Back

Discover CALS

See how our current work and research is bringing new thinking and new solutions to some of today's biggest challenges.

Share

Keep Exploring

Report

Relevance Invasive species threaten the ecological, economic and social well-being of New York’s Capital Region. Invasive plants and animals disrupt native ecosystems, reduce biodiversity, degrade habitat quality and impair ecosystem services...

  • Cornell Cooperative Extension
Two people harvest oysters from the waters of Manhasset Bay.

Report

Relevance New York’s oyster populations have declined significantly since the 19th century, with an estimated 1 percent of historic oyster reefs remaining due to overharvesting and degraded water quality. In Nassau County, elevated nitrogen...
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension