SWCD Blog
Buffers and BIG Birds!
Have you seen those tubes sticking up out of the grass around Cortland County? They are always found along a stream or river and have a very important job. Inside those tubes are seedling trees and shrubs! The trees and shrubs are planted in order to establish...
Invasive Species Awareness Week: Spotted Lanternfly Saturday
What is it? The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is a large insect that originates from Asia. The insect is about an inch long in length. It has long pink-grey wings with black spots. Their eggs begin hatching in June, and adults are active until about October....
Invasive Species Awareness Week: Found an Invasive Friday
So now that you know how to identify the invasive species that are taking over our area, what do you do if you find one? It is really important for researchers, government agencies, and other organizations to know where invasive species are and how they are spreading....
Invasive Species Awareness Week: They’re on the Move Thursday
They’re on the move and we need your help to stop them! There are lots of invasive species that have not yet reached Cortland County, but have been found nearby. The yellow floating heart (Nymphoides peltata) is a perennial, rooted, aquatic invasive plant that...
Invasive Species Awareness Week: What’s in the Water Wednesday
Today at 10AM, Don Fisher, Little York Lake Preservation Society, will give a lake association’s perspective and experiences on the chemical treatment of their lake to control starry stonewort. For information go to...
Invasive Species Awareness Week: Terrestrial Tuesday
Terrestrial invasive species are non-native plants, animals, and other organisms that evolved to live on land. Terrestrial invasive species include plants, vertebrates, invertebrates, and pathogens and diseases. Terrestrial invasive plants include trees, shrubs,...
Invasive Species Awareness Week: Mitigation Monday
Invasive species are continually becoming a larger problem in Central New York. The most effective and cost efficient way to manage invasive species is prevention. It is very important for each and every one of us to do our part! Some strategies that everyone can...
Invasive Species Awareness Week: Stop The Spread Sunday
Invasive Species Awareness Week is an annual educational campaign that strives to guide education and outreach programs. Invasive species are non-native plants, animals, or microorganisms that have been introduced intentionally or unintentionally to new habitats. They...
Invasives in Your Aquarium?
Zebra Mussels and Moss Balls Zebra mussels, an invasive species, have recently been discovered in "Moss balls" used in aquariums and sold locally. Improper disposal of these balls of algae could introduce these invasive mussels into new areas. Learn how to properly...
Living Snow Fences
Looking for a natural and long term solution to drifting snow and excessive wind? A living snow fence just might be the answer. A snow fence functions by slowing wind velocity and reducing the wind’s ability to transport snow. When the wind is disrupted by the...
