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WNY PRISM (Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management) is one of eight regional partnerships in New York State created to help prevent or minimize the harm caused by invasive species to New York’s environment, economy and human health.

We work to address invasive species priorities using a coordinated partnership network, for which we provide leadership, technical assistance and opportunities for collaboration. Our goal is to improve, restore and protect local aquatic and terrestrial resources by improving the effectiveness of invasive species management efforts, engaging the public in management actions and increasing awareness of invasive species issues throughout our eight-county region. We are involved in all aspects of invasive species prevention and management and combine and leverage resources to implement the full suite of actions required to address the threat posed by invasive species.

Invasive species pose a significant threat to our environment, economy, and human health. By fostering regional collaboration, the impact of invasive species will be minimized, and the natural resources and beauty of western New York will be preserved.

The WNY PRISM region covers the eight westernmost counties of New York State including Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans and Wyoming, and is the only PRISM region to include two of the Great Lakes: Lakes Erie and Ontario. The eight-county region is home to over 1.5 million people and nearly 6,500 square miles, and contains cultural and urban centers such as Buffalo, Jamestown, Lockport and Niagara Falls. Land dedicated to agriculture includes 1.38 million acres with products ranging from corn and soybeans to wine and cattle. Recreation and tourism results in over 3 billion dollars spent annually with 9.5 million visitors to Niagara Falls and 14.8 million visitors to western New York State Parks.

WNY PRISM was established January 2014 and has quickly become a leader for invasive species management. We have worked with over 200 different partner organizations and look forward to continuing to serve the region. Learn more at https://www.wnyprism.org/.

WNY PRISM is funded by the Environmental Protection Fund through a contract with the Department of Environmental Conservation. We are a sponsored program of The Research Foundation for SUNY at Buffalo State, and are hosted by The Great Lakes Center.