iMapInvasives Mobile vs EDDMapS Pro

iMapInvasives Mobile helps you report invasive species locations to your online iMapInvasives account by using your mobile device camera and GPS. You must have an active iMapInvasives account for a participating state or province to upload data. To create a free account, visit: www.imapinvasives.org iMapInvasives provides an on-line, GIS-based data management system to assist citizen scientists and natural resource managers working to protect natural resources from the threat of invasive species. Find out more about the iMapInvasives Network at: www.imapinvasives.org

EDDMapS Pro – Professional Invasive Species Mapping & Management EDDMapS Pro is the powerful mobile tool for biologists, land managers, and field teams to report, monitor, prioritize, and combat invasive species effectively. Key Features: • Report & Submit Observations — Create and submit detailed reports with GPS, photos, status (Positive, Negative, Treated, Eradicated), and notes. • Download Datasets — Pull county-level or custom datasets of observations for offline review and planning. • Record Revisits & Contests — Navigate back to sites for updates, contest inaccurate records, or (as a verifier) approve submissions directly in-app. • Photo Projects for Time-Series Monitoring — Establish projects to capture consistent photos over time; the first image serves as a transparent overlay guide for precise alignment on follow-up visits. • Monitoring Zones — Access and use custom forms set up on eddmaps.org for location-specific monitoring protocols. • Project Area Boundary Overlays — Import and load KML files to display property lines, management units, or other boundaries directly on the map for better spatial context. • SIIPA Integration — Access and utilize Spatial Invasive Infestation and Priority Analysis (SIIPA) data and tools to help prioritize treatment areas based on infestation patterns and management goals. • Offline Maps & Workflow — Download map imagery for no-service areas; reports queue locally for users to upload when convenient. • Customizable Views — Filter species lists, toggle report types, and tailor the experience to your workflow. All data syncs seamlessly with the national EDDMapS database (eddmaps.org), supporting real-time distribution mapping, early detection, and collaborative invasive species control across states. Free for qualified professionals—empower your invasive species management today!