New York Coastlines, Summer 2020
Publications - Articles / Web Extras
Jul 14, 2020
May 31, 2025
Check out stories from the summer 2020 issue of our flagship publication, NY Coastlines, and be sure you're on our e-list to receive our next issue, which is slated for release in the fall to our e-subscribers. We'll send you issues weeks before they're online.
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Redesigned NY Invasive Species Clearinghouse Helps Watercraft Inspection Programs
Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species - Watercraft Inspection - Press Release
May 18, 2020
May 31, 2025
NYSG has enhanced access and added resources to the redesigned New York State Invasive Species Clearinghouse website to support New York’s watercraft inspection steward programs as well as water enthusiasts including recreational boaters.
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New York Coastlines, Early Summer 2019
Publications - Articles / Web Extras
Aug 02, 2019
May 31, 2025
Check out stories from the early summer issue of our flagship publication, NY Coastlines, and be sure you're on our e-list to receive our next issue, slated for release to our subscribers in November.
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In Media: Boaters - Clean, Drain, Dry Helps Slow Aquatic Invasive Species
Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species - Watercraft Inspection - News
Jun 20, 2019
May 31, 2025
Following some of NYSG's easy watercraft inspection steps each time you retrieve your personal watercraft or boat helps slow the spread of aquatic invasive species, maintain the quality of recreational waters, and protect aquatic life habitat.
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On YouTube: Watercraft Inspection - Tips for Initiating & Exiting Boater Interviews
Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species - Watercraft Inspection - News
Jun 06, 2019
Nov 14, 2019
The reason why watercraft inspection - the act of looking for, removing and properly disposing of unwanted aquatic hitchhiking debris - is important is because it helps to prevent the spread of unwanted aquatic invasive species.
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On YouTube: Watercraft Inspection - Dispelling Common Myths
Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species - Watercraft Inspection - News
Jun 06, 2019
Nov 14, 2019
A new video from New York Sea Grant explores some common myths of watercraft inspection, dispelling them one by one.
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On Air: NY Sea Grant Hosting Invasive Aquatic Species Webinar Series
Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species - Watercraft Inspection - News
Mar 01, 2019
Nov 14, 2019
The four NYSG webinars in this series address issues associated with recreational boating as a key pathway in the spread of aquatic invasive species.
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New York Coastlines, Early Winter 2018
Publications - Articles / Web Extras
Dec 19, 2018
Aug 18, 2022
NYSG's latest e-newsletter, New York Coastlines, has come ashore. Check out the Winter '18 edition, which features our latest fellowship as well as stories on coastal tourism, flood resiliency, stewardship, climate challenges and more ...
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Slowing Aquatic Invasive Spread in 2019
Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species - Watercraft Inspection - Press Release
Dec 15, 2018
Nov 14, 2019
Four sessions in the webinar series will address issues associated with recreational boating as a key pathway in the spread of aquatic invasive species.
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NYSG Trains Stewards on Stopping the Spread of Aquatic Hitchhikers
Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species - Watercraft Inspection - News
Aug 10, 2018
May 23, 2023
The stewards at this regional training will be stationed this season in the Lower Hudson River area, though there are nearly 200 stewards placed at waterbodies throughout New York State.
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New York Coastlines, Spring 2018
Publications - Articles / Web Extras
May 11, 2018
Aug 18, 2022
NY Coastlines—NYSG's flagship publication—and its news archive, Currents, highlight news, events and other activities from our coastal program's various research, extension and education endeavors throughout NY's marine and Great Lakes waters.
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NYSG Offers Free Regional Training Watercraft Inspection Steward Trainings in May 2018
Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species - Watercraft Inspection - News
Mar 15, 2018
Nov 14, 2019
Watercraft inspection engages boaters in learning how they can help slow and stop the spread of aquatic invasive species by checking their boats and trailers for debris that may contain AIS.
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New York Coastlines, Fall 2017
Publications - Articles / Web Extras
Oct 23, 2017
Nov 14, 2019
Features include: How Does Sea Grant Benefit You? ... Surveying Lake Ontario Basin communities about springtime flooding ... Are you prepared for the next hurricane or severe storm? ... Also Upcoming Events and other NYSG research, extension and education stories.
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On YouTube: 2017 NY Sea Grant Watercraft Inspection Program Leader Webinar Starts October 19
Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species - Watercraft Inspection - Press Release
Oct 06, 2017
Dec 30, 2020
This new webinar series offers watercraft inspection program leaders and those interested in developing a program the opportunity to learn about exciting, recent advances in aquatic invasive science.
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Publications: Success Stories
Extension - 2017
Mar 06, 2017
Dec 23, 2020
What impacts do Sea Grant have in New York State? New fact sheets show a variety of coastal ecosystem and economic benefits.
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Second Annual Watercraft Inspection Steward Program Workshop
Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species - Watercraft Inspection - Press Release
Mar 21, 2016
Nov 14, 2019
Watercraft inspection engages boaters in learning how they can help slow and stop the spread of aquatic invasive species by checking their boats and trailers for debris that may contain AIS.
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2015 Webinar Series
Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species - Watercraft Inspection
Oct 26, 2015
Aug 22, 2020
Resources are now available from the individual webinar sessions in the series, which focuses on the logistics of starting and managing the watercraft inspection component of a water-based stewardship program.
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New York Coastlines/Currents, 2015
Publications - Articles / Web Extras
May 20, 2015
Sep 18, 2018
On Blog: January - December 2015 (Blog Post)
In a year when we didn't produce our flagship e-newsletter, this blog post serves as a
thorough newsletter-like compilation of news you may have missed from
New York Sea Grant and other NOAA line offices in 2015.
Some additional trending 2015 stories include:
First Ever Long Island Youth Ocean Conservation Summit Comes to Stony Brook University More>>
NY Sea Grant Specialist Dave White Honored as NASBLA ...
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Watercraft Inspection Steward Program Leaders Workshop Set for May 1
Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species - Watercraft Inspection - Press Release
Apr 02, 2015
Nov 14, 2019
This day-long workshop is for those interested in starting a new watercraft inspection program or in standardizing an existing water-based steward program that includes watercraft inspection.
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Launch Stewards Serve Up Another Season of Educating Boaters on Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention
Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species - Watercraft Inspection - News
Dec 16, 2014
Nov 14, 2019
Their main objective was to help prevent or slow down the spread of aquatic hitchhikers by educating boaters and the general public about aquatic invasive species and the detrimental effects these invaders have on the ecosystems where they are introduced.
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2014 NYSG Waterfront Launch Stewards Educating Boaters on Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention
Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species - Watercraft Inspection - News
Aug 07, 2014
Nov 14, 2019
Eight NY college students studying environmental science are educating boaters about preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species this summer via our Launch Steward program.
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On YouTube: Two NY Sea Grant Educators Receive Awards at Great Lakes Network Meeting
Extension - News
Jun 17, 2014
Aug 22, 2020
The Sea Grant conference is also sharing the latest information on invasive species as well as the harmful algae blooms that cropped up around the Great Lakes in 2013.
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Publications Spotlight: How Nesting Birds Avoid Predators
Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species - Watercraft Inspection - News
May 27, 2014
Nov 14, 2019
In this colorful fact sheet, NYSG teamed up with birding experts to describe some of the strategies birds use to protect themselves from their natural predators.
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On YouTube: Sea Grant's Launch Stewards and Related Programs Help Prevent Invasive Species' Spread
Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species - Watercraft Inspection - News
May 15, 2014
Jan 04, 2021
The student-stewards provide watercraft inspection training and public outreach to boaters at select launch ramps along Lake Ontario shoreline spanning seven counties.
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Waterfront Launch Steward Program Needs College Students in 7-County Area
Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species - Watercraft Inspection - Press Release
Mar 19, 2014
Nov 14, 2019
NYSG is looking to hire college and graduate students to serve as 2014 Launch Stewards at waterfront venues in Cayuga, Jefferson, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, and Wayne counties.
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On YouTube: NYSG's Watercraft Inspection How-To Video
Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species - Watercraft Inspection - News
Feb 28, 2014
Aug 21, 2020
In this nearly 7 minute video, NYSG's launch stewards illustrate how you can prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species while enjoying your recreational time on New York's waters.
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NYSG Specialists and Sea Grant Network Campaigns Lauded for Their Successes
Extension - News
Dec 15, 2013
Nov 14, 2019
From a Visionary Career Leadership Award to Two Top 100 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Success Stories, New York Sea Grant specialists are acknowledged for their work in maintaining seafood safety standards and keeping pharmaceuticals, personal care products and invasive species out of New York's waterways.
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On YouTube: NYSG's Launch Stewards Educate on Aquatic Invasives
Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species - Watercraft Inspection - News
Dec 15, 2013
Aug 04, 2020
NYSG's Launch Stewards offered voluntary watercraft inspection education this past summer to motorized and non-motorized boaters at over a dozen launch sites around eastern Lake Ontario.
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On YouTube: Volunteers battle water chestnut growth in Oswego County
Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species - Watercraft Inspection - News
Dec 04, 2013
Aug 04, 2020
As seen on YNN TV, a group of volunteers, including members of New York Sea Grant's Waterfront Launch Steward Program, gathered in Oswego County one Saturday morning in mid-July 2013 to help battle this invasive species that has taken over several bodies of water in that area.
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New Launch Stewards Blog Covers Waterfront from Sodus Bay to Oneida Lake
Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species - Watercraft Inspection - News
Oct 02, 2013
Nov 14, 2019
New York Sea Grant's new Launch Steward Program blog to provide the public with information on how to look for, remove and properly dispose of aquatic species hitchhikers on motorized and non-motorized vessels.
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What is That on My Line & How Do I Report It?
Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species - Watercraft Inspection - News
Sep 30, 2013
Nov 14, 2019
More than 180 aquatic invasive species (AIS) in the Great Lakes are disrupting food webs, degrading aquatic habitats, and displacing native species. Do you know what to do if you find an AIS at the end of your fishing line?
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Help Prevent AIS Spread BEFORE We Pay for Their Management
Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species - Watercraft Inspection - News
Sep 30, 2013
Nov 14, 2019
Boaters and anglers alike can help stop the spread of aquatic invasive species.
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Can We Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers? Here’s How
Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species - Watercraft Inspection - News
Sep 18, 2013
Nov 14, 2019
New York's eastern and southern shores of Lake Ontario and Oneida Lake are being affected by Eurasian water milfoil and European water chestnut, which can reduce property values, harm ecosystems, reduce native habitats where young fish grow, and damage the overall quality of fishing by making entire areas impossible to fish.
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Brochure/Rack Card: Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers! / Clean Boats, Clean Waters
New York Coastlines, Summer 2013
Aug 10, 2013
Oct 09, 2020
This eight-panel brochure and two-panel rack card provide boaters with how-to tips for slowing the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) and profiles for some AIS of concern.
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Water Chestnut Control: Start Early and Continue
Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species - Watercraft Inspection - News
Jun 27, 2013
Nov 14, 2019
NYSG is partnering up in mid-July to help stop the spread of water chestnut. Volunteers are welcome to pitch in for a pull to help remove this aquatic invasive plant where the Salmon River meets Lake Ontario in New York's North Country.
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A Glance at the Aquatic Profile of Sodus Bay
Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species - Watercraft Inspection - News
Jun 12, 2013
Nov 14, 2019
The New York Sea Grant Launch Steward Program has expanded to include Sodus Bay, the largest sheltered bay on Lake Ontario. A popular recreational and tourism area, Sodus Bay is an excellent place for the New York Sea Grant Launch Steward Program to be educating the public about the importance of preventing and slowing the spread of harmful aquatic hitchhikers.
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NY Sea Grant Waterfront Launch Steward Program Expanding for 2013
Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species - Watercraft Inspection - Press Release
Jun 12, 2013
Nov 14, 2019
The summer steward program coordinated by NYSG is expanding from Jefferson and Oswego counties to include waterfront sites in Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, and Wayne counties.
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Students Wanted as New York Sea Grant Launch Stewards
Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species - Watercraft Inspection - Press Release
Mar 27, 2013
Nov 14, 2019
We're looking for a few good college and graduate students to spend the 2013 summer (May-Sept) outdoors as Launch Stewards at venues in Wayne, Cayuga, Oswego and Jefferson counties, including on Sodus Bay, Henderson Harbor, Oneida Lake, and the Salmon River Reservoir. Application deadline is ongoing until positions are filled.
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New Great Lakes Coastal Stewardship How-To Resources
New York Coastlines, Fall 2012
Dec 17, 2012
Nov 14, 2019
NYSG’s new Great Lakes coastal stewardship how-to resources focus on slowing the spread of aquatic invasive species in New York State.
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On Air: College students help fight invasive species
Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species - Watercraft Inspection - News
Sep 20, 2012
Jun 14, 2017
All summer long, the Department of Environmental Conservation and New York Sea Grant were stationing college students at boat launches around New York with, as heard in this audio clip from WRVO Radio, the mission to stop the spread of invasive species.
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Compost Invasive Plants into Organic Fertilizer
Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species - Watercraft Inspection - News
Sep 18, 2012
Nov 14, 2019
Composting is the process of recycling decomposed organic materials into a rich soil known as compost. One specific invasive species that is readily available on Oneida Lake and other local waters for composting is European water chestnut.
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Controlling Sea Lamprey in Lake Ontario Tributaries: A First for New York State
Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species - Watercraft Inspection - News
Sep 17, 2012
Nov 14, 2019
In Lake Ontario, sea lampreys have been causing problems for not only host fish, i.e., the fish they prey on lake trout, whitefish and salmon, but for anglers of those prized sport fish. In an effort to control them, the Great Lakes Fisheries Commission is currently constructing the first-ever fixed-crest, low-head barrier in New York State.
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NOT WANTED HERE! Hydrilla
Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species - Watercraft Inspection - News
Sep 17, 2012
Nov 14, 2019
Hydrilla verticillata is an aquatic invasive plant that devastates aquatic ecosystems and impact water activities such as fishing and recreation. Hydrilla, commonly known as water thyme, is very much a threat to local bodies of water, such as Oneida Lake, the Erie Canal, Lake Ontario, and the Salmon River.
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Is Oneida Lake Safe from Water Chestnuts?
Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species - Watercraft Inspection - News
Jul 31, 2012
Nov 14, 2019
Non-motorized boaters experience our local waters in a unique way. They're close to the water, slower moving, and, often times, very familiar with the launch sites and trails that they frequent. This familiarity allows them to see when a drastic change occurs in the environment, such as the arrival of a new aquatic invasive species.
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Non-Motorized Boaters: Raise Your Paddle Free of Debris
Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species - Watercraft Inspection - News
Jul 31, 2012
Oct 19, 2022
Non-motorized boaters experience our local waters in a unique way. They're close to the water, slower moving, and, often times, very familiar with the launch sites and trails that they frequent. This familiarity allows them to see when a drastic change occurs in the environment, such as the arrival of a new aquatic invasive species.
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New NY Sea Grant Launch Stewards Now Along Local Lakes and Salmon River
Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species - Watercraft Inspection - Press Release
Jul 18, 2012
Aug 02, 2020
The first New York Sea Grant Launch Stewards are now at public boat launch sites along Lake Ontario, Oneida Lake and the Salmon River. The six stewards are participating in a nationwide campaign educating boaters about how to inspect their vessels to help slow the spread of aquatic invasive species. Boaters in New York State participate in the inspections voluntarily.
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Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers: New Launch Steward Program
Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species - Watercraft Inspection - News
Jul 03, 2012
Nov 14, 2019
Attention boaters! Do you want to keep public water bodies clean of invasive species so you can have a pleasant boating experience? Did you know that if you conduct a quick inspection of your boat after each use and properly remove any invasive species you are helping maintain New York’s waterways for current and future generations to come?
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NYSG and Other Volunteers Make a Dent in Invasive Water Chestnut Plants
Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species - Watercraft Inspection - Press Release
May 30, 2012
Jun 14, 2017
After its aquatic invasive species resource educators pitched in to help restore four acres of the Salmon River in Oswego County against water chestnut, NYSG will again partner with other organizations for a weed pull at Port Ontario on July 14, 2012.
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Students Needed for Aquatic Invasive Species Resource & Watercraft Inspection Program
Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species - Watercraft Inspection - Press Release
Feb 10, 2012
Jun 14, 2017
Up to six college and graduate students will be paid to help educate boaters and the general public as part of this new NYSG program about how to slow and prevent the spread of unwanted aquatic species, primarily in Jefferson and Oswego counties. Interviews begin March 6, 2012 and will continue until all the positions are filled.
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Publication Series: Native or Invasive?
Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species - Watercraft Inspection - News
Oct 11, 2011
Jan 04, 2021
This three-part NYSG series explores the impacts of aquatic invasive species. As our AIS Educators have found, public awareness of aquatic invasive species and their negative impacts on the environment and recreation is on the rise.
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