A big thanks to everyone who has submitted data to iMapInvasives this year! We want to remind everyone using the mobile app to double check that all the data you have collected this season have been submitted. If you can see the records in your app screen, they haven’t been submitted yet! And for those using our advanced data tools, make sure to review your data and mark them as ready for upload. This year we have also developed and updated new invasive species data tools. These include:

The Waterbody Lookup Tool, which enables users to quickly search which invasive species have been recorded in iMapInvasives at specific waterbodies.

The Management Outcomes Viewer, which identifies treatment sites and treatment outcomes based on iMapInvasives data. The most recent update includes data from 2023 and before.

The Terrestrial Prioritization Tool, which provides interactive spatial information and scores the landscape based on ecological value, natural and protected areas, and risk of spread. These scores are displayed in an online map viewer that managers can use to guide terrestrial surveys and management priorities.

If you have any questions or feedback regarding iMapInvasives, you can contact us at imapinvasives@dec.ny.gov.