EDDMapS is a mapping system for documenting invasive species distribution. It is fast, easy to use, and doesn't require Geographic Information Systems experience. Launched in 2005 by the Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health at the University of Georgia, it was originally designed as a tool for state Exotic Pest Plant Councils to develop more complete distribution data of invasive species.
EDDMapS goal is to maximize the effectiveness and accessibility of the immense numbers of invasive species observations recorded each year.
Why do we care?
An invasive species is when a nonnative species causes or is likely to cause economic, environmental harm, or harm to human health. Invasive species negatively impact agriculture, recreation, natural ecosystems, biodiversity, and more. The first step is prevention of nonnative introduction. The second step is to map where the invasive species are found in the introduced area.
How does it work?
EDDMapS is a platform to document, display, and query the presence of invasive species. A simple, interactive Web interface engages participants to submit their observations or view results through interactive queries into the EDDMapS database. EDDMapS encourages users to participate by providing Internet tools that maintain their personal records and enable them to visualize data with interactive maps.
Users simply enter information from their observations into the standardized reporting form, which allows specific information about the infestation and images to be added. Uploaded data entered is immediately loaded to the database for verification. Once data is reviewed as correct by an expert, it is available for viewing and download. Being able to see the current data of a species as it moves into a new area helps to facilitate Early Detection and Rapid Response programs (EDRR). EDRR programs help stop or control an invasive species before it becomes an unmanageable problem.
All data is reviewed by expert verifiers to ensure all data is accurate prior to public availability. The data is freely available to everyone including scientists, researchers, land managers, land owners, educators, conservationists, ecologists, farmers, foresters, state, and national parks.
Thanks for fixing the issue!!!The app crashes right at the start as soon as you select your state/province.
Developer Response
Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention, and we’re sorry for the frustration you’re experiencing with the EDDMapS app. We’d like to help resolve this for you. Could you please let us know which state you’re selecting when the crash occurs? Additionally, if you’re updating from a previous version of the app, we recommend trying a fresh install by deleting the app and reinstalling it from the App Store. This often resolves persistent issues. Please feel free to reach out to bugwood@uga.edu, and we will do their best to assist you further!
Recovering local ecology
LandownersReWildReclaimEcology
I am converting property to ON Native plants and am glad to find a resource where I can notify the government of the invasives I find. My journey started with wild parsnip invading my yard
Why have you removed the sightings map
Akl3333
The old Ontario app allowed users to view sightings and reports of invasive species on a map of North America. Why have you removed this feature? The app is great and is of great service to our community. Access to information on invasive species is important and should be shared.
Great to have this app but…
Mashty108
To the developers: I haven’t used this app yet because plants haven’t woken up yet where I live. I’ll update this review once I truly use the app. I downloaded the app few days ago, just saw it on my phone and wondered to myself “what does this app?” And I didn’t know until I opened it. As a user I suggest that the app name is changed to something more intuitive than an acronym, which may make sense to you but not to the user. If I’m walking around in the nature and want to quickly pull up this app, with all the apps I have on my phone, I would need to use the search feature of my phone to find it but searching for something with such a strange/unintuitive name is impossible. The name may not be strange to you, but see it from the user’s perspective: how would a user remember this acronym name? Also if I like the app and want to recommend it to others, the name is so strange that they won’t remember. I use iNaturalist app, the logo and the name of that app are both indicating what that app is. Your logo: is it a map? is it a location? How’s that logo telling me about the app? Please do some user research on the name and logo! They are pretty bad currently and maybe this is why you have such low download or reviews? User research this out and get a bit creative on branding please. Thanks for making this app, now try to get in in more peoples hands/phones by better branding.
• Added Puerto Rico as a selectable species list option, expanding coverage for users in the region.
• Various bug fixes and performance improvements.
For any questions or concerns, use the in-app feedback feature or email us at bugwood@uga.edu.
Version 2.2.0
The developer, Charles T. Bargeron, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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Information
Seller
Charles T. Bargeron
Size
264.9 MB
Category
Utilities
Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.6 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 18.6 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 18.6 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 15.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
