# Lakes SOS

> Field guide for identifying and reporting invasive aquatic species. (iPhone/iPad app by Naturedigger LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lakes-sos/id984928000 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Naturedigger LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/658672412)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 149 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2015-08-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lakes-sos/id984928000/reviews.md

## What is Lakes SOS?

Lakes SOS is a field guide developed to help the public learn to correctly identify invasive plants, fish, mollusks, algae, reptiles and mammals in lakes, wetlands, rivers and streams. An email reporting feature is available to state and federal agencies, universities, lake and watershed associations and any nonprofit organizations collecting data from citizen scientists.

Learning to correctly identify these species and report them to the proper organizations can save the public, lake and watershed associations, as well as state and federal agencies years of headaches and costly control.

If the public is able to identify invasive species early (in their first year of growth or introduction), appropriate steps can be taken to remove and hopefully eradicate them. In many cases, it is too late, and lakes, ponds, wetlands, rivers and streams are infested by invasive plants, fish and mollusks. These waterbodies then lose wildlife habitat, recreation potential and aesthetic value. Fish kills as well as decreased property value becomes a real possibility when a lake is overrun by an invasive species.

Lakes SOS includes photos, descriptions and maps of many of the aquatic invasive species plaguing the United States and parts of Canada.

We welcome your suggestions and feedback about Lakes SOS. Please contact us using the Feedback email in the slide out menu if you have any questions.

## Key features

- Invasive species identification
- Photos and descriptions
- Maps of affected areas
- Email reporting feature
- Information on plants, fish, mollusks, algae, reptiles, and mammals

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lakes-sos/id984928000/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Good app

*2017-08-08, version 2.6*

Nice job

## Frequently asked questions about Lakes SOS

### What types of invasive species can Lakes SOS help identify?

Lakes SOS helps identify invasive plants, fish, mollusks, algae, reptiles, and mammals found in lakes, wetlands, rivers, and streams.

### Can I report invasive species sightings with Lakes SOS?

Yes, Lakes SOS includes an email reporting feature that can be used to send data to state and federal agencies, universities, and nonprofit organizations collecting data from citizen scientists.

### What information does Lakes SOS provide about each species?

The app provides photos, descriptions, and maps of many aquatic invasive species found in the United States and parts of Canada.

### How often is Lakes SOS updated?

The app was last updated on February 8, 2020, with version 3.2. Users can provide feedback for future suggestions.

### What devices is Lakes SOS compatible with?

Lakes SOS is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Lakes SOS?

Lakes SOS has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in learning about aquatic life.

### Is Lakes SOS free to download and use?

Yes, Lakes SOS is available for free and does not have any in-app purchases.

### How does identifying invasive species early help?

Early identification allows for appropriate steps to be taken for removal and potential eradication, preventing widespread infestation that can lead to loss of wildlife habitat, recreation potential, aesthetic value, fish kills, and decreased property value.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 3.2 — 2020-02-08

•Bug fixes

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