WA Invasives

WA Invasives

by Charles T. Bargeron

42 ratings
28 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 4, 2014
  • May 27, 2026

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Easily identify and report invasive species in Washington State. Contribute to conservation efforts by submitting sightings with GPS and photos. Learn about priority species and view confirmed reports on a dynamic map.

GPS and photo reporting
Offline sighting caching
Species identification information
View confirmed sighting maps
Submit reports to WISC
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What's New in WA Invasives

5.0.4

May 27, 2026

The text on the reporter view of the report form views has changed. A typo was corrected on the species details page. Updates to the map were made to make the info window display correctly. For any questions, concerns or suggestions, email us either through the in app feedback feature or at bugwood@uga.edu.

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User reviews

Easy to use

Easy to use to identify and report noxious weeds and harmful insects

Reporting flow is broken

I so want this app to work! I downloaded it a year ago and just tried again to report stink bugs in my neighborhood, but once I go to "Report a Sighting" the map opens, the pin appears, and....there is no Submit button or other option to send the data anywhere.

So Bad It’s Useless

What should be a great resource has been made irrelevant by lackluster programming: photos loaded to fit a fixed block instead of in their native aspect ratio, making recognition difficult; map that only display points for what should include polygons, has an arbitrarily truncated species selection list, and can only choose all or one at a time; reporting interface that is unintuitive and uninstructive.

On top of that, the information provided is unhelpful: a single (misshapen) photo per species, no links to learn more, and -the biggest head scratcher- ‘how to distinguish’ sections that… doesn’t tell you how to distinguish them from other species, just tells you that they look similar!? Come on.
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Lacks common sense

Cannot search for plants. Lists aren’t collapsible, I spent very little time near water, but Aquatic plants are always displayed. I made a report and this stupid app shows my personal information so security is an absolute joke! And what the purpose of reporting anything f the queue stays open for months!? Did someone just decide to make an app with no consideration of these things?
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Does not actually work

As stated the report function does not work at all. It’s ridiculously difficult to move the pin and the report citing button does not function at all rendering this app pointless.I have been trying to report Nutria.

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FAQ

What does the WA Invasives app do?

The app helps users identify and report invasive plant, animal, and insect species in Washington State. It allows you to submit sighting reports with GPS coordinates and photos, contributing to the state's invasive species management efforts.

How can I report an invasive species sighting?

You can report a sighting by using the app's GPS tool to capture your current location and taking a photo of the species. These reports are then submitted to Washington Invasive Species Council staff for review and approval.

Is the WA Invasives app free to use?

Yes, the WA Invasives app is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements.

Can I use the app if I don't have internet access?

Yes, the app features offline caching. You can save your sighting reports on your phone even without network connectivity and upload them later when you have internet access.

What kind of information is available about invasive species?

The app provides easy-to-understand descriptions and images for priority invasive plant and animal species in Washington State. This helps users learn more about the species they encounter.