LIBERTY, NY — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced nearly $3 million in grants for 43 projects to reduce the negative impacts of invasive species on New York State’s natural resources, economy and communities. 

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County received $71,368 over three years for an invasive species education and outreach project to increase public knowledge of invasive species and get people to do something about it.

The grant is part of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Invasive Species Grant Program, which provides funding for aquatic and terrestrial invasive species spread prevention, early detection and rapid response, lake management planning, research and education and outreach. 

Outreach and education projects will include educational workshops, creation of print publications in both English and Spanish, community partnering events and outreach events at the Sullivan Fresh Farmers Markets. 

Workshops and events will help spread the word on identifying and managing invasive species, which threaten biodiversity and resilience in the environment. 

Visit the Sullivan Fresh Mobile Farmers Market locations in Fallsburg, Liberty, and Monticello for more information on invasives in Sullivan County.