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Welcome to The Invasive Species Management Initiative

Free Invasive Species Treatment Now Available in the Adirondack Park

Check out the NCPR article highlighting this initiative!

Adirondack Research is proud to administer the Invasive Species Management Initiative (ISMI)—a free treatment program for landowners and municipalities across the Adirondack Park. With no current grant funding, this work is entirely made possible by tax-deductible donations from community members who care about the future of our forests, fields, and waterways.

Why It Matters

Invasive plants like Japanese knotweed, phragmites, and wild parsnip threaten native biodiversity by displacing native species and damaging ecosystems. ISMI works to control and manage these invaders, helping to restore and protect the ecological integrity of the Adirondack Park.

Unlike state-run programs that focus on roadsides and ecologically critical public lands, ISMI brings services directly to private and municipal lands—filling a critical gap in regional management.

How It Works

  • Free Consultation: Property owners and municipalities within the Adirondack Park can request a free site visit and assessment.

  • Targeted Treatment: Our experienced team develops a customized herbicide treatment plan based on your site’s needs.

  • Ongoing Support: We offer follow-up planning for future years, guidance on management, and assistance reporting infestations to the state’s database (iMapInvasives).

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How to Get Involved

🌱 Request Treatment
Use the contact form to get started, or email our Invasive Species Program Coordinator, Justin Wolford, at justin@adkres.org.

💸 Make a Tax-Deductible Donation
We need your help to keep this program free and accessible.

  • Online: Donate via PayPal

  • By Check:
    Make checks payable to:
    Saranac Lake Rotary Foundation, Inc.
    Memo line: RIIPP
    Mail to:
    Adirondack Research
    73 Church Street
    Saranac Lake, NY 12983
    (Checks will be forwarded to the Rotary Foundation.)

About Adirondack Research

We’re a Saranac Lake–based team of ecologists and environmental scientists specializing in invasive species research, management, and public outreach. As a New York–licensed pesticide business, we bring science-backed expertise and a deep commitment to environmental protection to every project we take on.

Together, We Can Protect the Park

Whether you’re a property owner, a town manager, or someone who simply loves the Adirondacks—you can make a difference. Join us in the fight against invasive species and help safeguard the future of this incredible landscape.