# Great Lakes EDN

> Report invasive species sightings in the Great Lakes region with GPS and photo support. (iPhone/iPad app by Charles T. Bargeron.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/great-lakes-edn/id627653474 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Charles T. Bargeron](https://appshunter.io/developer/381326173)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 86 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-04-04
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/great-lakes-edn/id627653474/reviews.md

## What is Great Lakes EDN?

Identify and Report Invasive Plants, Animals, Insects and Plant Pathogens in the Great Lakes region of the U.S.

The Great Lakes Early Detection Network (GLEDN) app brings the power of EDDMapS to your smartphone. Now you can submit invasive species observations directly with your smartphone from the field. These reports are uploaded to EDDMapS and e-mailed directly to local and state verifiers for review. The GLEDN app was developed by the University of Georgia’s Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health. GLEDN is more than just a smartphone app; it is an integrated invasive species reporting and outreach campaign for the Great Lakes region of the United States that includes the app and the GLEDN website. The app and project can be referred to as EDDMapS Midwest.

Every year new invasive plants, animals, insects and plant pathogens are found in the Great Lakes region of the U.S. These non-native invasive species threaten to undermine the health of our environment. More than an inconvenience, invasive plants and animals can greatly alter our native landscape, adversely impact native wildlife, destroy agricultural crops and threaten our health. Invasions of exotic species cost the United States over $120 billion each year. The economic costs are small compared to the ecological ones. The southern United States has millions of acres of public lands; these lands furnish us the water we drink, the air we breathe and countless recreational opportunities. These public lands are highly vulnerable to invasion by exotic plant and animal species.

By reporting sightings of invasive plants and other invasive pests, we can better assess the extent of the infestations and hopefully eradicate new infestations before they become huge problems such as kudzu. The goal of GLEDN is to make identification and reporting as easy and efficient as possible.

Just a few minutes of your time can help provide vital information needed to protect vital wildlife habitat, agriculture, forestry and your favorite recreational areas from the damage caused by invasive species. This app is so easy to use, you can collect data while out fishing, hiking, kayaking or walking around your neighborhood.

Features:

•GPS automatically captures your current location
•Submit an image of your sighting to add validity to your report
•Online reporting
•Offline reporting: reports saved on your phone to upload when you have network connectivity
•Species ID Guides include images and information on the worst non-native invasive plants, animals, insects and plant pathogens
•Provides real-time point distribution maps centered on your current location
•Invasive species resources

Powered by EDDMapS - The University of Georgia Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health's Early Detection and Distribution Mapping System. EDDMapS allows for real time tracking of invasive species occurrences using local and national distribution maps and electronic early detection reporting tools.

## Key features

- GPS location capture
- Submit sighting images
- Online and offline reporting
- Invasive species ID guides
- Real-time distribution maps
- Invasive species resources

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/great-lakes-edn/id627653474/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Functional but bloated

*2022-03-20*

The app takes up a lot of space on my phone.  It works but I would prefer something with a lighter footprint

## Frequently asked questions about Great Lakes EDN

### What is Great Lakes EDN?

Great Lakes EDN is a mobile application designed to help users identify and report invasive plant, animal, insect, and plant pathogen species in the Great Lakes region of the U.S. It allows for direct submission of observations with GPS data and images.

### How does Great Lakes EDN help protect the environment?

By enabling users to report invasive species sightings, Great Lakes EDN provides vital data for assessing infestation extent and facilitating early eradication efforts. This helps protect native landscapes, wildlife, agriculture, and recreational areas.

### Can I use Great Lakes EDN without an internet connection?

Yes, Great Lakes EDN supports offline reporting. Your reports are saved on your phone and can be uploaded later when you have network connectivity.

### Does Great Lakes EDN provide information to help identify species?

Yes, the app includes Species ID Guides that feature images and information on common non-native invasive plants, animals, insects, and plant pathogens to aid in identification.

### What devices is Great Lakes EDN available on?

Great Lakes EDN is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It was last updated on October 19, 2025, with version 5.1.0.

### What is the age rating for Great Lakes EDN?

Great Lakes EDN has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children and adults.

### How often is Great Lakes EDN updated?

The latest version of Great Lakes EDN is 5.1.0, which was released on October 19, 2025. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates ongoing development and support.

### Does Great Lakes EDN have ads?

No, Great Lakes EDN does not contain advertisements. It is a free application focused on its reporting and educational features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.1.0 — 2025-10-19

We've updated the user interface and added an Explore Feature. In the Explore Map section, Users can view verified reports in their area or pan around the map to load reports for any location.  Recent and Top reported species are also loaded based the current location. For any questions, concerns or suggestions, email us either through the in app feedback feature or at bugwood@uga.edu.

### 5.0.3 — 2024-08-21

Minor update to repair internal procedures to understand crash reports. We have updated references for newer devices so they are recognized by the feedback feature. For any questions, concerns or suggestions, email us either through the in app feedback feature or at bugwood@uga.edu.

### 5.0.2 — 2023-04-19

This update should fix bugs that caused the app to crash while trying to view species details and caused species images to appear out of order and not displaying in a consistent fashion. If you have any questions, concerns or suggestions, please contact us at bugwood@uga.edu or use the in app feedback feature found in the left, slide-out menu.

### 5.0.1 — 2023-03-18

Minor changes to network communications for better error handling. For any questions, concerns, or suggestions for features, please contact us at bugwood@uga.edu or use the feedback option in the left side menu of the app.

### 5.0.0 — 2023-01-27

Updated to Swift. Added Upload Error and Crash reporting.

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