Ash Borer can hide inside firewood and travel long distances when wood is transported. Once introduced, they can cause serious damage to forests across the Catskills and beyond.

As you head out to camp, help protect our forests:

🔥 Buy firewood where you burn it
🔥 Burn it completely on site
🔥 Leave leftover firewood behind

Small choices like this help stop invasive pests from spreading.

Are you camping in the Catskills soon? Help share this with others!

Seeing chewed leaves and wondering what’s happening in the forest? You might be surprised to learn how resilient a tree ...
05/26/2026

Seeing chewed leaves and wondering what’s happening in the forest? You might be surprised to learn how resilient a tree can be, even under severe defoliation.

Join the Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership (CRISP) for a hands-on Learn & Plant Volunteer Series session: Spongy Moth in the Catskills on May 30th from 9 AM–1 PM along the Ashokan Rail Trail. You’ll take a closer look at spongy moth activity, what it means for forest health, and how these outbreaks impact the Catskills, then put your knowledge into action through hands-on stewardship work.

Come learn, get your hands dirty, and help protect our forests 💚

👉 Click here learn more and register: https://givebutter.com/learn-and-pull-volunteer-series-Spongy-Moth-in-the-Catskills

Invasive species often work together.When one invasive pest or plant weakens a forest, it can create opportunities for o...
05/19/2026

Invasive species often work together.

When one invasive pest or plant weakens a forest, it can create opportunities for other invasive species to move in.

In the Catskills, Emerald Ash Borer has killed large numbers of ash trees. As these trees die and the forest canopy opens, more sunlight reaches the forest floor, creating ideal conditions for invasive plants like Japanese Barberry, Multiflora Rose, and Garlic Mustard to spread.

At the Ashokan Rail Trail, Emerald Ash Borer devastated sections of forest, and the loss of ash trees allowed invasive shrubs and vines to take over the understory.

That’s why CRISP volunteers are helping restore forest functions by removing invasive plants and planting native trees that can eventually rebuild the forest canopy and support healthier, more resilient ecosystems.

Interested in helping restore native forests? Volunteer with CRISP and make a real impact on Catskills landscapes. Visit catskillinvasives.com/events to learn about volunteer opportunities.

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43355 State Highway 28
Arkville, NY
12406

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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