Coping with Biological Invaders in New York.

What is an invasive species?

A species that is non-native to the ecosystem under consideration; and whose introduction causes, or is likely to cause, economic or environmental harm or harm to human health.

Types of Invasive Species

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Agricultural Insect Invaders

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Aquatic Animals

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Aquatic Plants

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Insects

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Pathogens & Parasites

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Terrestrial Animals

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Terrestrial Plants

New York’s Invasive Species Awareness Week 2024.

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Local Help

Use the following search tool to find your local PRISM (Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management). Find out more about PRISMs here.

Partnerships for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISMs)

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation partners with resource managers, non-governmental organizations, industry professionals, recreational groups, and other state agencies to combat invasive species. Eight Partnerships for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISMs) exist across New York State and work to prevent or minimize the harm caused by invasive species on New York’s environment. New York State, authorized under Title 17, Environmental Conservation Law 9-1705(5)(g), has formed and funded PRISMs in their efforts to address invasive species.
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2025 New York Invasive Species Expo
September 14-16, 2025

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Species Listed

The New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Agriculture and Markets (AGM) today announced that the State’s 11th annual Invasive Species...

Native

in one place,

Invasive

in another.