Quantifying Invasive Species Using Aerial Imagery & Artificial Intelligence
with Mike Rawitch
New York Invasive Species Research Institute
We connect invasive species research and practice to help manage the impact of invasive species in NYS.
About NYISRI
Invasive species pose a serious threat to New York’s natural resources, and NYISRI is committed to improving the scientific basis of invasive species management. We serve the scientific research community, natural resource and land managers, and state offices and sponsored organizations by through promoting research, creating networks, and providing support.
Latest Research
Research Digest: July 2021 (7/29/2021) - Our monthly research digest with recently published papers on invasive species from American Journal of Botany, Journal of Ecology, Oceologica, and more...Recent Posts
Lessons learned from a widespread invader | Research summary (7/29/2021) - This paper summarizes current research and knowledge about one of the top invasive species in Europe to help inform management of other invasive species that cover broad ranges and span diverse habitat types.
Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Bianca Lopez (7/9/2021) - "Being able to predict which non-native species are likely to become invasive is kind of a holy grail of invasion biology that we hope to help reach," says Dr. Bianca Lopez, who studies the combined effects of invasive species and environmental change. 
Hydrilla Hazard | Research Summary (6/25/2021) - After eluding scientists for decades, the causative agent of a deadly wildlife disease (vacuolar myelinopathy) is uncovered in a recent study, and has been linked to the colonization of invasive Hydrilla.Latest News
Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Andrea Dávalos (1/15/2021) - By co-producing research with land managers, Dr. Andrea Dávalos ties her research on invasive species and associated stressors with management.
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FUNDING FOR NYISRI
Is provided by the Environmental Protection Fund as administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation